Hey there, Cranford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: International Concert and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Cranford Mayor, Westfield Residents Among Union County SHERO Honorees (patch.com) — Cranford residents, including Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty and several other local women, are being honored with Union County’s 2026 SHERO Award for their leadership and community service. The recognition highlights Cranford’s strong representation among countywide honorees, celebrating contributions in civic life, advocacy, and other community-focused efforts across Union County.
2. New E-Bike Laws Coming: Cranford Urges Parents To Prepare (patch.com) — Cranford officials are urging parents and residents to learn New Jersey’s new e-bike rules before enforcement begins this summer, and the Police Department is holding information sessions at the Cranford Community Center. With licensing, registration, insurance, age limits, and helmet requirements taking effect statewide in July, families are encouraged to attend upcoming presentations to understand how the law will affect young riders locally.
3. Cranford Officials Address Budget, Pool Memberships, and 750 Walnut Traffic Study (tapinto.net) — Cranford’s 2026 municipal budget and more than $8 million in capital projects are now approved, with officials stressing flood mitigation, road work, and no increase in township debt. Leaders also flagged lagging Orange Avenue Pool memberships and outlined a fall traffic study around the 750 Walnut Avenue development that will include neighborhood input.
4. Affronti leads Cranford to shutout over Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Cranford’s baseball team stayed hot with a 4-0 home win over Scotch Plains-Fanwood, sparked by 5.1 shutout innings from Alex Affronti and a four-run seventh inning. The Cougars, now on an eight-game winning streak, next travel to face Johnson this afternoon in the Union County Tournament quarterfinals.
5. These are the top cover bands rocking the Shore this summer (app.com) — A Cranford-based cover band, Mushmouth, is among six groups highlighted as top draws on the Jersey Shore’s booming live music circuit this summer. The article explains how earlier showtimes and classic ’70s and ’80s hits are fueling a resurgence in cover band crowds, especially for fans 40 and older.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Cranford PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Cranford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Cranford, NJ Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.