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Residents explore ‘Four Centuries’ By EmilyAnn Jackman Staff Writer “Four Centuries in a Weekend: A Journey Through Union County’s History” took place on Saturday, Oct. 16, and Sunday, Oct. 17, at more than 30 historic sites throughout Union County. At each site, guests were given “passport” stamps, ensuring a real time-traveling experience in Union County. This was felt by guests who visited Liberty Hall Museum, which is part of the Kean University campus, and the William Miller Sperry Observatory, on the Cranford campus of Union County College. Guests had the opportunity to tour Liberty Hall Museum, a 50-room Victorian mansion housing historic items documenting more than 225 years of American life, according to the passport describing the historic sight. The house grounds include lovely formal gardens, a brick stable and other buildings. Liberty Hall was originally built for the first elected governor of New Jersey, William Livingston, who entertained guests that included George and Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. Eventually, the Kean family owned the property and donated it to the Liberty Hall Foundation in 1997. Interim collections manager and Liberty Hall Museum educator Kayla Doyle, one of the tour guides for the property, spoke about the countywide event and discussed the significance of the house. “Today, we are doing the last day for the ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ event. Yesterday, we had it as well and we had a pretty good turnout. We had about 100 people come, which we were excited to showcase our house,” Doyle said on Sunday, Oct. 17. “‘Four Centuries’ … allows people to visit other historic locations throughout the towns. We’re here in Union. People stop here and then they’re able to go to either Elizabeth or Hillside to visit another location, which is great, because it promotes whatever is going on at each location and it allows
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The maze garden is located outside Liberty Hall Museum. This is one of the many places explored during ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend: A Journey Through Union County’s History,’ on Saturday, Oct. 16, and Sunday, Oct. 17. people to learn a little bit about history, and teachers use it as an extra-credit assignment. It also allows people to explore and venture out. “The house has been here since 1774,” she continued. “We’ve had a lot of families over the generations. Originally, it was Livingston’s house. However, a lot of Livingston’s children were not happy to move to the middle of nowhere in New Jersey. The British would ransack the house searching for Livingston, because he was a traitor and supported the patriots. Unfortunately, when Livingston passed away, his son, Henry, sold the house in 1798 and it went to three outside owners of the Kean and Livingston families. Fortunately, a woman named Susan
Livingston Kean Niemcewicz asked her son to buy it back in 1811. About 150 years later, Mary Alice Barney Kean wanted to convert this house into a museum. She was very into history, as she would allow private tours, was a storyteller and (would) hold intimate tea parties. We’re just continuing the legacy that she had. I just love how you can see the changing of America right in this house.” With an interesting mix of formal and informal, the perfect garden located on the grounds of the house is referred to as the maze and was created by Lord Bolingbroke of England. Guests were able to explore the well-kept garden, which is in the shape of two angels. See FOUR, Page 4
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Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Drive to continue Join Cranford United Methodist Church in assisting families in need of a helping hand as the church seeks to provide a semblance of normalcy for families in financial distress during the upcoming holiday season. The church is having a Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church’s parking lot. Needed items include shelf-stable versions of Thanksgiving dinner classics, such as cranberry sauce, canned yams, mashed potatoes, stuffing, applesauce, bottled gravy, broth, salt, pepper, oil, spices, salad dressing, canned green beans, French’s Crispy Fried Onion packets, canned pie filling, cookies and pudding. Also needed is hardy, fresh produce, such as bags of potatoes, sweet potatoes, apples, garlic and onions. Donors should place their donation bags in their car trunk, drive up and pop the trunk; volunteers will remove the bags, no contact needed. The food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care, St. Joseph’s Social Service Center and other local organizations. Cranford United Methodist Church’s parking lot is located next to the Cranford Public Library, at 201 Lincoln Ave. E. in Cranford. Can’t make that date? There are bins outside the entrance to the church off the parking lot where donations can be dropped any time. Look for the outdoor Little Free Pantry, which is open 24/7 for anyone who needs food or wants to donate food. After one year, the pantry is still going strong. Many neighbors affected by Tropical Storm Ida and the pandemic are still in need of food.
