Cranford Radio

Fireworks, canoe races and foot races were part of an extended holiday celebration this week in town, but in between a brisk walk may have allowed you to move more quickly than traffic on North Avenue. More on those stories, along with the weekend forecast and some upcoming events, in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

We have over 300 new alumni of Cranford High School and there's a new principal coming to Orange Avenue School. More on those stories, your weekend weather and a the start of the Independence Day celebration in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Lockey Maisonneuve's story is far from finished, but to see how she survived during the opening chapters of her life is to see examples of resilience that few can imagine. The Cranford resident shared her story with Cranford Radio. For those who would like to learn more, you can find her book here .  

A CHS coach is recognized for his sportsmanship and a special "traffic safety" version for the Waze app is created by the Union County Traffic Officers Association. More on those stories along with the weekend weather and a couple of upcoming events round out this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

A measles warning has been issued in Cranford and a flag recognizing Pride Month flies in front of the Cranford Municipal Building. More on those stories along with weekend events and weather in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

The Cranford Planning Board has voted on the Hartz Mountain proposal for 750 Walnut Avenue and township officials explain why there's been a change in the fireworks display. More on those stories along with a great weekend weather forecast and info on how you can celebrate Cranford on Sunday.

Sometimes the toughest part of your workday can be just getting to your job. Finding a parking spot and hoping you'll find a seat on the train or bus can be a challenge. Boxcar is a company created by Cranford resident Joe Colangelo and we talked with him about his unique enterprise and how it's addressing those issues.

May wraps-up with the routing of the 69 kV power lines through town still being examined and I think it's safe to say drought is not a big concern for the Cranford area. Speaking of rain, it again is a possibility for a portion of the weekend. Catch up on the week's news, events and weather with this edition of Cranford Radio headlines. 

Results are in from the survey for Reimaging Cranford Public Schools and pedestrian safety is in the spotlight. Those stories, along with the Memorial Day Weekend forecast and events, highlight this week's news.

Residents share their thoughts with planning board on 750 Walnut Avenue and PSE&G says it's considering an alternative route for the 69kV power lines. These stories, along with CHS sports, weekend events and the weather forecast in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

Two controversial topics headline this week's news from Cranford. CHS spring sports continue their contests, and some fun events can be found coming up on the calendar. 

Cranford's 8th annual Holocaust Day of Remembrance will take place on Monday, May 6th at Hillside Avenue School starting at 7:30 pm. Those attending will hear from Mollie Sperling. Mrs. Sperling, and her husband Henry, are two of a ever decreasing number of survivors of the Holocaust. They lived in Cranford for a number of years and are members of Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim . Cranford Radio...

Another Dunkin' and a power outage top this week's news. It's Union County Tournament time for many of the CHS teams, and a busy weekend with so-so weather lies ahead.

Learn about a proposal from PSE&G that is raising concerns around town, and two vacant downtown storefronts will soon have new tenants. Those are this week's top stories. We also have the very wet forecast and some weekend activities you can look forward to.

The week ended on a tragic note with a fatal house fire in town, and three Cranford schools are now home to police substations. We'll also bring you up-to-date on CHS sports, the weekend weather and upcoming events in this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

Each weekday some 1,500 riders use NJ Transit 's Cranford station . That's only a fraction of the approximately 23,000 riders on the Raritan Valley Line and more are anticipated as development continues in the four counties along the line. The RVL Mayors' Alliance was created to advocate for what they call equitable treatments for the line's users. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr se...

Find out who's running on the GOP and Democratic tickets for the Cranford Township Committee and also learn why Governor Murphy was in town Thursday morning. Those headlines, along with CHS sports, weather and upcoming events in this week's headlines.

When we think of history and how it's saved we often consider photographs, written records and moving pictures. What's sometimes overlooked is the audio record of the past. Andy Lanset is in charge of finding, restoring and cataloging the extensive collection of audio from two of the New York area's most iconic radio stations; WNYC and WQXR . Lanset is an audio archivist for New Yor...

Cranford was host to two meetings of regional significance the past week. Spring sports are in swing at CHS and the weather will feel quite spring-like, at least Friday and Saturday. More details in this week's Cranford Radio Headlines.

Andrea and Jim Carbine opened 100 Steps Supper Club + Raw Bar in December 2013, six years after creating A Toute Heure. Two years ago the Carbines sold both Centennial Avenue restaurants and Saad "Jack" Tagmouti bought the respected eatery. Tagmouti brought on an old colleague, Joe Beninato, as the executive chef and together they've brought their own ideas to 100 Steps. The two tal...

It's called one of the most important infrastructure projects in the United States. The Gateway Program has several major components including new rail tunnels under the Hudson River and the replacement of the 108-year old Portal Drawbridge over the Hackensack River. Tuesday evening the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition sponsored a presentation on the project in the Cranford Community Center. The...

Seventh District Congressman Tom Malinowski held a town hall at Union County College in Cranford Saturday afternoon. Audience members had an opportunity to ask the new representative questions on a variety of topics. At the conclusion, Cranford Radio spoke with the representative about the event and his first months in Congress.

Have a sudden urge to serve on the township committee? Check out this week's headlines for what you need to do in the next week if you want to be on the ballot. New Jersey teams may be out of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, but the Union County College women's basketball team is going strong in their quest for a national championship.  CHS sports, the weekend weather, and upco...

Jean-Albert Maisonneuve has served on the Cranford Township Committee since January 2018. Like each of the members of the committee he brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the position. Maisonneuve spoke with Cranford Radio to talk about both his background and what he hopes to accomplish during his time as an elected official.

A proposed Wawa in Cranford is a step closer and residents are invited to an update on the Gateway Program. Those are the top stories this week. Spring sports are in action this weekend for Cranford High School and we have some events to check out, as well.