To The Editor: Your news article of 1/28/10 on how increased enrollment at Union County College at Springfield Avenue has exacerbated residential parking in that area caught me attention and prompted me to research my file which show that additional parking spaces are available there, but that they have been ignored by the County Freeholders. On Sept. 26, 2005 I... Full story »

To the Editor: Everyone knows that St. Valentine’s Day is that day of the year when friends and lovers express affection for one another through cards, candy, flowers or whatever means the imagination can find. On this day it would be most appropriate for us as Veterans to wine and dine that special lady in our lives. A simple card... Full story »

To the Editor: As a Cranford resident, I look forward to when the benches will be returned to Sperry Park. I’m proud of the wonderful job the Union County Parks and Recreation Department did when they renovated and beautified Sperry Park. We Cranford residents realize that the benches had to be removed so that work could be done in the... Full story »

To the Editor: Because of the generosity of the Cranford residents, the ninth annual St. John’s Soup Kitchen coat drive was again a huge success! The people of St. John’s in Newark are very grateful. Thank you to Postmaster Wayne Orshak for allowing the box to be placed in the Post Office again this year. Without him, the coat drive... Full story »

To the Editor: I was appalled to read in the December 4th issue of the Cranford Chronicle of a decision by the Garwood Council to rezone several multi-family dwellings as single family homes even though “most of the affected properties have been two-family since 1923.” Property owners will then have to purchase a certificate of non-conformity for $400 and go... Full story »

To the Editor: I continue to be amazed at the inaccuracies you present in your editorials. You believe the banks nearly cratered the world economy. Where is the blame on ex-president Clinton for demanding that banks lend more to the needy based on an erronous Berkeley University study? Where is the blame on the Democrats in the Senate, especially Senator... Full story »

To the Editor: There is no question that the American people are the most generous people on the face of the earth. Every year, Americans give big to charities and to people who are struggling to make ends meet here and around the globe. As an American, I am proud of this fact. However, there is a great difference when... 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 »

To the editor: On Oct. 10, Peter F. Boyce (Millville), Charles Lukens (Ventnor) and Robert Nyholm (Marlton) were duly elected as the three delegates to represent the State of New Jersey at the Continental Congress 2009 (CC2009), Nov. 8-22 in Illinois. The Continental Congress represents a growing grassroots movement of organizations and individuals like the Tea Parties (which recently drew... Full story »

To the editor: My family and I are thankful to the Cranford Police and Fire Department, Volunteer First Aid Squad, Career EMS and John Rattigan, Union County Police & Fire Pipes and Drums, along with all the numerous friends and family, for the incredible support and condolences for my wife, Annette A. Ditzel. Your thoughtfulness during this difficult time for... Full story »

To the Editor: I, as an American, have always taken pride in my country, our flag, and its great heritage. As a VFW and Legionnaire member, I have always listened attentively to the stories of what my fellow comrades have endured on the front lines, the battles they have fought and how they received the ribbons and medals they proudly... Full story »

To the Editor: On behalf of the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP), I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the community for helping make our third annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser such a success. This event cannot take place without all of the community volunteers who lend us their time, the generous advertisers and sponsors of the event,... Full story »

By Sandy Polsky I sat in the waiting room, feeling dread. The technician finally called my name and led me down the corridor. “I’m Debra,” she said cheerily. My lips twisted into some semblance of a smile, hopefully transmitting that I didn’t care one iota what her name was. I was facing a mammogram, for God’s sake. I’ve known women... Full story »

To the Editor: I would like to urge everyone to participate in the family-friendly bike ride that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 8. The ride, which is sponsored by the Cranford Recreation & Parks Department, will start at 9 a.m. from the parking lot next to Cervantes of Spain. The police department will escort the riders along the... Full story »

Michael Gachko, 94 Michael Gachko, 94, died at home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. A mass of Christian burial was offered on Oct. 26 at St. Michael’s Church, Cranford, followed by entombment in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Arrangements were by the Dooley Funeral Home, Cranford. Born in Pennsylvania, Mr. Gachko lived in Cranford for the past 60 years. A cabinet... Full story »