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Donors should place their donation bags in their car trunk, drive up and pop the trunk; volunteers will remove the bags, no contact needed. The food donations will be delivered to Cranford Family Care, St. Joseph’s Social Service Center and other local organizations.
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‘Safe Streets Campaign’ introduced at meeting By EmilyAnn Jackman Staff Writer During her mayoral remarks at the Cranford Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty introduced the “Slow Down in Our Town: Anti-Speeding and Safe Streets Campaign” and showcased the accompanying lawn signs. “We’re serious about speeding and making our streets safer for everyone — pedestrians of all ages, whether you’re pushing a stroller, walking to school, using a cane or using a wheelchair,” Prunty said during the meeting. “We have been working with the police department on an anti-speeding campaign that’s aimed at making the streets safer for drivers and for pedestrians. We all share the streets. The police have launched a very comprehensive approach. We are very serious about tackling this problem, and the police department’s program is quite comprehensive. It’s not just signs; they’re not just slogans; they’re not just push-button crossing signs. If you would like these signs for your street and in front of your house, just contact the police department — police@cranfordnj.org — put a ‘sign’ in the subject, and give your name and address. “Cranford is a very walkable town, and, in this township committee, the police department, Pedestrian and Bike Safety Committee, we are all dedicated to mak-
At the Cranford Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, above left, Cranford Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty showcases the ‘Slow Down in Our Town: Anti-Speeding and Safe Streets Campaign.’ Above right, Commissioner Jason Gareis brings up several things the Cranford Police Department is doing to combat speeding while speaking at the meeting. ing sure it is a safe, walkable town for everyone,” she continued. “So, I’d like to compliment the police department and the work they’ve already done on this and more to come.” Commissioner Jason Gareis said that signs have started going out to the public, which is the first part of the campaign. He
added that the second part of the campaign entails targeting enforcement concerning both speeding and distracted drivers throughout town. “As the mayor indicated, the police department has launched their campaign … ‘Slow Down in our Town,’ and it coincides with October, which is National
Pedestrian Safety Month. Beginning last week, we had a few signs out,” Gareis said during the meeting. “On Sunday, the police also had some signs out at the street fair, and people had to sign up for them as well. Starting today, you’ll be able to request them via email. “The first part of the campaign will deal with the signs and getting the signs out to residents, and then the second part will entail more of a mobilization of our police department,” he continued. “That is for more targeted enforcement of both speeding and distracted drivers throughout our town, and we hope that this kind of two-fold approach will curb some of the speeding that we’ve seen in recent months here throughout our town.” Gareis highlighted the additional efforts the police department and the traffic bureau have taken to keep residents safer, such as new safety measures and installations. “One measure that is used that a lot of people see on a somewhat regular basis are the rectangular rapid flashing beacons, or the RRFBs,” said Gareis. “We have 25 now throughout our town. In 2020, 10 were installed. In 2021, we’ve installed 15 more, and I believe there are three more left to come. Aside from those rapid flashing beacons, we also have a number of radar signs throughout town. I believe we have seven total. See CAMPAIGN, Page 12
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Above left, Liberty Hall Museum is a 50-room Victorian mansion, with each room a snapshot into history. Above right, a view from the 10-inch refractor telescope at the William Miller Sperry Observatory can open up
whole new worlds. Below, the maze garden outside of Liberty Hall Museum attracts adventurers throughout the year, ready to challenge themselves to escape the maze.
‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ welcomes all in the county (Continued from Page 1) Doyle spoke about how they were able to tackle the event this year. “(The event) was a little overwhelming, because we haven’t seen crowds like this in a long time,” Doyle said. “Due to the pandemic, things have been a little slow, but with this event, Saturday afternoon, we had at least 20 people on every tour from noon to 4 p.m. We had to have two tour guides, in order to split it up. So, it was overwhelming, but we were joyed to see the turnout that we had. We were amazed with how many people came. I liked it because people were able to see the gardens. They got to see the hard work that our groundskeepers put in. They got to see the hard work that our educators put in, and, also, they were able to see what was going on here at Liberty Hall. I’m glad that we participate in this event every year.” Tour guide and high school history teacher William Corman also spoke of the gem Liberty Hall is to the Union County community. “We’re giving people an idea of what this house was like and the history of this house,” Corman said on Sunday, Oct. 17. “The ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ event is exciting, and it’s exciting to see a lot of people come in here and get excited about the history and learn something new. A lot of people don’t know that Liberty Hall exists, and it’s kind of tucked away from Morris Avenue. It’s really nice to see so many people come through here and take interest.” Elsewhere, guests had the opportunity to explore the William Miller Sperry Observation, located on the Cranford campus of Union County College. According to a pamphlet promoting the historic site, William Miller Sperry Observatory began with a $150,000 endowment to
Union County College by Mrs. Frederick W. Beinecke and her son, William. It was dedicated on May 21, 1967, in honor of her father, William M. Sperry. The observatory houses a 10-inch refractor and a 24inch Ritchey-Chretien reflector. Founded on Nov. 14, 1949, Amateur Astronomers Inc. makes its home at Sperry Observatory; with over 200 members, AAI is one of the largest astronomy clubs in the United States. The club supports a wide range of free functions in service of UCC, its members and the general public. Robert Ruggiero, who runs the Solar Observing Program, described the historic sight and the significance of the two telescopes housed by the observatory. “On Saturday, we had 40 people, so we’ll see what happens today,” Ruggiero said on Sunday, Oct. 17. “The building goes back to the 1960s. One of the telescopes was dedicated in 1972 and the other telescope we purchased. It’s also been redone and reconfigured into a different telescope than it used to be, which was a higher grade, and that was a few years ago. “The two telescopes that we have is a 10-inch refractor, an F15 under one dome, and this is the 24-inch Cassegrain telescope, which is a mirror reflector telescope that uses mirrors instead of lenses,” he continued. “In terms of which is better, generally, the larger the diameter of the main element, the deeper in space you can see and the more detail you can see. Bigger is better … depending on the weather conditions. Sometimes bigger works against you, because it magnifies the problems in the atmosphere. There’s actually no perfect telescope. It just depends on how big of a telescope and where it’s located. Most larger telescopes are on mountaintops, because there’s less See FOUR, Page 6
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‘Four Centuries’ highlights all the county has to offer (Continued from Page 4) atmosphere to look through and less disturbance, so you can get a better image, and also, in dark areas where there isn’t any light pollution, so you can see a whole lot more in space.” Seeing an influx of visitors for this event, Ruggiero spoke of what hasn’t changed throughout the years and mentioned how this experience continues to make an impact. “You have different members that come and go,” Ruggiero said. “We have a core group that’s always here and it’s pretty much stayed the same. People move and people retire, and we get students from the college that come in and join. It’s just a normal flux that you get with an organization. “It’s good to see people who want to get a better education in what’s out there. It’s exciting to watch people learning and getting all excited about what they get to see,m because it’s one thing to see a picture in a book and it’s another thing to see it on television. But
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Above left, the dining room in the museum captures an 18th-century look. Above middle, this horse chestnut tree was planted by Gov. William Livingston’s daughter, Susan, in 1770. Above right, William Livingston is captured in a painting on a wall at Liberty Hall Museum. there’s a human factor that comes in when you’re visually seeing it for yourself. You can’t put a price on that.” Instrument Qualifications Chairperson Alan Witzgall, past president and vice president of AAI, currently trains members in the use of the two telescopes. Witzgall spoke of the observatory’s place in the “Four Centuries in a Weekend” event.
“Yesterday, we had about 40 to 50 people run through,” Witzgall said on Sunday, Oct. 17. “but it’s a little bit less now, because they have other venues they’d like to go to. “This event has been fun,” he continued. “Many people that live within blocks of here always say they never saw the observatory before. The concept of ‘Four
Centuries’ is terrific, because there is a very rich history here at a time when people seem to be wanting to rewrite history left and right. There are still standards that are here that are irrefutable, and this is part of it. The college and AAI have welcomed just about everyone that comes in here. We’re all united in one thing — the love of science and astronomy.”
