Cranford Calendar

Jul
20
Sat
2019
Mobile Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations - See Event
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mobile Paper Shredding Event @ Various Locations - See Event

Union County will host one more Mobile Paper Shredding Event in June; the event will be on Saturday, June 29 at the Union County Vo-Tech School located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.  Union County will continue their Mobile Paper Shredding Program in July with events on Thursday, July 11th in Rahway River Park located off St. Georges Avenue in Rahway, and on Saturday, July 20th at the old Bristol Myers complex located at 1350 Liberty Avenue in Hillside.  All events will run from 9 am to 1 pm or until the truck(s) get filled and there is a limit of four (4) bags or boxes of confidential documents per car.  Please DO NOT bring material that is already shredded.

Scrap Metal Recycling @ Multiple Locations - See Event
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Scrap Metal Recycling @ Multiple Locations - See Event

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program also continues in July.  The first Thursday event is canceled due to the July 4th holiday but the Third Saturday collection will be on Saturday, July 20th.    There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and Rahway.  All locations will be open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture to name a few.

Please visit ucnj.org/recycling for more information or directions. 

Aug
3
Sat
2019
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event @ Union County Vo Tech School
Aug 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event @ Union County Vo Tech School | Scotch Plains | New Jersey | United States

Our next household hazardous waste event is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Union County Vo Tech School located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.  Items for drop off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints, and deck stain.  Latex Paint (wall paint) is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded in with your regular garbage.  Car Tires will also be collected at this event.

Jun
20
Sat
2020
Scrap Metal Recycling Event @ Union County College
Jun 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Scrap Metal Recycling Event @ Union County College

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will start on Saturday, June 20th.   The location of the Cranford drop off has been changed to Union County College, for the month of June only.  Program is open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture to name a few.

Jun
27
Sat
2020
Mobile Paper Shredding Events @ Union County Vo Tech School
Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mobile Paper Shredding Events @ Union County Vo Tech School

Union County is also kicking off their Mobile Paper Shredding Events in June with a weekend of shredding!  The events will be held on Saturday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 28th at the Union County Vo Tech School located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Both events will run from 9 am to 1 pm or until the truck(s) get filled.  Residents can bring up to four bags of confidential documents per vehicle for shredding.  Please DO NOT bring material that is already shredded.

Jun
28
Sun
2020
Mobile Paper Shredding Events @ Union County Vo Tech School
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mobile Paper Shredding Events @ Union County Vo Tech School

Union County is also kicking off their Mobile Paper Shredding Events in June with a weekend of shredding!  The events will be held on Saturday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 28th at the Union County Vo Tech School located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. Both events will run from 9 am to 1 pm or until the truck(s) get filled.  Residents can bring up to four bags of confidential documents per vehicle for shredding.  Please DO NOT bring material that is already shredded.

Jul
21
Tue
2020
Mobile Paper Shredding Event @ Kean University
Jul 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mobile Paper Shredding Event @ Kean University

Mobile Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, August 8th at Kean University on Morris Avenue in Union.  The event will run from 9 am to 1 pm or until the truck(s) get filled.  Residents can bring up to four bags of confidential documents per vehicle for shredding.  Please DO NOT bring material that is already shredded.

Please be advised that all participants for all events will be required to remain in their cars with their windows rolled up and face coverings on.  Materials must be easily identifiable in the trunk, cargo area or truck bed for safe removal by staff.

Aug
1
Sat
2020
Household Hazardous Waste Program @ Union County Vo Tech School
Aug 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Household Hazardous Waste Program @ Union County Vo Tech School | Scotch Plains | New Jersey | United States

Household Hazardous Waste Program will be on Saturday, August 1st at the Union County Vo Tech School located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. The event will be held from 9 am to 2 pm.  Items for drop off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints, and deck stain.  Latex Paint/Acrylic/Enamel (wall paint) is water-based and is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded with your regular garbage.  The Union County Police Bomb Squad will also be on hand to collect Ammunition and Fireworks at this event.

Please be advised that all participants for all events will be required to remain in their cars with their windows rolled up and face coverings on.  Materials must be easily identifiable in the trunk, cargo area or truck bed for safe removal by staff.

Aug
6
Thu
2020
Scrap Metal Recycling Event – Canceled
Aug 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Scrap Metal Recycling Event - Canceled

Free Scrap Metal Recycling Drop-off Cancelled for August 6 Due to Storm Damage

Union County’s free scrap metal recycling program will not be held on Thursday, August 6, due to downed wires and other debris from Tropical Storm Isaias in Cranford and Rahway.

The program will resume on its regularly scheduled date of Saturday, August 15. Free scrap metal recycling is available to Union County residents at two drop-off locations:

· Cranford – Emergency Services Building at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.

· Rahway – Rahway River Park, at the park maintenance yard.

Both locations are open for drop-offs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first Thursday and third Saturday of each month, until November 21.

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-9, participants must wear face coverings, keep their windows closed, and stay in their vehicles at all times. Materials should be placed in the vehicle’s trunk, cargo area, or truck bed, easily accessible to staff, who will remove it from the vehicle.

