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Cheers Cranford! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Cranford flood projects and road closures could affect your block
  • Why Cranford nursing home staff are protesting their working conditions now
  • Why Cranford's next committee meeting won't be broadcast live

Also on today's calendar: Massive Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cranford Advances Flood Projects, Reports $1.21 Million in Pool Revenue (tapinto.net) — Cranford is launching two flood-control projects this month, including desilting sections of the Rahway River and beginning South Side utility work that will close parts of Chestnut and High streets. Officials also reported strong pool revenues, new tree plantings, a Memorial Park redesign, and police staffing changes, while tightening meeting rules after recent disruptions to keep Township Committee sessions safe and orderly for residents.
   

2. N.J. healthcare union accuses nursing home operator of stalling contract talks (nj.com subscription) — Nursing home workers at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Cranford are picketing for better pay, staffing levels, and restored benefits after Atlas Healthcare's 2021 takeover. Union members say they've gone years without a contract and lost retirement and sick time, while Atlas points to five-star quality ratings and pledged compensation increases as talks continue.
   

3. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/3/2026 (insidernj.com) — Cranford residents should know that an upcoming committee meeting will not be aired live following recent disruptions, according to TAPinto, meaning you'll need to attend in person or wait for later coverage. The meeting change is part of a wider roundup of political and civic developments across New Jersey, from contract disputes to data center debates.
   

4. Cranford Police Blotter: Three DWI Arrests, Drug Charges (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Recent Cranford police activity included three DWI arrests and two drug possession cases stemming from traffic stops on North Avenue, Eastman Street, and Centennial Avenue. Officers also charged one person with disorderly conduct after an incident inside the Cranford Municipal Building. All defendants were issued court dates and released, highlighting ongoing enforcement on key local roads.
   

5. Drywall Cases Highlight NJ Worker Misclassification Enforcement (wconline.com) — New Jersey labor officials have stepped up stop-work orders against contractors accused of misclassifying workers, including actions on concrete work at the Cranford Public Library. For Cranford, that means public projects can be halted if payroll and classification rules aren't followed, as the state prepares to tighten regulations under the ABC test starting October 2026.
   

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