Thomas Grasso shared with Patch why he is running for election on the Cranford Board of Education in 2022.
Patrick Lynch shared with Patch why he is running for election on the Cranford Board of Education in 2022.
Susan Shaw shared with Patch why she is running for election on the Cranford Board of Education in 2022.
Brian Lopez shared with Patch why he is running for election on the Cranford Board of Education in 2022.
Students interested in landing a job in the cannabis industry can now take a 15-hour training program at Union College to become certified.
An Applebee's in Linden collected $3,000 worth of school supplies and cash ahead of the back-to-school season.
According to a ranking by Georgetown University, Union College was ranked the #1 business program for associate degree holders.
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Nine candidates have filed to run for a total of four vacant seats on Cranford's Board of Education. Find out who below:
Those planning to run for school board positions must file by July 25, ahead of the election on Nov. 8.
The group discussion is meant to foster respect and inclusivity within the Cranford community.
Hint: The two-year college now shares its name with another renowned college in Schenectady, New York.
The new principal, Kristen D'Anna, previously taught elementary school students in Freehold Township and East Hanover.
The college will announce its new name at a press conference on June 23.
Cranford mom Jennifer Love has been pushing for the passage of "Emma's Law," named after her non-verbal daughter, since 2018.
Police determined the threat was not credible. Out of caution, there will be an increased police presence throughout the district Thursday.
Superintendent Rubin reassured the community that the district is taking steps to improve school safety in the wake of the recent tragedy.
Cranford's superintendent announced that all after school events and activities will be canceled Monday due to the impending storm.
As a mom to two daughters, helping to run two businesses and serving on the Cranford Board of Education, Carbone keeps active in town.
Cranford students and staff will have a five-day holiday weekend in May due to the amended school calendar.
Assistant Superintendent Brian Heineman said the district has organized a curriculum that is appropriate for children at each grade level.
Based on survey results from the community, a new referendum may bring a full-day kindergarten program and other upgrades to the district.
Superintendent Scott Rubin said "all is well" at Orange Ave. School after a brief shelter in place was issued.
The Superintendent announced that the high school transitioned to a shelter in place due to a threatening tweet. Police are investigating.
The district announced it will receive over $567K in state aid, but part of that money will go toward a health benefits fund for employees.
As cases continue to decline, the district will no longer conduct full-scale contact tracing and close contacts will not have to quarantine.
Universal masking will no longer be required in the district as of March 7 and "test to stay" will be implemented, according to an update.
The forecast into Friday shows freezing rain mixed with sleet, and NWS warns of icy roads. Cranford kids will have a delayed opening Friday.
The school board meeting scheduled for next week will be pushed to March 7, which marks the day the district transitions to "mask-optional."
Patch asked Cranford readers if they will send their kids to school without masks starting March 7. Here's how they responded.
After the last meeting was canceled due to a woman refusing to wear a mask, the district announced it will enforce masking until March 7.
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Cranford Superintendent Scott Rubin informed the community of a threatening Twitter post, which was later found to be "not credible."
Superintendent Scott Rubin announced that Cranford Schools will no longer require universal masking, in lieu of Gov. Murphy's announcement.
Threatening words were found in the bathroom stall of Hillside Avenue School Tuesday morning. Police say the threat is "not credible."
The Board canceled Monday night's meeting after an audience member refused to wear a mask, violating Gov. Murphy's Executive Order.
Under the "Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act," Cranford will receive grant funding for installing silent panic alarms in schools.
Cranford Schools returned to in-person learning Monday, and athletes are now required to undergo COVID testing twice a week.
Cranford Public Schools announced they will transition to fully remote learning Jan. 3 to Jan. 7 due to staff quarantining requirements.
Union students selected as KLP Scholars are Marlon Arteaga, of Elizabeth; Sybel Francois, of Springfield; and Belicia Kensah, also of El ...