Union County’s action line is there for residents in need The county of Union encourages residents who need help with food, shelter, employment and other critical needs to call the county’s action line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288. “By calling the action line, residents can receive the help and information they need,” County Commissioner Chairperson Alexander Mirabella said. “Our action line staff has the knowledge and resources to help, either in
English or Spanish, and can direct callers to our community partners and other local resources if needed.” Department of Human Services action line specialists are available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Voice and email messages left after hours will be answered the next business day. Residents may also email questions to dhsaction@ucnj.org. Staff is also available to help residents connect with
services for seniors and their caregivers, employment opportunities and job training, food and shelter, homeless prevention, mental health and addiction issues, special transportation needs, special needs, programs for atrisk youth, and more. For information about the Union County Department of Human Services and its programs, visit www.ucnj.org/human-services or call 908-527-4808.
STUDENT UPDATE Top work at DeSales Cranford’s Brittany Welsh and Enya Manning were named to the dean’s list at DeSales University, located in Center Valley, Pa., for the spring 2021 semester. Welsh’s major is nursing, and Manning’s is medical studies. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.5, with no fewer than 12 credit hours.
Degree for Roessle Brett Roessle, of Cranford, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Hofstra University, located in Hempstead, N.Y., in May.
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Key Awards from Elmira Cranford residents Amelia Hunt and Elaina Michetti were recently awarded the Key Award at Elmira College, located in Elmira, N.Y. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school. Sponsored by the EC Alumni Association, the Key Award recognizes students for high scholastic achievement, leadership, citizenship and participation in extracurricular activities. This year’s award was given to 790 students from 14 states.
Nearly 240 students will compete on NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams this fall at Albright College, located in Reading, Pa. One local Lion is Cranford’s Dolan heads to Iowa Nicholas Garofalo, who plays men’s socKathryn Dolan, of Cranford, has joined cer. A graduate of Cranford High School, the Class of 2025 at the University of Garofalo is studying psychology. Iowa, located in Iowa City. The Class of 2025 at UI has topped previous records in Degrees from Berkeley achievement with a higher average high Cranford’s Ana Arias graduated with school grade-point average at 3.81 than honors with a Bachelor of Science in any previous class.
Pan named semifinalist Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including Cranford High School’s Sophia Y. Pan. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, worth nearly $30 million, that will be offered next spring. High school juniors entered the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highestscoring entrants in each state.
Honors at SNHU Cranford’s Ashley Cifrodello was named to the president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University, which has a campus in Manchester, N.H., for the summer 2021 semester. Alexa DaSilva, of Cranford, was named to the dean’s list. To be named to the president’s list, a
student must be full-time, earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and earn 12 credits for the semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be fulltime, earn a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.69, and earn 12 credits for the semester.
Dean’s list at SHU The following Cranford students were named to the dean’s list at Seton Hall University, located in South Orange, for the spring 2021 semester: Annamarie Anton, Gianna Carroll, Olivia Correia, Andrea Esquivel, Nora Hall, Emma Linthicum, Julia Logiudice, Colleen MacNamara, Kathleen Malanka, Brittany Markase, Mary Grace McNamara, Luke Nadolny, Alexa O’Brien and Miller Schulman. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits and earn a gradepoint average of 3.4 or better.
Matriculating at JMU The following Cranford students have enrolled as members of the Class of 2025 at James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, Va.: Kate Wilson, Daniel Balkan, Andrew Goldfeder and Josephine Gunther.
