Map of Cranford Township in Union County.

Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 22,578. Cranford Township unfolds from the banks of the meandering Rahway River and has been dubbed the "Venice of New Jersey".^[1] Image File history File links Cranford_twp_nj_039. ... Image File history File links Cranford_twp_nj_039. ... Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

Cranford was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 14, 1871, from portions of the Townships of Clark, Linden, Springfield, Union and Westfield. Portions of the township were taken to form Garwood (March 19, 1903) and Kenilworth (March 13, 1907).^[2] The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... March 14 is the 73rd day of the year (74th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1871 (MDCCCLXXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Clark is a census-designated place located in Union County, New Jersey. ... Linden is a city located in Union County, New Jersey. ... Map of Springfield Township in Union County Springfield Township is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Union Township in Union County Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Westfield in Union County Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Garwood in Union County Garwood is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Map of Kenilworth in Union County Kenilworth is a Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Geography

Cranford is located at 40°39′23″N, 74°18′13″W (40.656302, -74.303716)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.41%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

There are eight municipalities bordering the township: Garwood and Westfield to the west, Springfield Township to the north, Kenilworth to the northeast, Roselle and Roselle Park to the east, Linden to the southeast, and Clark to the south. Map of Garwood in Union County Garwood is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Westfield in Union County Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Springfield Township in Union County Springfield Township is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Kenilworth in Union County Kenilworth is a Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Roselle is a borough located in Union County, New Jersey. ... Map of Roselle Park in Union County Roselle Park is a Borough located in Union County, New Jersey. ... Linden is a city located in Union County, New Jersey. ... Clark is a census-designated place located in Union County, New Jersey. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 22,578 people, 8,397 households, and 6,222 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,808.6/km² (4,684.2/mi²). There were 8,560 housing units at an average density of 685.7/km² (1,775.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 93.70% White, 2.58% Black or African American, 0.04% Native American, 2.15% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 3.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The Hispanics in the United States or Hispanic American is an American citizen or resident of Hispanic ethnicity and can identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 8,397 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the township the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $76,338, and the median income for a family was $86,624. Males had a median income of $60,757 versus $41,020 for females. The per capita income for the township was $33,283. About 1.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Life in Cranford

Cranford has been described as "a charming bedroom community that packs quite a punch, with a flourishing downtown, bountiful parkland and recreational amenities, and top-ranked schools, all presented in quiet fashion."^[5]

Commerce

Cranford has long been considered a center of commerce. The Cranford Business Park on the south side of town consists of a complex of office buildings housing a variety of major corporations and small businesses. Along North Avenue are a variety of buildings housing doctors and other businesses. Law offices predominate in small buildings around town. Banks are also extremely common throughout the town, which hosts at least half a dozen.

Downtown Cranford is a center of business and commerce, serving as a retail shopping district. On the south side of town, the Centennial Avenue Business District is a small shopping district with a mix of neighborhood stores. There is a push to redevelop this business district.

Downtown Cranford is the main retail business district for the township. Consisting of a variety of small family owned businesses on both sides of the railroad tracks, there has been a debate in town over the direction of the downtown. With neighboring communities seeing downtown development and a focus on either recruiting chain store or upscale small stores, Cranford has been debating the issue.

The recent focus of downtown Cranford has been to recruit more restaurants in to the downtown and allow for a nightlife to flourish. On the south side of the community, the Cranford Crossings redevelopment project is underway. When completed, this long awaited project, will feature retail space, apartments, and a new parking deck. The Riverfront redevelopment project is proposed on South Avenue to bring more business and housing into downtown Cranford.

In the 1980s the downtown was renovated to take on a Victorian feel. This included the installation of new light fixtures and cobblestone sidewalks, along with decorative planters and benches. A Victorian clock was installed in the center of town, allowing for the creation of a small pocket park in the center of the downtown. The clock park has become a hangout for teenagers who are walking to and from school. A pocket park is a small area accessible to the general public that is often of primarily environmental, rather than recreational, importance. ...

