Union County News

Brayden Fry, a four-year starter for the Cranford High School baseball team, was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 16th round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday. The 6-0, 165-pound shortstop helped lead the Cougars to the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 championship last month.

Cranford dedicates a memorial bench at Cafe Teasia honoring Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, two high school friends who died in 2025.

Cranford authorities seek help locating 150+ illegally dumped box turtles. Residents can bring recovered turtles to fire station 9am-7pm. Contact info.

Cranford Senior Bulletin July/August 2026 now available in print and online. Find copies at Community Center, Library, and Municipal Building.

Five Cranford students have their artwork displayed in the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, currently at the Linden Public Library through August 14.

Cranford modernizes downtown with traffic improvements, pedestrian safety, and parking optimization using $4.75 million in state funding for the Streetscape Project.

Cranford educator Lori Talbot advocates for blood donation through Miles of Kindness, highlighting America's critical shortage and need for lifesaving donors.

Noreen Andrews, Union Catholic Assistant Principal, receives 2026 Scouting America Union County Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of educational leadership.

Spotted Lanternfly quarantine affects all New Jersey residents. Learn about regulated materials, compliance checklists, and permit requirements for moving items.

Vincent Battiloro, 18, waived to adult court in Cranford hit-and-run deaths of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas. Charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Chaos erupted during public comment at a Cranford Township meeting, leading to the arrest of a former township committee candidate.

Cranford advances AI data center ban while addressing downtown repairs and summer projects.

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Union County offers two free household hazardous waste drop-off events remaining in 2026. August 8 at Kean University in Union; October 25 in Scotch Plains.

Fluffy Fluffy Cafe, a Japanese soufflé pancake specialist, opens in Cranford this week with a three-day grand opening celebration July 10–12. The menu features 15 pancake flavors alongside eggs Benedict, savory croffles, Basque cheesecakes, and specialty drinks. Registered guests get free refreshers and cheesecake slices. It's the first Union County location for this growing chain.

Cranford's America 250 celebration moves indoors to beat the heatwave, but the free food, games, and activities are still happening today.

The Cranford Municipal Building closes Friday, July 3, 2026. The Conservation Center closes Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, for the holiday weekend.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment postponed the 600 Lincoln Park East application hearing to August 10th at 7:30 pm, with applicant re-notification to surrounding properties.

Municipal Offices will operate on a Summer Hours Schedule from May 29 through Labor Day with adjusted hours.