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🌱 Patch AM: Barking Dogs Scare Off Holiday Intruders In Cranford, Police Say
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Hello Cranford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Barking dogs foil Cranford break-in attempts on Christmas morning
- How a Cranford commissioner’s retirement will reshape Union County leadership
- How did Cranford’s hockey squad lose control after an early lead?
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Cranfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Very windy; colder, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy; morning flurries, temps: high: 34, low: 23.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, flurries; cold, with a high of 29 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Barking Dogs Scare Off Holiday Intruders In Cranford, Police Say (patch.com) — Cranford police say two attempted home break-ins on Christmas morning were thwarted when barking dogs scared off would-be intruders on Cranford Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue. With car thefts also rising in nearby towns, Cranford residents are urged to lock vehicles and homes, remove key fobs from cars, check security cameras, and report suspicious activity or share surveillance footage with local detectives. 
Find out what's happening in Cranfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Union County Commissioners Say Farewell to Kowalski, Granados (tapinto.net) — A longtime Cranford-based Union County commissioner, Bette Jane Kowalski, is retiring after more than 21 years of work that included advocacy for Cranford’s transit, parks, and flood control. Fellow commissioner Sergio Granados is also departing the board, which will swear in new members and a new chair on January 1 as leadership shifts for 2026.
• Horner nets 3 goals, Hillsborough takes win against Cranford - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com subscription) — Cranford High’s boys ice hockey team fell 7-1 to Hillsborough at Flemington Ice Arena, despite striking first on a goal by Patrick McComb. Cranford goalie Evan Ramos faced heavy pressure, making 28 saves, while Brody Horner’s hat trick powered Hillsborough’s comeback and eventual rout.
📸 Around Cranford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranford
- NEW YEARS EVE
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - NEW YEARS DAY
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Ice Hockey: Boys Developmental vs. Montclair (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:40 pm - SHOULDA 12:00-6:00
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Madison (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
8:00 pm - WILD 3:00PM - 5:15
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Bowling: Varsity (Date Changed from 01-09-26) vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm
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Thursday January 1
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📣 Cranford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Main - ESL
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10:30 am - Main--Grab & Go Chinese New Year's Craft
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11:00 am - Iselin - Grab & Go: New Year's Craft
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3:00 pm - Iselin - ESL
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6:30 pm - Zone 1 Recycling
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Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Hilo Driver - Perishable in Union. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kenilworth
- Kenilworth's 3rd Annual Unleashed Pro Fundraiser for the PBA Date Announced (tapinto.net)
- Kenilworth Residents on UCTVS Team ‘The Believers' to Hold Fundraiser at Fearvana Yoga (tapinto.net)
- Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week: Georgia Sode & Joe Squaillaro (tapinto.net)
Westfield
- Westfield Board of Education Receives Results of Annual Financial Audit (tapinto.net)
Summit
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
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