Cranford Radio

Taxes and deer hunting make the headlines in this week's edition of Cranford Radio Headlines. You'll hear the cold, and a bit snowy forecast, get up-to-date on Cranford High School sports and learn how you can end 2017 by making the donation of life.

A promotion and appointments at the Cranford Police Department, farewell to an outgoing township commissioner and the installation of new rabbis at Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim top Cranford news this week. You’ll also hear about the possibility of a white Christmas and a rundown of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services in town.

Community members gathered Thursday evening at the First Presbyterian Church for the second annual Homeless Persons' Vigil. The event remembers homeless people throughout Union County who died during the past year. The event is organized by a number of non-profit and inter-faith groups, including Cranford's Monarch Housing Associates. Prior to the service Cranford Radio spoke with four p...

Cranford Police were involved in a pursuit this week, meanwhile the holiday decorations on John Street received some statewide notice. Santa will be busy on Saturday and Cranford's menorah lighting will take place Sunday evening. This, Cranford sports and the weekend weather are all part of this week's Cranford Radio headlines.

Another delay for Planning Board consideration of the rezoning of 750 Walnut Avenue, Cranford police officers raise thousands for cancer awareness and snow is in the forecast. This and more in this weekend's Cranford Radio headlines.

It's easy to miss the William Miller Sperry Observatory as you drive around town. After all, it's deep within the campus of Union County College. Every Friday night, a group interested in the skies above Cranford gather there to look at the Moon, planets and stars. Amateur Astronomers, Inc. makes their telescopes available to the public as one part of their multifaceted outreach. Preside...

This weekend's headlines include the Cranford Township Committee taking action on the Birchwood Avenue site, an endowed scholarship from the Cranford FMBA to Union County College, your weekend weather forecast and some holiday events taking place around town.

If your yearly fix of A Christmas Carol is Mr. Magoo playing Ebenezer Scrooge, you should check out a much different style this December at the Cranford Dramatic Club. They'll be presenting a musical version of the play with all of the familiar characters as well as a few different ones. Cranford Radio was joined by a number of cast members to talk about the performance. They included Zach Lo...

It's that time of the year when we start thinking about New Year's resolutions. Often those plans include getting ourselves fit. Ashley Legg, the owner of Legg Day Fitness, is someone to talk with to make the plans more than just a hope. She spoke with Cranford Radio about how she goes about helping someone take those first steps. She also discussed her new hometown of Cranford and how s...

While not unprecedented, having a husband and wife jointly share a pulpit in a Conservative Jewish congregation is unusual. Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim is now being led by Rabbis Neil Tow and Rachel Schwartz. The two took on their duties in Cranford at the end of July. They sat down with Cranford Radio at the Temple to discuss their new roles and their early impressions of Cranford.

It's time for a long holiday weekend and there's plenty taking place in town to keep you busy over the next four days. Catch up on all the latest news and events in this early edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

On December 3rd, for the 28th year, the Cranford Woman's Club will host their Home for the Holidays House Tour. The tour is one of the year's highlights for the organization but it's only part of what they're about. In a conversation at the Rustic Mill Diner with Cranford Radio, co-presidents Marla Sattler and Louise Provence talk about the club and some of their other activiti...

You've probably seen the signs around town, 21 Means 21. They're part of an effort by a group of volunteers and organizations called the Cranford Municipal Alliance. It's their goal to fight alcohol use by minors through educational efforts for children, teens and their parents. Bill Ilaria serves as the chairman of the alliance and he spoke with Cranford Radio to talk about the org...

The Cranford Township Committee introduced an ordinance for the Birchwood Avenue site, Cranford High will have their fall musical this weekend and the community Thanksgiving service takes place Monday evening. This and more in this week’s edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Cranford Fish Stand is less than a month old but already making an impression on residents in town and from around the area. John and Jill Sabochick, along with Kevin Pipchick are the owners. Cranford Radio went to the store to learn more about the business and talk with John about what they offer and their plans for the future.

Arthur Hearns grew up in Cranford and that's also where he was introduced to the world of martial arts. Today, he runs Hands of Life Martial Arts in Garwood. His school is about more than teaching self-defense. With a focus on children, it's also about building character. In this Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce member profile, Arthur talks about his business, the philosophy behind it,...

Two sets of election results were announced this week, the Cranford High School football team heads to the playoffs and a cold forecast highlight this weekend's edition of Cranford Radio headlines.

Kristina Kozak, her husband and sons, have done quite a bit of traveling. Kozak has taken the experiences, especially those of her children, to write a book, The Travels of Adventurous Alexander and Relentless Russell. The first book, in what's hoped to be a series, takes place in the Dominican Republic. Kozak sat down with Cranford Radio at the Rustic Mill Diner to talk about the book and he...

A look at the news headlines from the week just past and what to expect this weekend.

While the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition partially achieved one of its main objectives in March 2014 with the start of a one-seat ride to and from New York City on NJ Transit trains during middays, the Coalition continues to push for improvements. On Monday morning, the group held a membership meeting at Westfield Town Hall. Somerset County Freeholder Peter Palmer, who is the chairman of the rail g...

A look at the news headlines from the week just past and what to expect this weekend.

Halloween is fast approaching and as you get ready for a day of trick or treating, please keep these traffic safety tips in mind from the Cranford Police Department. 

This is a concept recording of what a Cranford Radio newscast might sound like. In two and a half minutes you hear a summary of news stories (supplied from TAPinto Cranford), Cranford High School sports, weather and upcoming events. It's an idea I hope might become a daily posting. Please give a listen and let me know what you think.

Those who watch Cake Boss know Buddy Valastro and his crew come up with some pretty outrageous creations. One of those special cakes will be a highlight of the seventh annual Rubber Ducky Race. The race, which supports the Hanson Park Conservancy, will be held October 22 at Sperry Park in Cranford. Cynthia Dawley is the president of the conservancy and Linda Livelli is in-charge of this year'...

The Cranford Dramatic Club opens its 99th season this month with "The Wild Party." It takes you back to 1929 in New York City; a time of Prohibition and vaudeville. Cranford Radio stopped by the theater as the actors, crew and director prepared for opening night on October 13. We spoke with Sean Lough, the director and performers Colleen Renee (Queenie), Shane Long (Burrs) and Elizabeth...