Township of Cranford

09/15/2026

Cranford Rahway River Desilting Starts September 21st
Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty and Township Commissioner Brian Andrews discuss the Cranford Rahway River Desilting Project which starts September 21st. The desilting project is one of a number of methods being pursued to reduce area flooding during heavy rains.

09/15/2026

Cranford 250RevNJ Committee continues its celebration with two events this month.

🔹Tuesday, September 22, at 7 p.m.
Alisa Dupuy as Eliza Schuyler Hamilton

🔹Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m.
The American Revolution in Elizabeth and Vicinity
Presented by John Prescott

Held in the A/V room of the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue.

Events are free. Thanks to the Friends of the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Public Library for their support.

09/14/2026

Road Closure Notice
Chestnut Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between High Street and Walnut Avenue in Downtown Cranford weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while New Jersey American Water replaces a water main. The road is expected to be closed during this time period for about 3 to 4 weeks.

Downtown Cranford

09/11/2026

📍Reminder
Township Committee meeting
-Workshop on Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m.
-Official Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. following the Conference meeting at 7 p.m.
-Agendas will be available on the Township of Cranford website. https://www.cranfordnj.org/AgendaCenter

09/11/2026

Never Forget the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Today we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost to terrorist attacks against our nation, killing nearly 3,000 innocent people 25 years ago.

Here in Cranford, we honor and remember six of our own who never came home:
Dean P. Eberling, Christopher Michael Grady, Robert H. Lynch, Jr., Gregory Milanowycz, Thomas M. Regan, and Leonard J. Snyder, Jr.

recorded last night's 9/11 Memorial Service held by the Cranford Clergy Council and Interfaith Human Relations Committee at Memorial Park. You can watch it on their Facebook or YouTube channel, or on their cable channel.

09/10/2026

🐾Does Your Pet Have A License?
The Township of Cranford Health Department can issue a dog or cat license - as required by State Law.

Offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford.

Cat Licensing
Residents are required to obtain a license when the cat has reached what is termed "licensing age". Licensing age is defined by city regulation as: "any cat which has attained the age of seven months or which possesses a set of permanent teeth." The pet owner must show active Rabies vaccination at the time of application.

Dog Licensing
New Jersey State law requires that all dogs seven months of age or older must be licensed annually through the municipality where the pet owner lives.

More Information about pet licenses and the application can be found online at the official Township of Cranford website, under the Health Department. https://www.cranfordnj.org/2350/Pet-License

09/08/2026

On Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. the Cranford Clergy Council & Interfaith Human Relations Committee will hold a memorial service to remember, reflect, and honor all impacted by the 9/11 attacks.

25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service
📅 Thursday, September 10
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 At the park, corner of Springfield & North Union Avenue

Hosted by the Cranford Clergy Council & Interfaith Human Relations Committee.

Together, we will never forget those who lost their lives, the first responders, and the families and friends forever impacted by 9/11.

In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, 11 Springfield Avenue.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day. Thank you to everyone whose work makes a difference--every single day.

Municipal offices are closed today. The municipal building reopens on Tuesday, September 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

09/04/2026

Monday South curbside recycling is moved to Friday, September 11, for Labor Day.

09/04/2026

To apply please click on the link https://www.cranfordnj.org/DocumentCenter/View/10550/Cranford-Police-Officer-Employment-Application-UPDATED-2026-Non-PTC.

Now Accepting Applications for Sworn Police Officer. RECRUITMENT PROCESS UNDERWAY FOR UPCOMING ACADEMY CLASS!

The Cranford Police Department has begun recruiting for upcoming vacancies and is seeking Non-PTC Applicants, but PTC Candidates are also welcome to submit an application.

NON-PTC CERTIFIED APPLICANTS - GENERAL RECRUITING:
Non-PTC Applicants must apply to the Cranford Police Department by 4:00 PM by September 15, 2026 along with a $25.00 certified/cashier's check or money order made out to the "Township of Cranford". Non-PTC Applicants are required to participate in a written examination tentatively scheduled for September 22, 2026 and a physical test tentatively scheduled for September 29, 2026.

PTC CERTIFIED CANDIDATES:
PTC-Certified Candidates must submit an application by 4:00 PM on September 15, 2026. There is no application fee required for PTC candidates, who will not be required to complete written or physical testing outlined under the NON-PTC CERTIFIED APPLICANT process detailed above.

To apply please click on the link https://www.cranfordnj.org/DocumentCenter/View/10550/Cranford-Police-Officer-Employment-Application-UPDATED-2026-Non-PTC.