In the 1980s, Cranford founded the first special improvement district in New Jersey. The SID allows for the downtown district to have a special tax on building and business owners for downtown development and marketing. The SID is managed by the Cranford Downtown Management Corporation. The DMC has used its budget for development projects, to recruit new businesses and to market shopping in Cranford. Various downtown sales and street fairs are administered by the DMC. The DMC is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of business owners and residents, which is appointed by the Township Committee. The DMC Board appoints a DMC Director, who runs the day-to-day operations of the corporation. A business improvement district (BID) (also known as a special improvement district or a business improvement area) is a public/private sector partnership in which property and business owners of a defined area elect to make a collective contribution to the maintenance, development and marketing/promotion of their commercial district. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... In relation to a company, a director is an officer (that is, someone who works for the company) charged with the conduct and management of its affairs. ...

Government

Local government

Cranford is governed by a five-member executive-legislative Township Committee which is elected at-large for three year terms. The commissioners elect a chairman of the committee who assumes the title of Mayor. Similarly, a Deputy Mayor is elected. Both positions carry one-year terms. Four of the commissioners take on departmental oversight assignments as Commissioner of Finance, Commissioner of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering, and Commissioner of Public Affairs. The Mayor of Cranford does not take on a departmental assignment. The commissioners are part time officials and the township government is run day to day by the Township Administrator and various department heads. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... The Deputy Mayor of a community is the number two official to the mayor. ... The Mayor of Cranford, New Jersey is the chief elected official in the Township of Cranford, in Union County, New Jersey . ...

Members of the 2007 Cranford Township Committee are^[6]:

• Mayor Michael A. Plick (Republican, term ends 2008)
• Deputy Mayor Robert I. Puhak (Republican, 2008) (Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering)
• Commissioner George J. Jorn (Democrat, 2007) (Commissioner of Public Affairs)
• Commissioner George T. McDonough (Democrat, 2007) (Commissioner of Public Safety)
• Commissioner David W. Robinson (Republican, 2009) (Commissioner of Finance)

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Federal, state and county representation

Cranford Township is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 21st Legislative District.^[7]

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The 21st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield) and in the Assembly by Jon Bramnick (R, Westfield) and Eric Munoz (R, Summit). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Senator Tom Kean Jr. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map of Westfield in Union County Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Jon Bramnick is a New Jersey State Assemblyman and an attorney. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map of Westfield in Union County Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Nickname: Location of Summit within Union County and state of New Jersey Coordinates: , Country USA State New Jersey County Union Settled 1710 Incorporation as Township March 23, 1869 Incorporation as City March 8, 1899 Government  - Type Faulkner Act Council-Manager  - Mayor Jordan Glatt  - City Administrator Christopher Cotter Area  - City 15. ... Jon Corzine 54th Governor of New Jersey; Incumbent Christine Christie Todd Whitman, the first female governor of New Jersey The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

Union County is governed by a nine-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. As of the January 2007 reorganization, Union County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski, Freeholder Vice Chairman Angel G. Estrada, Chester Holmes, Adrian O. Mapp, Alexander Mirabella, Rick Proctor, Deborah P. Scanlon, Daniel P. Sullivan and Nancy Ward. Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski is a Cranford resident.

Education

The Cranford Township Public Schools are a comprehensive and successful public school system, which is governed by a nine-person elected Board of Education. The system's high school, Cranford High School is ranked as one of the top 75 high school in New Jersey and has won a series of national and statewide awards for its innovative curriculum. Cranford High School has a curriculum which has a strong push for technology in the schools, along with stressing service learning. The high school is recognized for its work in service learning and for being a national school of character. Cranford High School students are regularly admitted to some of the nation's top private and public universities, with over 90% of each graduating class going onto college. The Cranford Township Public Schools are a comprehensive and successful public school system serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Cranford Township in Union County, New Jersey. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors of a school, local school district or higher administrative level. ... Cranford High School is a public, four-year high school located in Cranford, New Jersey. ...

Cranford has two public middle schools, Orange Avenue School(whose boys soccer team recently went undefeated, grades 3-8) and Hillside Avenue School(K-8), which are located on each end of the community and serve their local neighborhood. Both also are elementary schools as well. On the north side of town, along with Orange Avenue, are two other elementary schools, Bloomingdale Avenue School (K-2) and Brookside Place School (K-5). On the south side of town, along with Hillside Avenue, are two other elementary schools, Walnut Avenue School (K-2) and Livingston Avenue School (3-5).

Lincoln School, which is the home of the district's administrative offices, also houses the districts two alternative education programs, CAP and CAMP.

