By Andrew Feldman Community spirit was on full display as more than 1,000 residents gathered at Union College on October 11 for the Cranford Jaycees’ 11th annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. The lively evening featured local food trucks, live music, and plenty of festive brews — all in the name of giving back. This year’s celebration raised more than $45,000 to support local causes, including the Cranford First Aid Squad. A portion of the proceeds also went to the Cranford Family Care fund, benefiting the families of Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis. Organizers said the event’s continued success highlights...

From Kansas beginnings to New Jersey stages, the duo reflects on performing together, shaping Shadowland, and inspiring community through music. Photography Provided by Phyllis McQuillan Glenn, you’ve been called a true guitar hero on the New Jersey scene and across the country. When did you first pick up a guitar, and did you know back then that it would turn into a lifelong mission of music? My mother was a pianist and very talented. She got an acoustic guitar and started lessons. I was intrigued and told her I wanted to learn. We couldn’t afford lessons for both so she gave it up for me to...

State Reps, Township & Board Partner to Make Project a Reality The Cranford Public Library has formally broken ground on the new Children’s Room. On March 3, 2025, Township Commissioner and Mayor’s Designee to the Library Board of Trustees Brian Andrews, along with Senate President Nicholas Scutari (LD-22), Assemblywoman Linda Carter (LD-22), Mayor Terrence Curran, Library Director Kathy Cannarozzi, Library Board of Trustees President Susan Burke and members of the Library Board of Trustees put golden shovels to the ground to kick off the expansion project for the Children’s Room. “This...