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UPCOMING DATES

Early this morning, ABC News went live from The Morning Roast to discuss all that Cranford has to offer over the summer months. While this is a time of year many families try to get away for vacation, our wonderful town has an incredible amount going on. This includes Story Time with our Fire and Police Departments on Thursday mornings, Thursday evening concerts at Eastman Plaza, Tosho-con and other Library activities, Township Recreation programs and rentals from the Canoe Club, and a wide selection of local businesses and restaurants to visit.

This can be a slower season, so please remember to shop local. And be sure to redeem your Downtown Cranford gift cards–our businesses do not benefit until you spend them.

UPDATE: Footbridge Construction

Commissioner of Public Works Kathleen Miller Prunty gives an update on the footbridge construction projects.

• Balmiere Parkway / Riverside Drive (Union County Engineering Dept.):
• Balmiere Parkway side is complete.
• Working on the shoring at Riverside Drive.
• After banks are constructed the bridge will be brought in by crane.
• Crane Parkway / Harold Johnson Place (Cranford Department of Public Works):
• Welders are currently repairing the crossbeams.
• New planks will be installed.
• The bridge will be back in operation in about a month.

Watch the video update on TV 35

CRANFORD POOLS

Starting August 1: HALF-PRICE POOL MEMBERSHIP

• Register Online:https://register.communitypass.net/cranford

If signing up online and you have an account and ID cards already, please do not create a new account.

• Register In Person at Centennial Avenue Pool at 401 Centennial Avenue.

Registration Hours:

• Monday – Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Recreation Website: www.cranfordrecreation.org

New Pool Events

Kayak in the Pools

July 30, 3 to 5 p.m.

Orange Avenue Pool.

July 31, 3 to 5 p.m.

Centennial Avenue Pool.

Free: members, guests & day pass.

Summer Concert Series

July 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Orange Avenue Pool

Local band Triphammer

Members: $5 individual, $20/family

Non-Members: $10 individual, $30/family

Foam Party

August 6, 2 p.m.

Orange Avenue Pool

A mega foam blaster cannon will blast millions of tiny bubbles, creating a Foam Zone to play in.

Free: members, guests & day pass.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Superintendent of Cranford's Department of Public Works Ryan Elliot and TV35 host Don Smith discuss why pumps are deployed to Balmiere Parkway during large storms and how they work. This is the first in a series of videos explaining about how Cranford responds to flood events.

Refer to the OEM Website for more OEM information. OEM will continue to bring you more tips and advice for storm preparedness.

Refer to the Township of Cranford website for more information on the Township efforts in stormwater management, how to prepare in advance of a storm, what to do during a storm emergency, and more.

AGE FRIENDLY CRANFORD

Senior Citizen Day is Wednesday, August 21, and the Cranford Theater is celebrating with a complimentary showing of the film "Moonstruck" starring Cher. The film begins at 4 p.m. Click here to register for the film screening. This is sponsored by Union County Savings Bank.

New Jersey Senior Olympic Games--Registration is open now. Games are open to senior athletes ages 50 plus and held September 6-8 in Woodbridge, N.J. Learn more by clicking here.

JOB OPENINGS

• Part-time Clerk's Office Assistant
• Part-time Electrical Inspector
• Part-time Technical Assistant
• Police Department: Full-time Civilian Traffic Maintenance Driver/Laborer

Please go online to view our current job openings at:

https://www.cranfordnj.org/home/pages/employment-opportunities

Municipal Offices are operating under a Summer Hours schedule through Labor Day. Municipal Offices will be open as follows: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Look out for the next Township Newsletter on August 15.