Cranford Radio

In addition to featuring interviews with the women and men who currently represent Cranford in elective office, Cranford Radio will also introduce you to candidates looking to represent our town in various positions. Our first such interview is with Janice Kovach, the Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, which includes Cranford. Kovach currently serves as the mayor of the Town of Clinton in Hunterdon County.

One of the two newest members of the Cranford Township Committee, Robert D'Ambola took office on January 1 and is serving this year as the Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering. Continuing our series of "Meet Your Elected Officials," we spoke on Tuesday.

Hillside Avenue School will be the site of a very special program the evening of Wednesday, May 14. Shining Stars will raise money for The Arc of Union County. The co-directors of the program are Sally Curci and Beth Wolfe. They took time out during a rehearsal to talk about the variety show.

No matter what your age, there are plenty of activities and recreational opportunities in Cranford. The Community Center, the two pool complexes and parks are just part of what's available. Steve Robertazzi is the Director of the Recreation & Parks Department and the Swim Pool Utility and he provided some insight into what Cranford residents can take advantage of.

The Connected Corridor seeks to to connect our transportation system not only physically, but virtually. Two individuals playing prominent roles in bringing together The Connected Corridor, Solomon Caviness of the NJTPA and Stephen Dilts of CH2M Hill, discussed the project with Bernie Wagenblast.

Rev. Tom Rice has served as the pastor of Cranford Alliance Church for the past three years. In the fourth part of our series introducing the members of Cranford's clergy, today we learn a bit about Pastor Tom's background and what's happening at Cranford Alliance.

Next up in our series of "Meet Your Elected Officials" is Union County Surrogate James La Corte. The County Surrogate may be one of the lesser known elected offices, but the responsibilities of the office go back to colonial times.

Get your running shoes on. The fourth annual Centennial Village Velocity 5k Race will be held on June 1. Tom Ruby is the man in charge and he talked to Cranford Radio about the race.

A mystery that’s never really solved is one way to describe the upcoming drama being presented by the Cranford Dramatic Club. Here’s more in this report from the CDC playhouse on Winans Avenue.