Cranford Radio

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 challenges he sees.

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 dental practice of Dr. Thomas Pijanowski.

Cranford Radio spoke with Maureen Strazdon, the chair of HPAB and Carole Esposito, president of the Sunny Acres Civic Association, about the award.

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 featured.

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 Cranford Radio interview she talks about her work with veterans who are attending college after their service and those students who plan to enter the military through ROTC. She also discusses about her numerous volunteer roles in Cranford.

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 be in action.

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 will keep you busy.