The Office of the Township Clerk covers a wide range of responsibilities to assure the orderly functioning of our municipal government. This is due to its unique position whereby the Clerk's office functions as a vital nerve center of municipal affairs. Civic, social, judicial, legislative and many other matters are channeled through this busy municipal hub. The Township Clerk is responsible for many statutory functions, among  them being: Secretary to the governing body in which capacity attends all meetings and records the minutes, executes all contracts, ordinances and  resolutions, and maintains all the official records of the township; Secretary to the municipal corporation, maintaining the official seal of the township; election official and issuer of various licenses for the township. Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Most Recent Agenda / View All Agendas and Minutes In order to see the online form files you need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Dog and Cat License Application

Public Records Request for Municipal Records Public Records Request Police Rental Property Registration Form (PDF  or  Apply Online) Renewal for Gasoline Dispenser Trailer Park / Trailer Camp Video Game Distribution and Licensing Open Air Junk DealersFor help, please send mail to the webmaster (classifieds@losch.net), giving this error message and the time and date of the error.TAP Into Another Town's News: Basking Ridge - 07920 Liberty Corner - 07938 West Millington - 07946 Berkeley Heights - 07922 Bridgewater - Raritan - 08807 East Brunswick - 08816 East Hanover / Florham Park - 07936 East Hanover - 07936 Florham Park - 07932 East Orange / Orange - 07017 Flemington / Raritan - 08822 Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) - 08822 Greater Olean - 14760 Millburn / Short Hills - 07041 Milltown / Spotswood - 08850 Pine Brook - 07058 New Providence - 07974 Andover Township - 07821

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Cedar Grove - 07009 West Essex - 07006 North Caldwell - 07006 Essex Fells - 07021 West Caldwell - 07007 West Orange - 07052 Mon, September 12, 6:30 PM Elizabeth Public Library, Elizabeth Business Law for the Small Business Owner Mon, September 12, 7:30 PM Cranford Community Center, Cranford An Evening of Country Music featuring Acoustic ... Post an Event » Man Wanted for Child Sexual Assault Apprehended in North Carolina ELIZABETH, NJ – Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park recently announced the apprehension apprehended in North Carolina of a fugitive wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a child in Rahway four years ago. Wilfredo Cabrera, 48, is charged with single counts of second-degree sexual assault of a minor and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Read More Union County News Elizabeth Firefighters Help Honor Those Lost on 9/11 Through Support of 245 Mile Charity Run TRENTON, NJ - When Jeremy Boyd and his band of runners pass through Elizabeth on their way to Ground Zero, they will be hosted by Members of Elizabeth Locals 9 and 209 who will provide lunch and will conduct a flag ceremony with the 9/11 National Remembrance Flag that will be carried to Ground Zero with the help of Roselle Locals 55 and 255.

When the runners arrive at Trenton Fire ... Read More Press Releases FDA Says - Antibacterial Soaps Coming Off the Market. JOANNA HAYDEN, PHD, CHES On September 2, 2016, the FDA announced that over-the-counter antibacterial soaps containing any of 19 different ingredients will be removed from the marketplace within a year. The reason for this ruling? Manufacturer’s did not provide evidence that these soaps are safe for long term use or that they are more effective in preventing illness than plain soap and water. Getting Some Skin in the Game NATIONALLY SYNDICATED COLUMNIST AND AUTHOR, TRACY BECKERMAN As summer winds down, one of the things I can be confident of is that my chances of getting poison ivy go down significantly. For some reason, this is something that seems to be a challenge for me every summer. It has happened every year like clockwork for the twenty years we have been living in the ‘burbs, so one would naturally think after such a long time I might have an inkling what the ...

‘Las Cruces’ at Premiere Stages Receives a Powerful Production UNION, NJ – “Las Cruces,” the new play by Vincent Delaney, is the winner of the 2016 Premiere Stages Play Festival award. And for good reason. This riveting story is about a man who leaves his Connecticut home in search of peace and quiet (or perhaps escape) in the bold, barren stretches of New Mexico. He rents a trailer out in the desert for a year, but soon discovers that ... 122 East Westfield Avenue Roselle Park, NJ 07204 View More Listings » Post a Business »Click here for more information.News & AnnouncementsNo Bulky Waste Pickup this FallThe Township Committee advertised for public bids for user fee based Bulky Waster Permits. This year, no bids were received from private haulers. Residents should reach out to their own hauler if they are in need of large item pickup. Union County Mosquito Spraying – Thursday, September 1Orange Ave. Paving – Monday, August 29 – Wednesday, August 31, 2016 ( Weather Permitting)Union County Mosquito Spraying – Thursday, August 25, 2016Cranford Junior Woman’s Club Seeking Homes for the “Home for the Holidays” House TourNo Bulky Waste Pickup this FallThe Township Committee advertised for public bids for user fee based Bulky Waster Permits.

