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Cranford's Year In Review: The Biggest Stories Of 2017
A new police chief, bakers rise up against state, man plotting terrorist attack in NYC arrested: there was plenty to talk about in 2017.
CRANFORD, NJ — The year is almost in the books and needless to say, 2017 had some notable stories.
From a new police chief being appointed, to a local baker rising up to sue the state and the loss of a beloved teacher, there was plenty to talk about in the Cranford area this year.
Below are 10 of the biggest stories from Cranford over the past calendar year:
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10. Cranford Bistro Up For 'Best Restaurant' Award
A Cranford restaurant has been named as a candidate for the "Best Restaurant" as part of the first Garden State Culinary Arts Awards.
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9. 3 Officers Hired, 1 Promoted On Cranford Police Force
Three new officers were hired and one other was promoted on the Cranford Police Department.
8. Cranford's New Chief Is Lifelong Township Local
Ryan Greco has been serving with the Cranford Police Department for the past 18 years and is a lifelong resident of the township. Greco was sworn in as police chief during a township meeting on Oct. 24.
7. Cranford Mom, Bakers Rise Up And Sue NJ For Right To Sell Cookies
A group of home bakers, including a Cranford mom, took to the steps of the Union County Courthouse Thursday morning to rally against a law prohibiting home-baked goods from being sold to the public.
6. Cranford Students Grieve For Beloved Teacher; Fundraiser Created For Kid's College
Cranford High School students present and past took to social media to share memories of their beloved teacher Joseph Dugandzic, whose body was found early Saturday in the shallow waters of the Rahway River in town.
5. Cranford BOE Pass Resolution Against Hartz Mountain Proposed Development
The Cranford Board of Education passed a resolution at last night's meeting against Hartz Mountain's proposed plans to build 900 apartments in the township.
4. Union Man Who Killed, Dismembered Cranford Mom Found Guilty
A Union Township man was found guilty on all charges for murdering and dismembering his Cranford girlfriend and then scattering her remains nearly four years ago, acting Union County Prosecutor Thomas K. Isenhour announced Wednesday.
3. Cranford Nursing Home Resident Tries To Sneak Out, Falls From Roof: Police
A nursing home resident in Cranford was hospitalized after he allegedly tried to climb down a tree and leave without the staff's knowledge on Wednesday, police report.
2. Black Bear Captured In Garwood
The black bear spotted early Monday morning in Cranford has been captured in Garwood by NJDEP Fish and Wildlife Division, Cranford Police announced.
1. Man Plotting Terrorist Attack In NYC For ISIS Arrested In Cranford: USDOJ
A man arrested last year in Cranford had plotted ISIS-inspired attacks on New York City subways and at concert venues, among other locations within the city, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
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