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UCC students participate in NASA career simulation From Monday, Sept. 27, through Friday, Oct. 1, a team of students from Union County College was invited to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program. Union students were part of a new cohort of only 84 students nationwide chosen for this engineering design competition after a rigorous selection process. Other institutions that had students invited to participate in the second NASA Career Simulation were Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Cypress College, Essex County College, Lone Star College, Norwalk College and Southwestern College. During the week, students assumed the role of NASA employees and engaged in authentic learning by building an Autonomous Pop-Up Flat Folding Explorer Robot — an A-PUFFER — which is a rover to explore the moon’s terrain. Before starting their “new jobs,” scholars applied for positions on a team and discovered which role they would assume for the week. By working together in their new roles, the students built a device to navigate over the lunar surface and had to develop a plan to communicate their discoveries. The 11 Union students who participated in the program were Mark Farag, Charles Ibitamuno, Bryan Quintero and Angel Soto Veras, all of Elizabeth; Jenny Altamirano and Luana Rampelotti, both of Hillside; Thomas Christo of Fanwood; George Stephens of Kenilworth; Ronald Canales of Plainfield; Christopher Solis of Springfield; and Diego Gomez of Union. “We are so proud of our team of students who were Photo Courtesy of Nicole Torella chosen to participate in the NCAS program. The Pictured with students are UCC interim Dean of STEM William Dunscombe, top left, and STEM Assoenthusiasm and excitement of the students has caused ciate Dean Nicole Cippoletti, bottom right. the entire STEM Division to have a new sense of commitment to our students,” said Union County College community college serving the greater Union County transfer-oriented students since 1933. The college is interim Dean of STEM William Dunscombe. region. It is the first of New Jersey’s 18 associate accredited by the Middle States Commission on HighUnion County College is a public comprehensive degree colleges, serving both career-minded and er Education.
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Halloween Soup and Chili Fest offered at Cranford United The soup team at Cranford United Methodist Church is back at it. The church will host its annual Halloween Soup and Chili Fest on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the kitchen at the education building, 201 Lincoln Ave. in Cranford. Seven homemade soups and chilis will be available for takeout at the church kitchen. To avoid being disappointed that favorite soups will be sold out, advance orders are crucial. Download the order form from www.cranfordumc.com, fill it in, enclose your check payable to CUMC and mail it to Cranford United Methodist Church, Soup Sale, 201 Lincoln Ave. E., Cranford, NJ 07016. Prepaid advance orders must be received by mail or dropped off in the church office by Monday, Oct. 22. Walk-ins are welcome, too, but soups tend to sell out quickly. For more information, call Shanyse at 908-2760936 or send an email to office@cranfordumc.com.
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Cranford resident volunteers Cranford content creator selected to showcase story at Catalyst with JusticeworX program As part of the Senior Summer Scholars program, which was organized by the Office of Campus Ministry and the School & College Counseling Department at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, Caitlin Cotter participated in a volunteer program at JusticeworX. “Attending the JusticeworX service trip to Dunlow, W.Va., this summer was an incredibly impactful experience,” said the Cranford resident. “I was able to grow through my faith by serving and interacting with the Dunlow community. Throughout the week, we helped to organize two food pantries and served over 900 families in total!” The Senior Summer Scholars program was developed as a way for rising seniors to be especially recognized for their significant summer community service or employment. The Senior Summer Scholar program contributes to and develops a sense of purpose in the work that the student does within the community, in college study or in an unpaid internship. Ruth Anne Munroe, director of Campus Ministry, said, “This experience helps the student to understand the need for community service, college study and/or gaining valuable career skills, helping her to recognize her role in society. While the
The Catalyst Story Institute, a professional development program for TV writers, actors, directors and producers to advance their work, has selected a finalist from Cranford to present at the annual Catalyst Content Festival in Duluth, Minn., from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3. The festival, held in partnership with the National Academy of TV Arts & Sciences, is the premier showcase for the independent television industry. In the same vein as independent film festivals, Catalyst discovers new storytelling artists and brings them together with the world’s best independent content creators and leading TV industry professionals at the festival. The Catalyst Content Festival has become the country’s longest-running independent television industry event. Catalyst receives
UCC Foundation launches Women 100 Project Caitlin Cotter Senior Summer Scholar program is not a graduation requirement, it is our hope that rising seniors look toward this experience as an opportunity to document their work and achievement, to work with a mentor, to journal their activities and to present their experience to other students, providing inspiration to others.”