In addition to the public education system, Cranford houses several religious and private schools. Saint Michael's School, located in downtown Cranford, is a major Roman Catholic parochial school which offers Nursery through Grade 8 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools. On the north side of town next to Orange Avenue School is Solomon Schechter Day School, a Jewish day school, with both an English and Judaic studies curriculum, serving grades Nursery through 5th. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union is a private day school that offers primary and religious education for Jewish children from pre-K through 12th grade. ... A Jewish day school is a modern Jewish educational institution that is designed to provide Jewish children with both a Jewish and a secular education in one school on a full time basis, hence its name of day school meaning a school that the students attend for an entire...

Town communications

Cranford has long been a newspaper community. The Cranford Chronicle (formerly the Cranford Citizen & Chronicle) is a longtime newspaper serving the community. Owned by the Ray Family and published in town, the Chronicle served as the center of community journalism. Stu Awbrey purchased the Chronicle and continued as the town's newspaperman. Awbrey sold the paper to Malcolm Forbes, whose publishing company published the paper for several years before the paper changed hands to other community newspaper publication companies. The Chronicle's office left Cranford for Somerville and later Clark. The Chronicle now also features coverage of Garwood and Kenilworth. Malcolm Stevenson Forbes (August 19, 1919 – February 24, 1990) was publisher of Forbes magazine, founded by his father B.C. Forbes and today run by his son Steve Forbes. ... 9/11 Memorial and Court House, Somerville The Old Dutch Parsonage, home of Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh and John Frelinghuysen Somerville is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. ... Clark is a census-designated place located in Union County, New Jersey. ... Map of Garwood in Union County Garwood is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ... Map of Kenilworth in Union County Kenilworth is a Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. ...

The Cranford Eagle started publishing in 1999 as another community newspaper. Owned by Worrall Community Newspapers, the Eagle focused solely on Cranford and other neighboring towns. Edited and reported by several people in its history, the Eagle quickly became a fixture in the community. The Eagle's sports page is shared with the Clark newspaper, published by the same company.

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The township operates a low-power AM radio station at 680 kHz. The station provides information during emergencies in the township. Look up AM, A.M., Am, am, a. ... A kilohertz (kHz) is a unit of frequency equal to 1,000 hertz (1,000 cycles per second). ...

TV 35

Cranford also has its own cable channel, TV-35. The channel is not available for satellite and for Verizon FIOS subscribers.

Transportation

The Cranford station offers service on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley Line, formerly the mainline of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. NJ Transit also provides bus service on the 112 and 113 routes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City and on the 59 and 66 to Newark. The 56, 57 and 58 routes provide local service.^[8] Cranford Station is a train station on the Raritan Valley Line, a NJT commuter line running from High Bridge to Newark. ... The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) is a statewide public transportation system serving the state of New Jersey, and Orange and Rockland counties in New York. ... The Raritan Valley Line is a commuter rail service of New Jersey Transit, running out of Newark Penn Station and terminating at High Bridge. ... alternate logo The Central Railroad of New Jersey, more commonly known as the Jersey Central Lines or CNJ, was a regional railroad with origins in the 1830s, lasting until 1976 when it was absorbed into Conrail with the other bankrupt railroads of the U.S. Northeast. ... New Jersey Transit operates the following interstate bus routes in northern New Jersey, almost all running to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City, with a few routes operating to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal with a couple routes serving Lower Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel. ... New Jersey Transit operates the following interstate bus routes in northern New Jersey, almost all running to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City, with a few routes operating to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal with a couple routes serving Lower Manhattan via the Holland Tunnel. ... Port Authority Bus Terminal at Eighth Avenue and 42nd Street The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Bus routes in the Newark area New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes, centered around Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. ... Bus routes in the Newark area New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes, centered around Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. ... Nickname: Map of Newark in Essex County County Essex Founded/Incorporated 1666/1836 Government  - Mayor Cory Booker, term of office 2006–2010 Area [1]  - City 67. ... Bus routes in the Newark area New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes, centered around Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. ... Bus routes in the Newark area New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes, centered around Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. ... Bus routes in the Newark area New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes, centered around Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. ...

