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Greetings Cranford! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly late-night Parkway crash in Cranford injures five, kills one
  • Where Saturday's Cranford book, coffee, and shopping crawl will take you

Also on today's calendar: Willow Tree Children's Chorus and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Friday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 1 Killed, 5 Injured In Fatal Chain-Reaction Wreck On Garden State Parkway In Cranford (patch.com) — Cranford drivers on the Garden State Parkway faced a deadly late-night chain-reaction crash that left one passenger dead and five people injured, including a seriously hurt 19-year-old Hillside man. State Police say multiple vehicles were involved near milepost 139.2, with one car overturning off the road and another striking trees as the investigation continues.
   

• Linden Silent Book Club Brings Its Open-to-All Approach to Downtown Cranford (tapinto.net) — Downtown Cranford will host a Linden Silent Book Club "Cranford Crawl" this Saturday, Sept. 19, featuring stops at Cranford Bookstore, local cafes, shops, and a quiet reading session in Hanson Park. Residents can drop in at any point, enjoy discounts, support small businesses, and simply read whatever they like alongside other book lovers.
   

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  • Does anyone have recommendations for a local roofer who specializes in roof repairs?
    I don't need a full roof replacement, just some repairs. (Nextdoor Cranford)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Union. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

  • N.J. activists are at war with data centers — and a fuel spill just made things a lot worse (nj.com)
  • Boys Soccer: Brearley Conquers Johnson (tapinto.net)
  • Assemblywoman Quijano Announces September Events for Union County Residents in Elizabeth (tapinto.net)

Westfield

  • Westfield Girl Featured in Ad Campaign for New Girl Scout Cookies (tapinto.net)
  • First Batch of Charlie's Ale Garden 2026 Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday (tapinto.net)

Maplewood

  • NJ Volunteers Deliver Rosh Hashanah Holiday Meals To Seniors, Holocaust Survivors (patch.com)
  • Maplewood's Bob Miller Oysterfest Returns Saturday To Support Melanoma Research, Local Families (patch.com)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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