TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO CRANFORD STAFF
January 14, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Cranford ran its winning streak to four consecutive games with a 72-51 boys basketball victory over Dayton on Tuesday night.Sophomore guard Nate Aveno scored 21 points for Cranford (7-4), including three 3-pointers. Aveno has averaged 17 points in his last three games.Enzo Madrini ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend with two community events that emphasize both reflection and service.A Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service will be held Thursday, January 15, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark AME Church on High Street. The ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Many Cranford residents may not realize that deer hunting is permitted in certain local parks as part of Union County’s Deer Management Program, a long-running initiative overseen by the county’s Engineering, Public Works and Facilities Management Department. The program has operated ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
WARREN, NJ — The Cranford girls basketball team won its second game in a row to go over .500 for the season with a 44-39 victory over Watchung Hills on Saturday.Brooke Bentrewicz scored a team-high 13 points, made three steals and passed for two assists for Cranford (6-5), which outscored Watchung ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield firefighters responded when an SUV ran into the wall of a home from inside the garage on Sunday, according to Fire Chief Michael Duelks. The driver had minor injuries, he said.Westfield’s fire department got the call about the crash at the single-family home on Cambridge ...
TRENTON — After multiple E-Bike bills were volleyed around the New Jersey statehouse and legislative districts in 2025, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly change how electric bicycles are regulated in the state, including requiring many riders to obtain ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County department heads, the county manager, county counsel and members of the county’s Board of Commissioners are receiving 2 and 3 percent increases in their salaries for 2026.The raises are on par with the raises these public officials have received in previous years.Top ...
CRANFORD, N.J. - A cold January weekend is about to get a lot warmer in Downtown Cranford. On January 17 and 18, the annual Souperhero Stroll returns with an easy, affordable way to sample local cuisine, while turning the downtown into a family-friendly winter destination.For $12.24 per person, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Drive-Thru Food Collection - Saturday, January 10 🥫🧄🍪Drop-off your food items in the parking lot of Cranford United Methodist Church.Frosty First Laps - Saturday, January 10 🚶🏾🚶♀️Get some steps in ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A Union County jury found that a Cranford Township official retaliated against a police officer in connection with a promotion decision, awarding limited back pay while rejecting claims against the town’s former mayor.The case was brought by Timothy O’Brien, a 25-year veteran of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – When New York City swore in a new mayor on January 1, millions of viewers heard a familiar voice guiding the ceremony. Bernie Wagenblast, a longtime Cranford resident, served as the official announcer for the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani, the city’s youngest and first Muslim ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s curbside Christmas tree pickup returns this season, giving residents multiple options to dispose of their trees after the holidays. Trees can be placed at the curb beginning January 2. All trees must be outside by January 13 and free of ornaments, lights, and tinsel. The ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Board of Education outlined a series of leadership transitions and shared updates on the district’s long-term direction during a recent meeting, marking a period of change for both district administration and the board.Superintendent Dr. Scott Rubin announced the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Cranford Township held its 2026 reorganization meeting on Sunday, formally seating its elected officials and setting priorities for the coming year.The meeting opened with an invocation from Katheryn Irwin, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church, who reflected briefly on a recent ...
CRANFORD, NJ — After Cranford rallied from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game, East Brunswick won its third overtime game already this season with a 72-70 boys basketball victory over the Cougars on Saturday afternoon.Andrew Caruso's 3-pointer from the right wing with 50 ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex held Cranford to two points in the second quarter and went on to a 38-31 girls basketball victory on Saturday.Ava Brignola scored 12 points and came down with seven rebounds for West Essex (4-2), which outscored Cranford, 8-2, in the second quarter to take a 13-7 ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has a new chairperson for 2026.Joseph C. Bodek was sworn in to fill the role during the Commissioners' annual reorganization meeting, which was held on New Year’s Day at the Union County Courthouse.“Union County has a strong foundation built ...
NEW JERSEY — Driving in New Jersey will cost more starting Jan. 1, thanks to increasing fuel taxes and highway, bridge and tunnel tolls.One fee, called the petroleum products gross receipts tax, will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. For gasoline, that new rate will be 38.6 cents, and for diesel, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Cranford Township Committee Reorganization Meeting - Sunday, January 4 👩⚖️This is the annual meeting in which officials are sworn into office and appointments are made to a wide variety of township ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford history remembers the Ditzel farm on Denman Road as a place that endured for more than a century while its surroundings shifted from open fields to tree-lined streets. Long before Livingston Avenue School or the postwar neighborhoods, the land at 299 Denman Road supported ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Customers are reacting to news that 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro in downtown Westfield is closing.Tim Boyle, who co-owns the popular establishment with his brother, Chris Boyle, posted the news on Facebook New Year’s morning. “Happy New Year from 16 Prospect. Unfortunately due ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With just a few hours remaining in 2025, the Westfield-based New Jersey Festival Orchestra welcomed the new year on Wednesday evening in the Westfield High School auditorium with a collection of enduring show tunes as the musicians celebrated “Broadway Through the Ages,” a diverse ...
CRANFORD, NJ - As Cranford welcomes the start of 2026, the energy in town reflects a year defined by growth, ribbon cuttings, and a steady stream of locals gathering to support new businesses. Throughout 2025, storefronts lit up with grand openings that helped shape Cranford's character and show ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Although I have lived in town for more than twenty-five years, I’ve learned more about Cranford in the past two years since I began writing for TAPinto Cranford. The more I dig in, the more I’m constantly surprised by how volunteers, public servants, business owners, and ordinary ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Track 5 Coffee will not move forward with plans to open a roastery at 24 North Avenue East, the former home of Bar Americana. Owner Kevin Brennan confirmed that the project has been shelved, and the building is now listed for sale.“So, there were many starts and stops along the way ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two commissioners won’t be returning to the Union County Board of Commissioners next year.Bette Jane Kowalski is retiring from the board and Sergio Granados plans to focus on other endeavors.Members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and members of the public said their ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Looking to ring in the New Year somewhere local? Ye Olde Rathskeller is hosting a PJ and Bloody Mary party on New Year’s Day starting 11:00 a.m. River and Rail Cantina is hosting a porch party with DJ VC, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and plenty of swag. Dinner ...