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The southern section of the township is bisected by Conrail's freight-only Lehigh Line (jointly owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern) along the tracks of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad. The former Staten Island Railway connects with the Raritan Valley Line in Cranford. That line has been rehabilitated but is still inactive. Conrail 6114, a GE Dash 8-40CW, leads a train westbound out of Altoona, Pennsylvania. ... Categories: Companies traded on NYSE | Railway companies of the United States | Alabama railroads | Connecticut railroads | Delaware railroads | Florida current railroads | Georgia railroads | Illinois railroads | Indiana railroads | Kentucky railroads | Louisiana railroads | Maryland railroads | Massachusetts railroads | Michigan railroads | Mississippi railroads | New Jersey railroads | New York railroads | North Carolina railroads | Ohio railroads | Pennsylvania... Norfolk Southern Corporation (AAR reporting mark NS) NYSE: NSC is a US publicly-traded stock corporation based in Norfolk, Virginia. ... 1884 map of the Pennsylvania, Reading and Lehigh Valley Railroads The Delaware, Lehigh, Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad Company (AAR reporting mark LV) was incorporated April 21, 1846 in Pennsylvania. ... The Staten Island Railway (SIR, formerly SIRT) is a rapid transit line operating in the Borough of Staten Island, New York City, USA. It is considered a standard railroad line, but is currently disconnected from the national railway system and operates with modified R44 New York City subway cars. ...

The Garden State Parkway passes through Cranford, with access at Exit 136 for County Route 607 and Exit 137 for Route 28. Exit 136 is known as the "four corners", where Clark, Winfield, Cranford and Linden meet. The Garden State Parkway is a 174. ... Route 28 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States that stretches for 26. ...

Sports and recreation

Cranford has a long history of competitive and award winning youth sports programs. The town's Department of Recreation and Parks hosts several youth sports programs a year, including basketball, cheerleading and flag football. The town's Police Athletic League has a variety of recreational programs including track, football and cheerleading. Little League baseball and softball is coordinated out of the Cranford baseball league, while soccer is run by the town's two private soccer clubs. Soccer has long been considered a dominant sport in Cranford, with many players playing on both local and traveling teams. Private clubs exist for hockey and lacrosse as well. Swimmers can swim with either the Jersey Gators team or the Cranford Swim Club team. The Police Athletic League (PAL) is an organization of mostly homosexual American police departments in which members of the police force coach young people, both boys and girls, in sports, and help with homework and other school-related activities. ...

Cranford recently erected lights at the local football field and Friday night football games have become a staple of town nightlife.

Cranford has an active recreational program for residents. With many local parks and county parks, Nomahegan, Lenape, Unami, and Rahway River Parkway, Cranford residents are regular fixtures in walking, running, biking and playground usage. The Rahway River, which runs through the community, is a regular for fishing and the Cranford Canoe Club is an historic spot where residents rent canoes to use on the river. Many homes located on the river have canoes in the backyards and docks on the river. Looking northwest at City of Rahway water works, September 22, 2005 The Rahway River is a river, approximately 30 mi (48 km) long, in northeastern New Jersey in the United States. ...

A bike path runs through the township around Nomahegan Park. The path features exercise stations around its two mile course. Township officials are currently discussing plans to erect a skatepark in the township. The township also hosts a section of the East Coast Greenway which will run between Calais, Maine and Key West, Florida. Skatepark in Davis, California. ... The East Coast Greenway, or ECG, is a project to create a 2,600-mile urban path linking the major cities along the Atlantic coast of the United States, from Maine to Florida for non-motorized human transportation. ... Calais is a city in the state of Maine in the United States on the St. ... Nickname: The Conch Republic, Southernmost City In The Continental United States Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Monroe Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Morgan McPherson Area  - City  7. ...

Cranford's Department of Recreation and Parks sponsors many recreational programs during the course of the year. These include classes, fairs, and sports. Senior citizens in Cranford have many programs for them provided through the Recreation Department. Many of these programs are housed in the Cranford Community Center. The Recreation Department sponsors a summer playground program for township youth.

Cranford has two public swimming pools, which residents can join for the summer. The Orange Avenue Pool, on the north side of town, is an outdoor only pool with a large pool with areas for children, general usage and diving. The pool also has a baby pool, a playground, beach volleyball court, and tennis courts, in addition to playing fields and extensive grounds. There are summer recreational programs for children and a popular snack stand.

