CRANFORD — In an attempt to keep residential quality of life from turning to rubbish, a possible policy change by the Township Committee could have the roar of garbage trucks throughout the township later in the day. Unlike some surrounding communities where community-wide trash pickup times are organized, residents in Cranford contract individually with trash haulers for garbage collection. Those... Full story »

Cranford An Elizabeth man was charged with driving while intoxicated after being stopped for an improper lane change on Sunday, March 7. Brian Warren, 33, was charged after he was stopped by Officer Eugene Perrotta at 3:13 a.m. on South Avenue at the intersection with Lincoln Avenue East. Warren was charged with driving while intoxicated and was also charged with... Full story »

CRANFORD — From his home in Ireland to his tour of the United States, Jack Lukeman will bring his music and his message to Kilkenny House in Cranford. Best know as Jack L, one of Ireland’s most popular contemporary singers, will make an appearance in Cranford as part of his tour of the area and to raise awareness of suicide... Full story »

CRANFORD—While it may not turn back time, the Township Committee moved this week to return interest charges paid by residents on their first quarter tax bills because a blizzard in early February. The committee unanimously agreed to refund the interest some residents were charged when they paid their taxes on Thursday, Feb. 11, one day after the Feb. 10 deadline.... Full story »

CRANFORD — Michael Flynn, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will host a coffee club at 7:30 a.m., Friday, March 12 at Joanie’s Cafe, located at 29 North Union Ave. in Cranford. “The coffee club offers us an opportunity to learn from one another and receive market updates,” Flynn said. “I look forward to keeping individual investors informed about the... Full story »

CRANFORD — The Kilkenny House in Cranford has announced its schedule of Irish music for the month of March, including all day on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17. Each Sunday of the month will feature traditional Irish songs and opportunities for “open mic” performances by patrons. There will also be several special performances throughout the month, including Thursday, March... Full story »

CRANFORD — A campaign to get drivers to slow down as they move along Walnut and Centennial avenues has been slow going. The effort began in 2006 when a group of residents gathered signatures for a petition as concern over the speed of drivers on the two county roads mounted. In 2009, after three years of effort, the work paid... Full story »

KENILWORTH—While the municipal spending plan is as of yet incomplete, the Borough Council promised a budget that showed fiscal restraint. Addressing the public during a council meeting, Mayor Kathi Fiamingo said a letter from the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority sets the borough’s assessment for 2010 at $1.3 million, a $200,000 decrease from the 2009 assessment. In his update on the... Full story »

GARWOOD -- The next monthly meeting of St. Anne’s Rosary Altar Society will be held on Thursday March 11, in the Lower Church hall after recitation of the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. President Christine Guerriero will welcome all members and call for committee reports. 325 Second Avenue, Garwod. President Guerriero will also call on the Nominating Committee to introduce the... Full story »

KENILWORTH — As the process of preparing the budget for the next school year continues, district officials said this week that cuts to state aid and the slumping economy could begin to impact the schools in Kenilworth. Offering a snapshot of the budget process thus far, Superintendent Sylvan Hershey and district Business Administrator Vincent Gonnella said that the district’s spending... Full story »

Cranford Police are investigating a burglary of a South Avenue West service station which was reported on Sunday, Feb. 28. According to reports, suspects broke out a panel on a bay door and entered the station sometime between 9:25 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 and 8 a.m. the next morning. At the time of the report a Mac computer was... Full story »

While the school boards for all three local communities are still working diligently to craft their school budgets, residents will also get the chance to vote for members of the local school boards during the April 20 election. In Cranford, newcomers Jerald D. Baranoff and Lisa Patella will seek the three open seats on the board along with incumbent Mary... Full story »

While the school boards for all three local communities are still working diligently to craft their school budgets, residents will also get the chance to vote for members of the local school boards during the April 20 election. In Cranford, newcomers Jerald D. Baranoff and Lisa Patella will seek the three open seats on the board along with incumbent Mary... Full story »

CRANFORD--Artisinal chocolatier Donna Pinder has closed up shop in Cranford to join forces with local diner mogul Constantine Katsifis, CEO of the Americana Hospitality Group, which last year revamped its Skylark Diner of Edison with a fine dining menu designed by three-star chef Craig Shelton. Read about the latest local food news here.  Full story »