CRANFORD — The Cranford Fire Department, along with the Cranford Post Office has joined forces with the United States Marine Corps Reserve for their annual TOYS-FOR-TOTS toy drive. This annual drive has been bringing joy to millions of children at the holiday for over 50 years. TOYS-FOR-TOTS in Northern New Jersey makes a tremendous difference in the lives of less... Full story »

GARWOOD — In a move designed to increase student and staff accessibility in a user-friendly design, the Garwood Board of Education members got the first look at the district’s newly redesigned website. Technology Coordinator Glenn Stott previewed the new district and school website for the Board of Education during a Nov. 17 meeting, including changes that will give the district... Full story »

CRANFORD—As the end of the year approaches, the Cranford Township Committee has already begun discussions on the 2010 budget, hearing proposals to increase fees to cover the costs of programs and delaying a request a vacancy created by retirement in the Engineering Department. At the Nov. 9 meeting, the committee members heard from Health Officer Warren Hehl, Swim Pool Utility... Full story »

KENILWORTH — The Borough Council approved a new ordinance that will simplify the process for commercial developments looking to make small changes to existing properties. During the Nov. 12 council meeting, the amendment adding Minor Site Plans to the existing ordinance was unanimously passed on the second reading. Regarding the ordinance, Mayor Kathi Fiamingo said the change to borough code... Full story »

GARWOOD — PSE&G has begun to install energy-efficient street lights in New Jersey municipalities, including Garwood. PS&G officials said, “The new fixtures are brighter, last four times longer and cost less to operate than older, existing models. PSE&G is the first utility in the nation to provide these new fixtures, which are expected to reduce municipal lighting bills by $1... Full story »

GARWOOD — The world of Dr Seuss comes to life on the stage of Lincoln School in Garwood. The annual musical, which features the eighth-grade class, also includes a stage crew comprised of seventh-graders and a group of elementary aged children in the role of the littlest Whos. “Seussical” the musical is a compilation of popular Dr Seuss stories, including... Full story »

By Ashley R. Smith CRANFORD – Currently marking its 90th year in existence, the Cranford Dramatic Club already has much to celebrate. However, several of the CDC’s cast and crew members report they are thrilled with another recent achievement — five Perry Award wins. The awards are presented annually by the New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) to honor... Full story »

GARWOOD- Coming to the stop sign at Oak Street, drivers scanned the two lanes of traffic on North Avenue. While waiting to move through the intersection, most stopped for a long pause to stare upward at the large crane that worked to demolish the aged water which stood at the site. On Tuesday, November 17 the water tower at... Full story »

Garwood- Drivers making their way through the borough this morning will likely encounter some traffic when segments of North Avenue are closed to accommodate the removal of the water tower from the Paperboard factory. According to the Garwood Police Department, crews will arrive at the site near the intersection with Lincoln Avenue at the Cranford border at 7:00 a.m. to... Full story »

CRANFORD—From humble origins to the crowning glory of an installation artwork, those from the Jersey Central Arts Studio (JCAS) are hoping that township residents continue to flip their lids for an ongoing community art project. The “Flip your Lid for Art” project is the result of the combined efforts of JCAS, the Cranford Parks and Recreation Department, and the Cranford... Full story »

CRANFORD — The Township Committee this week approved an emergency budget appropriation to hold an H1N1 clinic on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Health Department will hold the free swine flu vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Orange Avenue School. During the workshop meeting of the committee Monday, Health Officer Warren Hehl asked for the emergency appropriation, explaining... Full story »

Okay, I admit it: I color my hair. Sometime between age 35 and recently, the gray hairs started coming in fast and furious. I’m assuming it was age-related, and not a result of being a stressed-out mother of two kids, a dog, lizard, chinchilla and assorted fish. But I was less concerned with why the gray hairs were there... Full story »

CRANFORD — As downtown businesses continue their efforts to succeed in the struggling economy, the Township Committee is considering a call from downtown property owners to allow a new type of tenant at Cranford Crossing and to simplify the process of opening a business. In a Nov. 9 memo to the Township Committee, Downtown Management Corporation (DMC) Director Kathleen Miller... Full story »

Cranford and Kenilworth - Clearing out medications — from expired antibiotics to painkillers with worn off labels — will soon be safer and easier when police departments in Cranford and Kenilworth participate in Operation Medicine Cabinet tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 14. Kenilworth residents can take their unneeded medications to Kenilworth Police Headquarters at 567 Boulevard. Cranford residents can take their medications... Full story »

By David Lazarus If the Cranford High School football team could only play all of its games against out of county opponents, it might have been a different season for the Cougars, who improved their record against non Union County foes to 3-0 with a 49-28 victory over Voorhees Friday night, Nov. 6, in Glen Gardner. The Cougars, now 3-6,... Full story »