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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Neighbors for Neighbors Job Search Support Group Meets This Wednesday

The group will meet at the Cranford Public Library at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

SOLD! Retford Avenue Split-level Sells For $369K

The following homes came off the market this week in Cranford.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Cranford Jobs Board: April 29

Here's a look at who's hiring in Cranford this week.

Here's a look at who's hiring in Cranford. Click on each position to find out more and apply.  Field Energy Advisor, SolarCity Site Supervisor Business Analyst, Nuts.com Account Executive  Third Grade Teachers, Leave Replacements Coding Manager Lab Director Gifted & Talented teacher, part-time Holiday Help/Food Production Associate, Edible Arrangements Customer Service Representative Bread Baker Class-A Driver Needed Field Sales Representative Are you hiring? Send position openings to nicole.bitette@patch.com to be featured in our jobs board.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Open Houses: Casino Avenue Custom Home Listed for $585K

Here's a look at this weekend's open houses in Cranford.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Free Pretzel at Philly Pretzel Factory Today

The South Avenue East shop is celebrating National Pretzel Day with a free giveaway.

Add a twist to your Friday with a free pretzel. Philly Pretzel Factory is celebrating National Pretzel Day by offering a free pretzel to each customer who enters the shop, no purchase necessary. As an added bonus, the first 100 customers will receive a card that entitles them to a free pretzel every day during the month of May. Dan DiZio, chief executive officer and co-founder of Philly Pretzel Factory, a 100-plus-unit chain born and raised in Philadelphia, told Patch this was a great opportunity to give loyal customers a treat.  Founded in 1983, National Pretzel Day was created when U.S. Representative Robert S. Walker, a Pennsylvania Republican, declared his favorite food was deserving of a holiday. In April of 2003, Pennsylvania’s …

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Hilltop Bicycles Opens Second Location in Cranford

On March 30, Hilltop Bicycles opened its second location in Cranford.

  The following information was provided by Hilltop Bicycles. March 30, 2013 Hilltop Bicycles opened its 2nd location in Cranford, NJ over the weekend to some wonderful Spring weather and excited families. Owners Sam Cooper and Thomas Dunn are looking forward to building upon the success of Hb’s original location in Summit, NJ, by bringing their unique combination of service, enthusiasm, community and accessibility to Cranford. The town of Cranford, known for its locally owned businesses, cafes and restaurants, is an ideal fit for the family and community focused approach that has quickly made HB the standard bearer for bike shops in Northern NJ. “Cranford is going through some really exciting demographic and cultural changes currently. It…

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Nicole Bitette

1:55 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013

Hi Candace, Sorry about that, this was provided as a press release. The address is 30 Eastman Street.   more ›

Monday, April 22, 2013

Job Board

Job Board: Librarian, Teachers, Sales

Looking for a new job or a different career? Here's a look at some of the job openings in the area this week.

  The following is a listing of jobs available in the field of education: Additional jobs in the Cranford area: Ocean Export Agent. Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd., Cranford. Newark global forwarding branch (located in Cranford, NJ) is looking for an experienced Ocean Export Agent. Loan Documentation Specialist 4 - Closer. Wells Fargo, Cranford. Responsible for performing a variety of loan documentation duties on complex loan packages to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures for loan products. 

Susan Stockard

7:23 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013

I had a question about these job postings. I think one of them is like a year old but I don't see a picture or email for the editor on this site. How do I contact her?   more ›

Monday, April 15, 2013

Job Board

Job Board: Driver, Gymnastics Instructor, Billing Specialist

Looking for a new job or a different career? Here's a look at some of the job openings in the area this week.

  The following is a listing of jobs available in the field of education: Additional jobs in the Cranford area: Hospice Medicaid Billing Specialist. Care Alternatives, Cranford. Job Description: Under the direction of the Billing Manager, this position ensures billing follow-up occurs in a timely manner. Staff Counsel Administrative Assistant. Allstate, Cranford. Staff Counsel Administrative Assistants in our office: Provide administration support to one or more attorneys. Part Time/ Full Time Gymnastics Instructor. The Little Gym, Cranford. The Little Gym of Cranford is looking for a positive individual who is creative and enthusiastic to join their team. Experience in teaching or coaching children, physical education, child development …

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Westfielders Harvest 'Just Farmed' Business Delivering Produce to Your Doorstep

Deliveries begin Thursday, May 9 and run through first week of December.

In a subtle twist on the popular farm-to-table movement, Westfielder Meredith Lehman aims to deliver locally-sourced, farm-fresh, organic produce right to your doorstep. Turning her passion for healthy eating into the homegrown business 'Just Farmed,' Lehman and her husband, Brian, will begin delivering boxes of certified organic fruits and vegetables to customers in the following towns: Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, New Providence, Scotch Plains, and Westfield starting Thursday, May 9. Lehman explained that she and her husband will be working with over 70 farms in New Jersey and Pennsylvania to put together a balanced offering that's easy to use. "The whole aim of the program is to have a quick …

Charlene M.

8:47 am on Friday, April 12, 2013

I'm glad The Patch posted this - I would never have known about it. I just signed up. Thanks.   more ›

Friday, April 5, 2013

Local Firm 'Lights It Up Blue' For Autism

In support of Autism Awareness Day, a local accounting firm donned blue firm sweatshirts and other blue attire.

  The following press release was submitted by MSPC Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, P.C. What do the Cranford-based accounting and consulting firm MSPC and Autism Speaks have in common? The color blue! On Tuesday, in support of Autism Awareness Day, the firm donned blue firm sweatshirts and other blue attire. Led by Cathy Davis and Lisa Meierhofer who also organized the firm to walk for Autism Speaks in the fall, this event was a subtle way to demonstrate the importance of raising awareness of a disorderthat impact so many families in the community. Davis says, “Today was about showing community support. We see children with autism and often feel helpless. Today we were able to bring our firm together if only to tell others that…

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