Cranford Radio

There were no surprises in the Republican or Democratic primaries for the Cranford Township committee this past Tuesday. There are further details on what will and won't be accepted for curbside recycling pickups. You get more details on these and other stories in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Posh Paws is tucked away in corner of Cranford 673 Raritan Road but the dog grooming business is very much a part of the community. As part of our continuing series profiling members of the Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, Cranford Radio spoke with Amanda Dinis about her business and her experiences as a dog groomer.

Cranford commemorated its war dead on Memorial Day with a parade and service. With tougher recycling rules now in effect, there's a new app to help you make sense of it all. The high school sports season winds down and it's a mixed bag, weather-wise, for the weekend.

Ryan Greco grew up in Cranford and has spent his career with the Cranford Police Department. In October, he was sworn in as the town's police chief. Cranford Radio paid the chief a visit to learn a bit more about his life and his plans for the CPD.

A new capital budget has been approved for Cranford and the town prepares to honor the fallen on Memorial Day. These and other stories highlight this week's headlines.

I have no way to know when you're reading this, but whatever time of day it is, it's a good time to enjoy some fresh-baked banana bread and I know just the right person to go to. Dawn Reynolds is the founder and owner of Bessie's Best Breads. Dawn tells me what brought her to the kitchen to bake that first loaf and what see sees for the future for her business.

Heroism comes in many forms. Two different varieties were recognized this week by the Cranford Police Department. One involved risking lives to save someone in peril and the other is fighting a life-changing disease. Those are the top Cranford stories of the past week. We also let you know about the annual Cranford Family Weekend and take a look at the weekend forecast.

Ricot and Helena Jean Baptiste have only owned Urban Burger since last September but already they made Travel Pulse's list for the best burger in every state. A new menu, music lists put together by Ricot and events such as beer nights are some of the ways the restaurant is changing.  Cranford Radio spoke with Ricot to learn more about what's new and what's coming.

Heads up. There are new recycling rules that will be in effect for the next town-wide recycling on Tuesday. You can get the details in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. You'll also hear about CHS sports and the weekend weather and events.

Hundreds of people use the Cranford Community Center weekly. As they move through the atrium they may see what appears to be a pile of rocks beneath the stairs to the second level. On closer examination, you'll find some piping and smooth stones that once were part of a water garden. Cranford's three garden clubs recently received a grant from the National Garden Clubs to restore the wat...

Downtown streets were filled with thousands Sunday afternoon for the spring street fair. Later in the week CHS students participated in the National Day of Silence. The track, lacrosse and baseball teams all have weekend action and cooler temps return Saturday.

An ordinance approving a new capital budget for the township and the annual river clean-up are the top stories in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. CHS teams begin Union County Tournament action and rain is a possibility all three days of the weekend.

A musical comedy will close out the 99th season of the Cranford Dramatic Club. Once Upon a Mattress will be on the CDC stage the weekends of May 4 through 19.  Zach Mazouat is the director and set designer and Jaimie Michelle Bass is the choreographer. Cranford Radio spoke to both to learn about the play and what audiences can expect.

It was a tough start to the work week when flash flooding and rail problems caused long delays. Cranford's baseball coach notched a milestone win and the weekend weather looks as if it will cooperate for a variety of special events including the annual Rahway River cleanup.

It could be argued that the Cranford Public Schools have the biggest impact on the township in many ways. Dr. Scott Rubin came to the school system as superintendent last summer, taking over for interim superintendent Dr. Marilyn Birnbaum. Cranford Radio met with Dr. Rubin in his office at Lincoln School and used the time to learn a bit about his background and some of the goals he has, as well as...

The Sunny Acres Civic Association and 120 Walnut Avenue were recognized Sunday afternoon with the 2018 Cranford Historic Preservation Awards by the Cranford Historical Society and the Cranford Historic Preservation Advisory Board in a ceremony at the Hanson House. Sunny Acres is the first association recognized in the seven years of the award. The building at 120 Walnut Avenue is home of the denta...

Cranford has a new municipal budget and spring temperatures have finally arrived. These stories, along with other news, sports and events, can be heard in this week's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

The Shining Stars Network has done annual performances at Cranford schools for the past six years. This year will be special as they move to the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. Beth Wolfe is an assistant director for the group she and Ryan Fay, who will again emcee the show, talked with Cranford Radio about the upcoming show and what it means to the special needs community who are f...

Just four months into her term as the deputy mayor and 15 months into her service on the township committee, Ann Dooley sat down with Cranford Radio for a get acquainted session. As we've done during interviews with other elected officials serving Cranford, the purpose of this interview was to learn a bit more about her background and what drove her to serve in elected office.

In Cranford news, the Cranford Planning Board made a decision on the the Birchwood Avenue redevelopment plan Wednesday night and Michael Petrucci is the Republican candidate for the township committee.  You'll also get an update on UCC and CHS sports, the weekend weather and events taking place over the weekend.

In this week's Cranford Radio headlines: The Cranford Township Committee and the Planning Board have key meetings in the beginning of April.  We have the forecast for your Passover and Easter weekend and a look at Cranford sports and events for the holiday weekend.

Young adulthood is a time of transitions. For many older teenagers it's a time of heading from high school to college, but for a smaller number of individuals it's a time to move from school to serving in the military. Martha Papson Garcia is the Director of Veterans Services for Outreach and the ROTC Liaison in the Office of Veterans Services at Fairleigh Dickinson University. In this C...

Welcome to spring! (I think) The top Cranford story of the week was the storm that dumped more snow on the town. The good news is the extended forecast has no mention of a fifth nor'easter. The Union County College women's basketball team is in Arkansas competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association's National Tournament. Back in New Jersey, the CHS spring sports will...

Students at Cranford schools took part in events to honor the 17 victims of the school shooting in Florida last month and the first candidate for the Cranford Township Committee has announced his candidacy.  These stories top Cranford news this week. Cool weather and spring sports are on tap for this St. Patrick's Day weekend, and the CHS spring musical and a touring college choir performance...

This week's headlines look at the snow and the problems it caused as well as a "shelter in place" which affected two Cranford schools. Cranford baseball season kicks off Friday afternoon in a home contest and we'll get to enjoy some sunshine Saturday and Sunday.