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🌱 Patch AM: Cranford Cop Denied Promotion Over Politics: Jury

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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:

  • Cranford officer wins retaliation case over delayed promotion to lieutenant
  • Which big leadership changes are coming to Cranford’s schools this year?
  • How did Union follow up its big road win over Cranford?

Also on today's calendar: January Food Collection and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Windy; a morning shower, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 35.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 54 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cranford Cop Denied Promotion Over Politics: Jury (patch.com) — Cranford residents are learning that longtime police officer Timothy O’Brien won a jury verdict against former Chief Ryan Greco, after claiming politics cost him a promotion to lieutenant. A Union County jury awarded him economic damages for retaliation, while clearing Cranford Commissioner Brian Andrews and leaving the township itself free of liability, as officials insist the promotion process was fair and non-political.
   

• Cranford Board of Education Reviews Leadership Changes and District Planning (tapinto.net) — Cranford’s school district is entering a major transition, with longtime Superintendent Dr. Scott Rubin and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brian Heineman departing and several new leaders, including incoming Superintendent Mark Cantagallo, stepping in. At a recent Board of Education meeting, officials detailed promotions for key administrators and confirmed that referendum-funded construction for full-day kindergarten remains on schedule, underscoring ongoing investment in Cranford’s schools.
   

• Boys Basketball: Union Routs Previously Undefeated A.L. Johnson, 62-30 (tapinto.net) — Union’s boys basketball team stayed hot with a dominant 62-30 win over previously undefeated A.L. Johnson, just a day after beating Cranford 69-52 on the road. The article highlights Union’s depth, defense, and key scorers, but also signals that Cranford recently faced a strong Farmers squad in back-to-back action.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday January 7
  • Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. West Essex (Home)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    6:35 pm
  • District Band Night
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • FIDDLER AUDITIONS 7:00PM
    Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford
  • Exploration Stations
    Cranford Community Center , 220 Walnut Ave , Cranford
    10:00 am
  • Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Union Catholic Regional (Home)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    4:00 pm
  • Cozy Storytime
    Cranford Community Center , 220 Walnut Ave , Cranford
    4:00 pm
  • Bowling: Varsity vs. TBD (Home)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    4:00 pm
  • Basketball: Girls JV vs. Union Catholic Regional (Home)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

  • Kenilworth's Fearvana Yoga Announces January Schedule & Upcoming Events (tapinto.net)
  • Notice of the Kenilworth Board of Education Regular and Special Meeting Schedule for 2026 (tapinto.net)
  • Judge Denies McIver's Bid To Get Assault Charges Dropped After Clash Outside ICE Prison (patch.com)

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