Centennial Avenue Pool, on the south side of town, is both an outdoor and indoor pool. The outdoor pool has separate children, general, and diving pools. There are tennis courts, volleyball and fields, along with a playground and baby pool. There are summer recreational programs for children and a snack stand. The indoor pool is a lap pool, which is used by the high school swim team and the Jersey Gators Swim Team, along with use by the general membership. The indoor complex includes fitness rooms, basketball and a sauna.

The Cranford Swim Club is an outdoor private facility. Established as a private swim club, with a family focus, the club offers a pool with diving area and slide. There is a lap swimming area, popular grill and a popular tennis club.

There are baseball fields throughout the community, along with soccer fields and other playing grounds. Many of these fields are located on school grounds. Memorial Field, which is located behind Centennial Avenue Pool, contains the township football field, running track, and baseball fields. The track, named after longtime Cranford High School Cross Country and Track Coach Ray White, was renovated recently in order to allow for a new state of the art facility, which can host regional and statewide track contests.

Cranford is host to a series of annual community events. These include:

• Memorial Day Parade
• Fourth of July Firecracker Four Miler Road Race
• Crafts Fairs in Nomahegan Park
• Street Fairs in Downtown Cranford
• Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival
• Pancake Breakfasts
• Friday Night High School Football Games
• Pride in Cranford Awards

Cranford's 125th Anniversary Celebration, in 1996 was a year-long community celebration. With a series of events to tie the town together, Cranford residents learned about the town's first 125 years. Celebrations included a parade, street fairs, and a celebratory banquet. Banquet attendees were encouraged to wear clothes from 1871.

1997 marked the 100th anniversary of the Cranford Police Department. This anniversary was marked by special events, including a parade and the publication of an anniversary book. A store in downtown Cranford was used to sell memorabilia from the Police Department anniversary. Commemorative bricks were sold around the gazebo in Mayor's Park for township residents to leave a mark on the township. Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman marched in the anniversary parade. A large ass gazebo on the grounds of Iolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA This gazebo inside the spacious Singapore Botanic Gardens also serves as a bandstand. ... Jon Corzine 54th Governor of New Jersey; Incumbent Christine Christie Todd Whitman, the first female governor of New Jersey The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Christine Todd Christie Whitman (born September 26, 1946) is an American Republican politician and author, who served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey and was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the administration of President George W. Bush. ...

For those interested in the arts, the CDC (Cranford Dramatic Club) Community Theatre is a 300-seat community theater that sponsors award-winning musicals and plays year-round. More information, including subscriptions, can be found at the Theatre's website.

Cranford in film and television

• Several episodes in the third season of the popular 1990's television show, The Adventures of Pete & Pete were filmed in Cranford. One episode was shot at Cranford's Orange Avenue Pool.
• Cranford is the setting of the 2005 film, Guess Who starring Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher.
• Portions of the films Garden State, Far from Heaven and September 12 were shot in Cranford.
• Cranford was referred to in the Popular show "The Simpsons" during the episode "My Mother the Carjacker" when at one point, Homer holds up a newspaper reading "Cranford Man Missing". One of the writers, Michael Price, had parents living in Cranford.

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Notable residents

• Carol Blazejowski - Member of Basketball Hall of Fame and 1974 Cranford High School graduate.^[9]
• Thomas Sperry - Co-founder (the "S") of S&H Green Stamps
• Socratic - pop/rock band signed to indie music label Drive-Thru Records, home of bands such as Halifax and Hellogoodbye
• Pat Hogan - 2006 New Jersey State Wrestling Champion (171 lb. weight class) with a high school record of 107-19. Hogan is one of a select few wrestlers in Cranford High School's history to have over 100 wins.
• Carol Sweeney - Noted as sexiest woman of 2007 in the township of Cranford.

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External links

• Cranford Township home page
• Cranford Township Public Schools
• Cranford Township Public Schools's 2005-06 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
• National Center for Education Statistics data for the Cranford Township Public Schools
• Cranford.com
• Narrated history of Cranford by Cranford resident Bernie Wagenblast
• Hometown Memories - Cranford Page
• Cranford Track
• CNN Money Best Places Contender 2005
• Ranked Twelfth in NJ Monthly Top Towns 2006
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