A complete list of accepted scrap metals, and information on all Union County recycling programs, is available online at ucnj.org/recycling or call the Recycling Hotline, 908-654-9889.

Aug
15
Sat
2020
Scrap Metal Recycling Event – Canceled
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Scrap Metal Recycling Event - Canceled

Free Scrap Metal Recycling Drop-off Cancelled for August 6 Due to Storm Damage

Union County’s free scrap metal recycling program will not be held on Thursday, August 6, due to downed wires and other debris from Tropical Storm Isaias in Cranford and Rahway.

The program will resume on its regularly scheduled date of Saturday, August 15. Free scrap metal recycling is available to Union County residents at two drop-off locations:

· Cranford – Emergency Services Building at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.

· Rahway – Rahway River Park, at the park maintenance yard.

Both locations are open for drop-offs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first Thursday and third Saturday of each month, until November 21.

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-9, participants must wear face coverings, keep their windows closed, and stay in their vehicles at all times. Materials should be placed in the vehicle’s trunk, cargo area, or truck bed, easily accessible to staff, who will remove it from the vehicle.

A complete list of accepted scrap metals, and information on all Union County recycling programs, is available online at ucnj.org/recycling or call the Recycling Hotline, 908-654-9889.

Sep
14
Mon
2020
Cranford Township Facilities Reopen to the Public @ Township of Cranford Municipal Building
Sep 14 all-day
Township offices and facilities will reopen to the public starting Monday, Sept. 14. The public can visit the Municipal Building, Cranford Library, and Centennial Avenue Fitness Center. The Community Center will not be open for walk-ins but clubs and civic organizations may reserve a room for meetings or activities.
  • Everyone entering a public building must wear a mask and observe other protocols like social distancing.
  • Each of the facilities has installed plexiglass dividers, safety signage, and hand sanitizer dispensers
Municipal Building
  • The building is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm; you are encouraged to call or email ahead to make certain the person you wish to see is available.
  • We ask that you leave the building once you have completed your business.
  • The Township installed secure lockboxes at the rear and Health Dept. entrances for your convenience so you don’t have to come into the building if you are dropping off items. You can use the boxes for tax payments, building, zoning and engineering applications and health forms.
  • Please use the entrance from the parking lot and go the Reception Desk.
  • For more information, telephone numbers, email addresses, or to download forms please go to www.cranfordnj.org.

Centennial Avenue Indoor Pool & Fitness Center
  • The Fitness Center will be open Monday through Friday, 5 am to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm.
  • Maximum capacity is 22 people; if capacity is reached, members have the option to wait (one out, one in).
  • Members must scan membership card to facilitate contact tracing, if necessary.
  • The facility and equipment will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day
  • Some equipment has been removed and remaining equipment is adequately spaced.
  • Members will be required to fill out a pre-screening form upon entry and have temperature taken.
  • Arrive dressed for your workout; bring your own hand towel, water, yoga mat.
  • Locker rooms are only for hand washing and rest room. No showers.
  • No guests will be permitted; babysitting room will be closed.
  • Registration: https://register.communitypass.net/Cranford; for more information please call 908-709-7260 or email [email protected].
  • Indoor Pool: Target date for opening the indoor pool is October 5. Orange Avenue Pool will remain open from now until September 27th, 4-7 pm on weekdays, 12-6 pm on weekends and 11:15 AM – 1:30 PM during the week for lap swim by reservation only.
Cranford Library
  • The Library will begin limited open hours for browsing new books in adult, young adult, children, and media collections. This will be in a new, dedicated space inside the Walnut Avenue entrance area.
  • The area is small, so one person at a time will be allowed entry for a 10-minute period.
  • Small children will be allowed with a parent or caregiver and must be supervised.
  • Library users can check out items or request items located elsewhere in the Library at the Circulation Desk. Library staff will pull those items and deliver to the front desk.
  • Library hours will be:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 11 am to 1pm and 5 to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 1 pm and 7 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • For more information about the Library hours, programs, Grab & Go, Lending the Internet and getting a Library card please click here or call 709-7272.
Community Center
  • Community organizations and clubs are invited to reserve rooms for meetings or activities. The staff has information about maximum capacity for each room in the Community Center and will assist you in booking a room to best accommodate your group.
  • The gym and teen room remain closed and programs will not resume in person at this time.
  • To reserve a room or get more information call 908-709-7283
Oct
15
Thu
2020
CJWC Sip n Shop Bag Pickup @ Cranford Community Center
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CJWC Sip n Shop Bag Pickup @ Cranford Community Center

The Cranford Woman’s Club would like to announce their annual Sip n Shop Event taking place Friday, October 16th in Downtown from 5 pm to 9 pm. Also, that evening will be the Scarecrow Stroll throughout the town for all to participate in voting for the winners. Please join in helping our community and businesses during this difficult time.