The Union County College Foundation recently launched a new student success initiative, the Women 100 Project, to raise funds to support UCC’s female students. The mission of the project is to empower the next generation of female leaders, which is critical to the success of the community and the nation. At UCC, the student population is 60 percent female. The Women 100 Project
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School district appoints new LDTC/special education supervisor After what the Cranford Board of Education says was an extensive search process, they have announced that JoAnn Sei is a new part-time learning disabilities teacher-consultant/part-time supervisor of special education for the district. Sei began her career as a third-grade teacher in Elizabeth Public Schools, before becoming a special education teacher in the Somerset Hills School District. She later worked as an LDTC in the Alexandria Township School District, prior to coming to Cranford High School as an LDTC in 2020. According to a press release, in these roles, she has become an accomplished educator in addressing academic and social issues for student success, while being an assertive advocate for students. She is extremely knowledgeable about special education law and best practices and has a proven ability to hold and convey a vision for special education serv-
ices, while educating and enlisting the support of colleagues and the community. Sei has served as a representative on Cranford's collaborative problem-solving team, the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education committee, and Cranford Public Schools’ Accommodations and Modifications Committee. Sei has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, a master’s degree in special education, a learning consultant certification and supervisor certification, all from Kean University. Sei said she looks forward to collaborating with Cranford’s dedicated special education teachers and related services providers across the district as they continue to work to promote learner success and inclusion through high-quality instruction and support services that enable all students to reach their full potential to the greatest extent.
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CDC Theatre in Cranford, New Jersey’s longest continuously producing community theater, is looking for director’s submissions for its 2022-2023 season. The theater will consider directors with a broad range of experience and is looking for people who will bring their enthusiasm to the theater and the community. CDC’s season runs from September through June, during which it typically programs two musicals, a play and a family-friendly holiday production. Interested directors are asked to submit no more than three shows for the Program Committee to consider, along with a synopsis of each show. Each applicant should include their resume, a brief statement of their interest in the shows and why they chose to submit to CDC Theatre. Forms and additional information can be found at www.cdctheatre.org. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 31. Directors who have submitted a project that is of interest to CDC Theatre will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
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NIGHT BIKERS — The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee worked with the Cranford Police Department to organize the first ‘Night Bike Ride’ on Thursday, Oct. 14. The event was a great success. Officer Ali Muhammad and Detective Matthew Siessel of Cranford Police Department’s Bicycle Patrol Unit joined the group during the ride. Detective Shayne Temple of the Traffic Bureau ensured bicycle safety along the route.
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Campaign addresses making the streets safer (Continued from Page 3) “Some residents may have seen four new ones that are currently on Orange Avenue near the school, as well as Orchard, Lincoln and Walnut,” he continued. “Everyone is familiar with those, where you go by and your speed will flash, and, on that level, it’s nice to let people know if they’re going a little too quick, but what’s important to know is that those devices also provide our police department with valuable feedback. So those record the speeds, as well as the times that those speeds are recorded. The traffic unit has the ability to understand whether or not there is a speeding problem at any particular point, where those signs are set up. “If any resident does have a specific concern about speeding on a particular street, I would encourage them to reach out to our traffic unit, and a radar sign can be set up for some amount of time in a particular area where they would also be able to get that data and find out if, in fact, there is an ongoing problem in your area.” Gareis continued his praise of the Cranford Police Department and mentioned a phone app that the department was now using. “I would encourage everyone to keep
an eye out for the rollout of our police department’s app, which should be out in the next few weeks,” he said. “That will allow our residents to interact with our police department on a much faster and streamlined approach … and that app would allow that concern to immediately go to the traffic unit for nearinstant transmission to the right department and, hopefully, quicker response to items such as this. “I, for one, am excited to see how the app rolls out. I know the chief is very excited as well, as his command structure is very excited to kind of use the app and see where it goes,” Gareis continued. “If you have any more questions regarding any of the traffic-related items or any of the other kinds of public safety videos, I encourage anyone to watch, whether that be on YouTube, on the Cranford Police Department’s YouTube page or through their Facebook page. They are very active and there are a number of videos. I thank the police department for their ongoing efforts and their progressive and forwardthinking approach to look at ways to keep our residents safe, not only through National Pedestrian Safety Month, but again throughout the year.”
