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In today's newsletter:

• Why Cranford's latest Township Committee meeting went off live TV
• Meet the Cranford forwards expected to light up scoreboards

Also on today's calendar: Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 70 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cranford Township Committee Meeting Not Airing Live Following Recent Disruptions (tapinto.net) — Cranford's Township Committee meeting is not airing live on TV 35 after recent disruptions and safety concerns, though it is still being recorded in full. Residents can instead watch the meeting on Wednesday at set times or online, as officials emphasize balancing transparency with keeping attendees and staff safe.
   

• Union County Conference girls soccer forwards to watch in 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Two standout Cranford High girls soccer forwards, Ava Cao and Isabella Reibarkh, are highlighted among Union County's top returning offensive players for the 2026 season. Their combined scoring power, including Reibarkh's 22 goals last year, positions Cranford as a serious attacking threat in conference play this fall.
   

📸 Around Cranford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranford

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes →
  Dr. Mike The Sport Psych, 66 Elm St, Westfield
  11:59 pm
Saturday September 19
• LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA: Flamenco/Jazz & Pop music & dance fusion with the acclaimed ALBA MUSIK GROUP →
  GALERIA The Art Venue,
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• Girls JV Field Hockey vs Millburn High School
  Westfield School District 751 Rahway Ave, Westfield New Jersey 07090
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Boys JV Soccer @ Governor Livingston High School
  Westfield School District 175 Watchung Blvd., Berkeley Heights NJ 07922
  4:00 pm
• Flawless →
  Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaugh-Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Flawless →
  Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaugh-Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Cranford Fall Blood Drive →
  Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Rahway River Fly Tyers Group →
  Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Willow Tree Children's Chorus →
  Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains
  5:00 pm
• Flawless →
  Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaugh-Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Baker Street Fall Flea →
  Maplewood Village, Maplewood
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
  Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

• Kenilworth Public Schools Welcomes New Staff Ahead of the 2026–27 School Year (tapinto.net)
• Michigan Deli Lunch Specials September 1 (tapinto.net)

Westfield

• Westfield Car Show To Bring Vehicles, Family Activities, Food Trucks (patch.com)

Maplewood

• Maplewood Village Streets Will Hit A High Note Saturday (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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