Tickets are $25.00 and are available online at https://cwc-sipandshop2020.eventbrite.com

They will also be sold at Augusta Mae, Periwinkles, and Simply in downtown Cranford.

Tickets will include a wine garden, refreshments, discounts, a goodie bag, music and so much more!

The bag pick up will be Thursday 10/15 @ the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue from 6 pm-9 pm.

This is a Covid-19 compliant event. Participants are expected to follow social distancing measures and to wear face masks when entering merchants and buildings and when not eating or drinking.. Thank you for supporting our merchants and keeping our community safe.

Oct
16
Fri
2020
CJWC Sip n Shop @ Downtown Cranford
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CJWC Sip n Shop @ Downtown Cranford

The Cranford Woman’s Club would like to announce their annual Sip n Shop Event taking place Friday, October 16th in Downtown from 5 pm to 9pm. Also that evening will be the Scarecrow Stroll through out the town for all to participate in voting for the winners. Please join in helping our community and businesses during this difficult time.

Tickets are $25.00 and are available on line at https://cwc-sipandshop2020.eventbrite.com

They will also be sold at Augusta Mae, Periwinkles and Simply in downtown Cranford.

Tickets will include a wine garden, refreshments, discounts, a goodie bag, music and so much more!

The bag pick up will be Thursday 10/15 @ the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue from 6 pm-9pm.

This is a Covid-19 compliant event. Participants are expected to follow social distancing measures and to wear face masks when entering merchants and buildings and when not eating or drinking.. Thank you for supporting our merchants and keeping our community safe.

Mar
25
Thu
2021
Virtual Breakfast with Cranford Mayor, Kathleen Miller Prunty @ Virtual
Mar 25 @ 8:00 am
May
7
Fri
2021
Sip & Shop @ Downtown Cranford
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sip & Shop @ Downtown Cranford
The Cranford Woman’s Club is pleased to announce our annual Sip & Shop event!!
Please save the date! Friday, May 7th in Downtown Cranford. It will take place in two shifts, in order to be COVID compliant, 5 pm-7 pm and 7 pm-9 pm.
Tickets are $30 and go on sale this week. More details will be posted shortly. Please stay tuned!
Tickets include the wine garden, refreshments, discounts, a goodie bag, music and so much more. This will be an evening you will not want to miss.
This beloved event is a wonderful way to support our community and local businesses. Proceeds from the benefit support CWC’s philanthropic and scholarship fund.
Mark your calendar, grab that friend that is your worst shopping influence(you know who she is), and snag a ticket as soon as they go live. These go fast and after being holed up for over a year, spring is finally here! Let’s enjoy the weather, our town, and some friends, all while supporting a cause.
* This is a COVID-19 compliant event. Participants are asked to follow social distancing rules and mask-wearing guidelines.
Jun
3
Thu
2021
Scrap Metal Recycling @ See Description
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Scrap Metal Recycling @ See Description

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue in June with events being held on Thursday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 19th.   There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway.  The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.  The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard at Rahway Park on St. Georges Avenue.  The events run from 9 am to 12 pm at both locations.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

Jun
5
Sat
2021
Household Hazardous Waste Program @ Union County College
Jun 5 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Household Hazardous Waste Program @ Union County College

The next Household Hazardous Waste Program will be on Saturday, June 5th at Union County College located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.  The event will be held from 9 am to 2 pm.  Items for drop-off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints, and deck stain.  Latex Paint/Acrylic/Enamel (wall paint) is water-based and is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded with your regular garbage.

Please visit www.ucnj.org/recycling for more information or directions.

Please download the Recycle Coach app to get the latest information and reminders about county recycling events.

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event @ Union County College
Jun 5 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event @ Union County College | Cranford | New Jersey | United States

Household Hazardous Waste Event will be held on Saturday, June 5th at Union County College located at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.  The event will run from 9 am to 2pm.  Items for drop off include old pesticides & herbicides, pool chemicals, gasoline, oil-based paints and deck stain.  Latex Paint/Acrylic/Enamel (wall paint) is water-based and is NOT ACCEPTED.  It should be dried out and discarded in with your regular garbage.

Jun
19
Sat
2021
Scrap Metal Recycling @ See Description
Jun 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Scrap Metal Recycling @ See Description

Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue in June with events being held on Thursday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 19th.   There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and one in Rahway.  The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.  The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard at Rahway Park on St. Georges Avenue.  The events run from 9 am to 12 pm at both locations.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.

Jul
1
Thu
2021
Scrap Metal Recycling Program @ See Description
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling program will continue on Thursday, July 1st, and Saturday, July 17th. There are two (2) locations in Union County for residents to drop off their metal for recycling, one in Cranford and Rahway.  The location of the Cranford drop-off is the Emergency Services/ Traffic Enforcement facility located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard.  The Rahway drop-off is located at the Rahway Service Yard located in Rahway River Park off of St. Georges Avenue.  The program is open from 9 am to 12 pm.  Residents can drop off old appliances, microwaves, air conditioners, and metal lawn furniture, to name a few.