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Undefeated Cranford topples undefeated Woodbridge By JR Parachini Sports Editor There’s no better way to back up your 50 record than by going on the road and beating a state-ranked team that is 6-0. That was the challenge Cranford was faced with as it traveled to Middlesex County for the clash on Friday, Oct. 15 with the undefeated Barrons. Players such as Shane Van Dam, Colin Murray, Kevin Shriner, Shane Kanterman, Jake Carter, Liam Godwin, Lucca Limeira and Will Gallagher, in addition to many others, played key roles in keeping the number zero in the right side of Cranford’s win–loss ledger. Cranford began to take control of the contest early, when it went ahead by two touchdowns in the second quarter. However, host Woodbridge fought hard to even the score with consecutive touchdowns, before Cranford, just prior to intermission, took back the lead for good on the elusive legs of senior quarterback Shane Van Dam. “We’re hardworking, determined and expect greatness,” Van Dam said. Senior Colin Murray would score two of his game-high three touchdowns in the second half, his final one on a fourth-quarter play in which his second effort left everyone behind as he raced 57 yards to paydirt. Using his upper-body strength, Murray could not be brought down 7 yards beyond
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Above left, Cranford football defeats Woodbridge 38-28 on Friday, Oct. 15, in a battle of unbeatens. Above middle, Cranford head coach Erik Rosenmeier looks on during second-half action. Above right, Cranford is bolstered on the offensive line by 6-5, 240-pound junior Kyle Fay, No. 67. the line of scrimmage and then raced freely from the 50-yard line all the way by himself into the end zone for his third score, helping put Cranford back up by 10 for the third time in the second half. Murray, after escaping several tacklers, just left everybody behind and sped forward to finally put the game
out of reach once and for all. “That’s his wrestling mentality,” Cranford head coach Erik Rosenmeier said. “He’s a weight-room warrior. Sometimes in this game you really have to tackle well to bring a guy down, and Woodbridge didn’t there.” Murray rushed for 191 yards on 25 car-
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Cranford defeats Woodbridge with fourth-quarter TDs (Continued from Page 13) time at 14-14 and then got to within 3 points twice in the second half after scoring on its first two possessions following intermission. “This was high school football at its best — two heavyweights going after each other for 15 rounds,” Cranford head coach Erik Rosenmeier said. “We’re just glad that we had enough stops to win the game.” Cranford improved to 6-0 overall and is now the only undefeated team in Division 4 and at the top of the standings at 5-0. Woodbridge slipped to 6-1 overall and is now 4-1 in the division. The Cougars rushed for 134 yards on 18 carries in the first half and 138 on 19 in the second half behind a well-known line led by the likes of Illinois-bound Matthew Fries, Kevin Shriner and Geoffrey Gretta, one taller and bigger then the next. Woodbridge, led by senior quarterback Matt Stanton, who scored one touchdown and passed to wide receiver Isaiah Allen for two other scores, did get to Van Dam at times, mostly in the first half, behind a strong pass rush led by senior lineman Jayson Bradley. Coming through with two big sacks to help thwart Woodbridge’s final two drives was Cranford junior linebacker Shane Kanterman, who also happens to be his team’s leading tackler. “Kevin Shriner put the pressure on both times, and I was left open to go after the quarterback,” Kanterman said. “Shane played with bruised ribs,” Rosenmeier said. “It happened at the end of our game last week (vs. Colonia). He left in an ambulance and was right back out here. He wanted to show that his teammates could count on him. He gives it his all, just like his older brother, Evan, did.” Woodbridge connected on a flea flicker pass down the middle of the field, after Stanton handed off to Allen, and then Allen gave him the ball back. Stanton then threw a pass that hit wide receiver A.J. Bosch right in the numbers for a first down at the Cranford 3. Stanton then ran the ball in for his team’s first points.
