Cranford Radio

An open house was held Monday evening in the Cranford Community Center, to get public input on the Union County Transportation Master Plan. Maps outlining transportation corridors throughout the county were displayed and citizens were invited to offer suggestions on how transportation could be improved. William Reyes, the Deputy County Manager and the Director of Economic Development for the county talked to Cranford Radio about the event.

One of the oldest community theaters in the state is back for a new season. First up, "Born Yesterday." More in this story on Cranford Radio.

Two Cranford High graduates, Andrew and Gloriarose Schmitt, are sponsoring a fundraiser in October. Cranford Radio spoke with Andrew Schmitt to learn a bit more about the event and why it's so important to him.

In recent years the new housing stock in Cranford has transitioned from mostly single-family homes to multi-unit buildings. The latest to open is Woodmont Station at Cranford. Steve Santola is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Woodmont Properties, which owns the complex. Cranford Radio spoke with him and asked him to give us some background on the project.

Danila and Nuria Kartashov have opened the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Downtown Cranford at 200 South Avenue, East. The studio is located on the second floor of Riverfront at Cranford Station, just above Pastosa. Cranford Radio paid a visit and spoke with Danila to learn a bit more about the center and about he and his wife.

Every year Nomahegan Park plays host to Cranstock, an unofficial reunion of sorts for people who once attended Cranford High School. Cranford Radio spoke with two of the organizers, Bob O'Donnell and Chris Turner, and I asked Bob what Cranstock is.

Dan Czeh has only served as the Cranford Fire Department chief since the end of April. In an effort to introduce Cranford to the new head of its fire department, Cranford Radio spoke with the chief in his office in fire headquarters.

On June 5 Calvary Tabernacle in Cranford will host 'A Night of Hope' with Mike Palombi as the keynote speaker. The free event will offer outreach to to those suffering from any type of life-controlling substances and/or circumstances.

Mike's story is more than just the usual ups and downs of life and includes time spent in prison. He'll share his story and more but Cranford Radio had an opportunity to get a preview and we started off by talking about Mike's early years growing up in New Brunswick.

The CDC's season is coming to an close with the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Cranford Radio talked with both the director, Jeffrey Fiorello and the two leads, Emily Greenberg and Shane Long, to learn a bit more about the production.

From Beijing, China to La Paz, Bolivia, Rotary has clubs throughout the world. While they've been in Cranford for over nine decades, some people aren't aware of the club and the good works with which they're involved. Cranford Radio spoke with two members, Rich Feder and Joe Carney, to learn more about the organization.