Residents should reach out to their own hauler if they are in need of large item pickup. Read moreUnion County Mosquito Spraying – Thursday, September 1Please be advised that spraying for Adult Mosquitoes will be tonight, Thursday, September 1, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. on Hillside Ave., Crane Pkwy. Read moreOrange Ave. Paving – Monday, August 29 – Wednesday, August 31, 2016 ( Weather Permitting)Paving limits on Orange Ave. are from Craig St. to 100 feet past Hemlock Circle. The contractor will start on Hemlock Circle near the Kenilworth border and make their way towards Craig Pl..  Some intersecting roads that could be affected in the vicinity are: Linden Place, Craig Place, Manor Ave, Columbia Ave, Parker Ave, Locust […] Read moreUnion County Mosquito Spraying – Thursday, August 25, 2016Please be advised that spraying for Adult Mosquitoes will be tonight, Thursday, August 25, 2016 between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. on Carpenter Place, Osborne Place, Hamilton Avenue, Eastman Street, Holly Street, Hillside Avenue and Crane Pkwy..  

Any Cranford resident wishing to utilize Open Center must be registered. Also, any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student planning to attend Teen Night must also be registered. Registration must be done in person. Forms are available at the Community Center. Proof of residency is required. This short, lively story time is perfect for babies and toddlers! Children ages 3-23 months are invited to join us for a morning of books and songs followed by free play. No registration required, just drop in! Please note: this event is presented on Mondays and repeated on Wednesdays. Please choose one session a week. Acoustic Soul are Joanne Clendining on guitar and vocals and Geno Samero on guitar and vocals. The duo will be playing a selection of country standards. Admission is free and all are welcome. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. This early literacy story time was created especially for our preschool-aged friends! Children ages 3-5 and their caregiver are invited to listen to stories and sing songs!

Independent readers are invited to hone their skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Registration is required and can be done in person or by phone. Recreation & ParksCRANFORD POOL AND FITNESS CENTER 2016 SUMMER & ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION PoliceCranford Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Communications Officer.Cranford Police Department seeking Communications OfficerSIDEWALK CLEARING & VEHICLE REMOVALCRANFORD COMMUTER ALERT – PARKING INFO FOR MONDAY JAN 25thCPD Seeking Candidates for PatrolmanRecyclingNo Bulky Waste Pickup this FallTownship of Cranford Guide to Backyard CompostingELECTRONICS ARE NOW ACCEPTED:LibraryHigh School Summer Reading DiscussionsCranford Library Sponsoring SAT/ACT Info SessionSummer Reading at the Cranford Library!Cranford Library Will Be Closed on Monday, January 25.Celtic Harpist William JacksonFireSummer Fire & Life Safety Tips from the Cranford Fire DepartmentSIDEWALK CLEARING & VEHICLE REMOVALFire Prevention Month theme “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep”Portable Heater Safety TipsThanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking firesDowntown CranfordRegister for Downtown Cranford’s 9th Annual Scarecrow Stroll!

Lauren Curley Continues the Legacy of her Father-in-Law at Styles StreetNJWineSeller: So Much More than Just WineRock Yoga and Hooping in the Streets – August 12!Fromage Grille: Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in a Cozy Atmosphere About Us - Expand to read more The Township, located in the heart of Union County, was incorporated in 1871 and through the years the business district and neighborhoods sprang up around the train station and the Rahway River. Today, the downtown, the river and the train station remain valued amenities to more than 22,000 residents in the four square mile township. By 1885, there were 76 residents commuting daily from Cranford to New York City. Today, close to 1,000 people take the train every day from Cranford’s Train Station. Cranford is a close knit community where many of its residents are actively involved in schools, sports, civic and community organizations. The Township is proud of its recreational facilities that include two outdoor pools, an indoor pool and fitness complex, bike path, canoe club, tennis courts, sports fields and parks.