Union County College has proposed building a soccer/lacrosse field and track on part of its Cranford campus. The plan has raised objections from neighbors to the college. In a two-part interview we hear from a representative of the college and a member of Cranford’s Environmental Commission. In this part, Steve Jandoli, a member of the Cranford Environmental Commission, presents an opposing viewpoint.
Public Information Session: April 21
Steve Jandoli
Union County College has proposed building a soccer/lacrosse field and track on part of its Cranford campus. The plan has raised objections from neighbors to the college. In a two-part interview we hear from a representative of the college and a member of Cranford’s Environmental Commission. In this part, Dr. Stephen Nacco, Vice President Administrative Service and Executive Assistant to the President, presents the college’s views.
Public Information Session: April 21
Stephen Nacco, Ph.D., Ed.D
Cranford commuters who use the Pulaski Skyway will need alternate ways to get to work starting this weekend. The famous, some might say infamous, Pulaski Skyway will be shutdown northbound for the next couple of years. Bernie Wagenblast has more in this report on Cranford Radio.
Additional information on Pulaski Skyway Closure
Bruce Bergen has started his second year as a freeholder. Continuing our “Meet Your Elected Officials” series we sat down with the freeholder in his Cranford law offices and asked him about his background.
Bruce Bergen
No, I’m not talking the season just passed, but a man by the name of Winter who is on a quest to visit every company-owned Starbucks in the world. The most recent store added to his list was the new Starbucks in Downtown Cranford. We chatted by phone to talk about his mission and his impression of the Cranford store.
Winter
Cranford Starbucks, 200 South Ave. E.
(photo by Winter)
Hitting the five decade mark is an accomplishment in any business and Northeast Planning Corporation, located at 1150 Raritan Road is one of the fortunate ones to mark that milestone. Steven Ferrara is the CEO and son of the founder. He sat down with Cranford Radio to talk about the firm.
Steven Ferrara, CLU
One sure sign of spring is the annual Cranford Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 12 in the field behind Orange Avenue School. All that egg hunting is sure to build-up an appetite, but don’t worry, the Jaycees have you covered with their Pancake Breakfast the following day at the Cranford VFW Hall. Best of all, two great Cranford organizations benefit; Cranford Family Care and the Cranford First Aid Squad. Let’s learn more from Trevor Deal and Peter Turnamian.
Peter Turnamian
Trevor Deal
On Monday, the US Army Corps of Engineers provided an update on their Rahway River Basin Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study. The presentation provided preliminary benefit-cost numbers of ten alternatives. Chris Gardner, a spokesman for the New York District of the Army Corps, spoke by phone with Cranford Radio to talk about what was presented and next steps.
View US Army Corps of Engineers presentation (PDF 6MB)
Chris Gardner, US Army Corps of Engineers
Maxine Feinberg, DDS is the President-Elect of the American Dental Association. She’ll assume the presidency in October. Dr. Feinberg’s periodontics practice is located at 300 North Avenue East and she talked to Cranford Radio about her new responsibilities as well as how she became a dentist.
Maxine Feinberg, DDS
One result of longer lives is the increased possibility that our loved ones will need help with the daily activities of living. Cranford’s HR Home Care provides services designed to allow allow people to stay in their homes and to remain independent. GladysMarie Harris is the administrator for HR Home Care at 108 North Union Avenue, and she told us more about their services and her background.
GladysMarie Harris, MNO, CHHA
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