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🌱 Patch AM: Miller Prunty Takes Over As Mayor Of Cranford
You won't want to miss January Food Collection on the Cranford Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Veteran Cranford leader Kathleen Miller Prunty returns as mayor
- How Cranford’s Cougars were outpaced by Union on their home court
Also on today's calendar: January Food Collection and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 36 degrees.
- Wednesday: A morning shower possible, temps: high: 50, low: 33.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Miller Prunty Takes Over As Mayor Of Cranford (patch.com) — Cranford residents have a familiar face back in charge as longtime public servant Kathleen Miller Prunty is sworn in for a new term as mayor, alongside former mayor Dr. Terrence Curran on the Township Committee. The reorganization meeting, attended by Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, also confirmed Paul A. Gallo as Deputy Mayor and Commissioner of Public Safety, with priorities including public safety education and continued community-focused initiatives. 
• Boys Basketball: Union Beats Cranford, 69-52 (tapinto.net) — Cranford boys basketball fell at home to Union, 69–52, as the visitors hit 12 threes and controlled the game from the first quarter on. Enzo Madrini led Cranford with 23 points and five rebounds, while teammate Nick Kiriakitis added eight points and three assists in the Cougars’ effort.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranford
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★ Featured events ★
- January Food Collection
Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave E, Cranford
10:00 am - Meadowbrook Day Camp to Host Open House on January 11, 2026
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
11:00 am
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Summit (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:45 pm - Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. West Essex (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
6:35 pm - Bowling: Varsity vs. TBD (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Union Catholic Regional (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 - Basketball: Boys JV vs. Union Catholic Regional (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
5:30 pm - Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Union Catholic Regional (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
7:00 pm - Bowling: Varsity (Date Changed to 01-05-26) vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Away)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Health Maintenance Program
Union Township, NJ Calendar , Union Senior Center 652 Rahway Ave. , Union
9:30 am - Main - ESL
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
10:30 am - Zumba Gold Class
Union Township, NJ Calendar Union, NJ 07083
1:30 pm - Fords - Teens: Community Service Club
Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
3:30 pm
Tuesday January 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Don’t be a Zillow Zombie!
If ready to be strategic in your search as a serious shopper, know the steps to a successful transaction #openhouse #realestate #homebuyers (Nextdoor South Side)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Westfield. Apply here.
- Roselle Board of Education posted a job opening for Science, Chemistry or Biology High School Teacher in Roselle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kenilworth
- Kenilworth Recap: Brearley Wrestling Huge Victory, Athletes of the Week, The Believers Fundraiser & More (tapinto.net)
- Michigan Deli Lunch Specials January (tapinto.net)
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