Stanton threw a pass to Allen that Allen took to the end zone, which covered 35 yards. He then ran in the 2-point conversion to tie the game at 14-14 with 1:13 left in the first half. Cranford responded after starting at its own 40, in large part to a solid kick return by Jake Carter. On second down, Murray gained 26 yards to the Woodbridge 34. After Van Dam threw incomplete passes on first and second downs, he quickly burst through a hole in the line on third down and raced 34 yards to the end zone to give the Cougars the lead for good at 20-14. The third of Liam Godwin’s five extra-point kicks gave Cranford a 21-14 advantage at the break. Cranford took the second half kickoff and marched from its own 35 to the Woodbridge 11, with Godwin closing the drive with a 28-yard field goal. He tallied 8 points on the evening with his perfect upright-splitting kicks. That field goal put Cranford up by two scores again and, later in the second half, was the difference that kept Cranford ahead, after Woodbridge battled back with its final two touchdowns. “We planned all week and knew what we had to do,” Van Dam said. “We had to establish the run game and we did. We made big plays when we needed to.” NOTES: Van Dam rushed for 77 yards on nine carries and his one score and completed seven of 14 passes for 98 yards. Carter caught two of them for 25 yards in the first half. Cranford senior running back Lucca Limeira scored the game’s first points on a 3-yard touchdown run. Stanton rushed for 69 yards on 21 carries and his one score, while he completed 14 of 26 passes for 266 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. An interception by Cranford cornerback Will Gallagher on the left side set up Cranford’s first score. It turned out to be the game’s only turnover. Bosch had three catches for 63 yards in the first half and Allen four for 94 and his one score in the second.
BIG CENTRAL CONFERENCE–DIVISION 4 Cranford (6-0, 5-0) 7 14 3 14 - 38 Woodbridge (6-1, 4-1) 0 14 7 7 - 28 FIRST QUARTER: CRANFORD - Lucca Limeira 3 run, Liam Godwin kick (C 7-0) 2 plays, 8 yards, :37 used Cranford capitalized on a turnover, an interception by Will Gallagher. SECOND QUARTER: CRANFORD - Colin Murray 4 run, Liam Godwin kick (C 14-0) 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:31 used WOODBRIDGE - Matt Stanton 3 run, kick failed (C 14-6) 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:03 used WOODBRIDGE - Isaiah Allen 35 pass from Matt Stanton, Matt Stanton run (14-14) 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:16 used
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Above left, Cranford senior quarterback Shane Van Dam rushes for the game-winning touchdown. Above right, Van Dam sits on the sidelines after he scores the game-winning touchdown vs. Woodbridge on a 34yard run late in the first half, giving the visiting Cougars the lead for good. Below left, Cranford’s offense, at right, manages to score five touchdowns and one field goal on the home field of the formerly 6-0 Woodbridge Barrons. Below right, Cranford head coach Erik Rosenmeier talks to his team following a big 38-28 Division 4 win at Woodbridge.
CRANFORD - Shane Van Dam 34 run, Liam Godwin kick (C 21-14) 5 plays, 60 yards, :43 used THIRD QUARTER: CRANFORD - FG Liam Godwin 28 (C 24-14) 9 plays, from own 35 to Woodbridge 11, 3:53 used WOODBRIDGE - Isaiah Allen 13 run, Isaiah Toliver kick (C 24-21) 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:18 used FOURTH QUARTER: CRANFORD - Colin Murray 1 run, Liam Godwin kick (C 31-21) 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:35 used WOODBRIDGE - Isaiah Allen 43 pass from Matt Stanton, Isaiah Toliver kick (C 31-28) CRANFORD - Colin Murray 57 run, Liam Godwin kick (C 38-21) 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:06 used
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A Disaster Recovery Center opens in Union County A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Union County to help New Jersey residents affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available at the center to explain disaster assistance programs, answer questions, and provide literature about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant. The DRC is located at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave in Cranford. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To help alleviate the risk of COVID-19 spread, face coverings are required, hand sanitizer is available and workstations are spaced 6 feet apart. Common areas are to be cleaned regularly and workstations sanitized after each visitor. Individuals in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex,
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UCC celebrates completion of Roy W. Smith Theater renovation On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Union County College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a massive renovation of the Roy W. Smith Theater on the Cranford campus. The college’s president, Margaret M. McMenamin, welcomed guests and noted how transformative this improved and modernized space will be for students. Present for the ceremony were Union County Commissioners Christopher Hudak, Bette Jane Kowalski and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded; Union County College board of trustees Chairperson Victor M. Richel; and Union County College board of governors Chairperson Mary M. Zimmermann and Vice Chairperson Lawrence D. Bashe. After the ceremonial ribboncutting, theater students entertained attendees with a brief performance in the new space. The comprehensive renovation of the theater included a complete redesign, new interior finishes and seating, new state-of-the-art lighting upgrades, acoustical improvements, and new information technology and audio-visual equipment. The the-
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