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🌱 Patch AM: How Cranford is honoring Maria and Isabella one year later

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Good day Cranford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cranford is honoring Maria and Isabella one year later
  • Can Cranford's 4-0 Cougars keep rolling through a brutal October?
  • What's planned for Sunday's Cranford Street Fest on North Union?

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cranford e-bike deaths: One year later, questions remain (nj1015.com) — Cranford residents are gathering Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil marking one year since teens Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were killed when an SUV struck their e-bike on Burnside Avenue. Families are still grieving while prosecutors pursue a grand-jury indictment and their attorney investigates whether prior harassment complaints and local law-enforcement ties were properly handled.
   

• Cranford football is 4-0 as its schedule gets even tougher (unionnewsdaily.com) — Cranford High's football team has surged to a 4-0 start, putting the Cougars in strong position within their conference as they head into a tougher October schedule. Upcoming games against Montgomery, South Plainfield, Carteret, and powerhouse Hillside will determine whether Cranford can secure a division title and another state playoff run for local fans.
   

• NJIB's Guide to 15+ New Jersey October Street Fairs 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Cranford residents can enjoy the free Cranford Street Fest on October 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along North Union Avenue and Alden Street, featuring more than 100 artisans and local businesses. Expect food, crafts, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly activities as the former Cranford Street Fair returns in an expanded, festival-style format.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cranford Porchfest Returns Saturday, October 10! —Chrissie Shivers Read on Patch
  • New Jersey Blood Services Call for Donors After Nor'easter Causes Drive Cancellations —Shauna Lynch Read on Patch
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Food Service Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.49 - $15.49/hr in Garwood. Apply here.
  • Giant Eagle posted a job opening for Line Cook in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

  • Borough of Kenilworth Announces Upcoming October Activities for Seniors (tapinto.net)
  • Kenilworth David Brearley High School Student Receives Prestigious AP Capstone Diploma (tapinto.net)
  • Football: Kenilworth Bears Continue to Thrive (tapinto.net)

Clark

  • Clark Schools Plan Week Of Respect With Districtwide Spirit Week (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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