Pub Owners Honored For Post-Irene Efforts
Barry O'Donovan is being honored by Congressman Leonard Lance and the SBA.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
NJ Spotlight Map: How Does Union County Stack Up With Recycling?
Data shows Union County rates for recycling dropping from 2008 to 2009.
Residents in Union County are doing a fare good job recycling their waste. In a county where 1,082,31 million tons of waste was generated, 54.1 percent was recycled according to the most recent numbers, according to NJ Spotlight's latest interactive map. Overall, New Jerseyans are recycling less of their waste than they did in the mid-1990s, data from the state Department of Environmental Protection show. At the peak, residents across the state were recycling 61 percent of what they discarded in 1996 and 1997. That number dropped to 57 percent statewide in 2009. Prior to the enactment of the state’s mandatory recycling law a quarter of a century ago, 10 percent or less of waste was recycled. The law initially set a goal of recycling 25 …
Cranford Job Board: May 14
A look at some job openings in or around the Cranford community.
Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Cranford community from Monster.com. For more jobs in and around Cranford, visit here. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Cranford Local Editor Toniann Antonelli at toniann.antonelli@patch.com.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Readers' Choice: Mountainside Is THE Place to Staycation in Union County
The Trailside Nature Center and Echo Lake Park — two of the top three places to spend a day in Union County were in Mountainside!
Can't make it to the Poconos or the Shore? Out of cash for that plane ride to Paris? No worries. Just head for Mountainside. Two Mountainside destinations came in as the top vote-getters in Patch's Readers' Choice Staycation poll this past week. The Trailside Nature & Science Center led the pack. The Center is one of those rarities: an indoor AND outdoor delight that can entertain budding naturalists of all ages. In 2009, local mom Sheila Sayah wrote a glowing review of the Center on Patch: Minutes away from Cranford and located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside, Trailside is in Watchung Reservation. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, the Trailside Nature Center is open for free. Of the three levels, the biggest attraction for my …
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Guide for Cranford Shoppers
Whoops! Forgot to shop for Mom? Patch is here to help with a great list of mom-friendly shops in Cranford.
You love your mom, you really do! But, somehow, you've left shopping for her special day until the last minute. Never fear! Downtown Cranford and other shops in town are ready and waiting to offer you great gifts for mom as well as easy and convenient shopping. A list of Cranford's most mom-friendly shops starts here: Looking for a place to take your mom for lunch? Check out our Readers' Choice picks for best brunch (note: Rustic Mill got the nod for best brunch).
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Realtor Collects Food for Holy Trinity Pantry Today
During its fourth annual “RED Day,” Keller Williams will lend a hand in Westfield.
Keller Williams Realty associates may be taking the day off on Thursday, May 10, but it will hardly be a day of rest. Nearly all 35 agents and staff of the Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties of Westfield have chosen to “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, one of the biggest events in the real estate industry. Short for “Renew, Energize and Donate,” RED Day was created to unite Keller Williams Realty offices and associates in an international day of service. Realtors and other staff members will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items outside of Stop & Shop and Shop-Rite on North Avenue between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and all day at the 188 Elm Street real estate office. As part of the RED Day effort, has chosen to …
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Got Patch
8:33 am on Thursday, May 10, 2012
This is wonderful, because when I went there yesterday the shelves were pretty bare! Thank you for your generosity!! more ›
Monday, May 7, 2012
Cranford Celebrates Spring During Annual Street Fair
Thousands of people flocked to Cranford Sunday for the annual Chamber of Commerce spring festival.
Cranford Job Board: May 7
A look at some job openings in or around the Cranford community.
Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Cranford community from Monster.com. Purchasing Analyst, Kforce Professional Staffing, Cranford, NJ — see job details here. SharePoint Solutions Architect, Paragon Solutions, Inc., Cranford, NJ — see job details here. Accounts Payable Assistant, Batusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ — see job details here. Retail Sales Associate, T-Mobile, Union, NJ — see job details here. For more jobs in and around Cranford, visit here. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Cranford Local Editor Toniann Antonelli at toniann.antonelli@patch.com.
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6:37 am on Monday, May 7, 2012
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Union County Likes to Brunch
You said it in our latest Readers' Choice poll: Favorite brunch spots abound in Union County!
If you were at a loss as to where to take mom for Mother's Day, fear no more! Patch's latest Readers' Choice poll has identified many top spots around the county to celebrate with mom in style. In Springfield, Scotty’s won hands down with a brunch menu that does not lack for variety — offering omelets, stuffed Frech toast, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs and more. This Mothers Day, the offerings expand to epic proportions. Scotty's Mother’s Day Buffet is also special because they're keeping their rock-bottom price of $19.95. In Summit, the winner was The Office Beer Bar and Grill which will offer an unlimited brunch buffet this Mother's Day. "You can't beat our Belgian waffles," said manager Scott Van Guilder. You can step up to the …
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Deborah Levine
8:28 am on Sunday, May 6, 2012
This should definitely include the Italian Pantry Bistro in Cranford, the food is fantastic and we had a lovely brunch there: http://cranford.patch.com/listings/the-italian-pantry-bistro And in Fanwood, its small but Flannery's Pub has amazing food, I'd bet they do a good brunch, which they appear to be starting back up on Mother's Day. http://www.flanneryslounge.com/ My fave in Westfield is … more ›
Make it Home Safe from Cinco de Mayo
Keep a cop bored tonight: Instead of drinking and driving, choose from one of the 24-hour taxi companies below.
If you're thinking of heading out tonight to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at one of the many local bars and restaurants offering great drink specials and/or Mexican food, you might want to keep this link handy. To help you make it home safe and sound, Patch compiled a list of local taxi companies (all are open past midnight). We've organized the list according to price, from least expensive to most expensive. A taxi might cost a little extra, but driving drunk never pays! Cranford Best Taxi 908-276-4441 $50 for a five-mile trip. Quick Taxi Service 908-222-3760 Prices start at $15 for a five-mile trip. Roselle Park A&B Taxi 908-380-9741 $15 for five-mile trip before midnight; $25 or more after midnight. Price increases after three passengers…
T. Conley
9:11 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Congratulations Barry and Peggy, noone deserves it more! more ›