English Village Condominiums

09/16/2026

EV has a new resident.

NJ DEP Fish and Wildlife said this Eastern turtle is part of the 200+ turtles that were dumped at Casino/Riverside in July. The turtles that were not retrieved can remain in the wild.

Obviously, the turtle 🐢 likes EV Condos too 😊

08/17/2026

Join us as we come together to remember, reflect, and honor those impacted by the September 11 attacks.

🕊️ 9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial Service
📅 Thursday, September 10
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 At the park, corner of Springfield & North Union Avenue

Hosted by the Cranford Clergy Council & Interfaith Human Relations Committee.

Together, we will never forget those who lost their lives, the first responders, and the families and friends forever impacted by 9/11.

In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church, 11 Springfield Avenue.

08/12/2026

Office of Emergency Management and the Police Department send out Nixle Alerts to your phone or email when you sign up for free. Text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts. Or for email alerts go online to to register at https://local.nixle.com/register/

Stay informed about emergency information, weather hazards, street closures and more by signing up today.

08/12/2026

Next date is 10/25/26 9:am to 2 pm

Aerosol Cans
Antifreeze
Batteries
Caustics
Corrosives & cleaners
Fire Extinguishers
Fluorescent Bulbs (unbroken)
Gasoline
Mercury Switches
Motor Oil & Oil Filters
Oil Based Paints/Varnishes
Pesticides & herbicides
Propane tanks
Pool Chemicals
Smoke Detectors
Thermostats
Tires (automobile, motorcycle, bicycle)

Latex (water-based) paint will not be accepted!

Held rain or shine

Please download the Recycle Coach app and set reminders for upcoming events.  2026 Schedule All events run from 9 am to 2 pm. Latex Paint is not accepted! Held rain or shine Saturday, Apr…

08/05/2026

Box Turtle Update!

CRANFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT in conjunction with ANIMAL CONTROL SOLUTIONS and NJ DEP FISH, GAME AND WILDLIFE--UPDATED PUBLIC ADVISORY--

First and foremost, thank you to all involved, especially members of the Cranford community, for the overwhelming support in helping to recover, transport, and care for the released Box Turtles.

As of August 3rd a total of 162 Box Turtles have been recovered, including 125 Eastern Box Turtles and 37 Three-toed Box Turtles. With uncertainty on the original number of turtles dumped, we do not know how many may still be left to recover, but we have now exceeded the number we were originally estimating of 150. Each morning since July 30th staff with Animal Control Solutions have transported recovered turtles from the Fire Department to Mercer County Wildlife Center, a facility permitted by NJDEP Fish and Wildlife for the care of turtles.

What’s Next?

• Turtles can continue to be recovered and brought to the Fire Department at least through August 9th. We suggest the search area be limited to within a ½ mile radius from the intersection of Riverside Drive and Casino Avenue (where the turtles were first dumped) and a search focus in residential areas, excluding natural areas like Nomahegan Park, for example, where wild turtles may live. We want to minimize the potential for any truly wild Box Turtles being mistakenly brought in. The exception to this is Three-toed Box Turtles, one of the released species and not native to New Jersey. Any Three-toed Box Turtles, those with the plainer olive/brown shells, within a 1-mile radius should be brought to the Fire Department.
-- Other wild turtle species and Box Turtles from outside of this radius will be turned away and wild turtles should be released back at their point of capture.

• NJDEP Fish and Wildlife and partner organizations are working with the Mercer facility to care for the turtles, provide them treatment, and assess their health. Based on health results and other factors the goal is to release back into the wild as many of the Eastern Box Turtles as possible into areas of suitable habitat. NJDEP Fish and Wildlife will coordinate a return of Three-toed Box Turtles to state agencies within the range of that species.
-- The State has active and ongoing projects to release turtles back into the wild, ones that are recovered by state and federal wildlife law enforcement from poachers and traffickers and can include turtles like those dumped in Cranford. You can learn more about one of the State’s release projects here:
https://youtu.be/N_jFt5rKSnk?si=s-N40VI00oRyz1_z

• You can learn more about the recovered Cranford turtles and how to support their treatment here, through the support partner of the Mercer facility, Wildlife Center Friends:
https://www.wildlifecenterfriends.org/turtle-update

• Additional questions can be addressed to NJDEP Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program through their email address: DEP Nongame [DEP]:
[email protected]

• There remains an ongoing active law enforcement investigation.

07/31/2026

Found a Box Turtle?

On Wednesday, July 29, it was reported that someone illegally dumped 150+ Box Turtles onto the edge of a river in Cranford. The group of turtles include both ones native to New Jersey and some that are not. Through the efforts of local residents, animal control officers, and law enforcement we’ve already recovered close to 100 of these turtles, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! These turtles need to be evaluated by wildlife veterinarians and biologists before any can be considered for release back into the wild – which is the goal!

If you find a Box Turtle on your property, please carefully collect it and place in a secure, clean cardboard box or similar container, ideally with a clean towel or paper towels at the bottom. Keep the turtle indoors in a room-temperature, dark room away from household pets or other local wildlife. You can bring the turtles to the Cranford Fire Department at 7 Springfield Ave, between the hours of
9 am - 7 pm and our partners will collect them from there. The turtles will be brought to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for treatment and care.

Residents are not permitted to keep these turtles as pets as they are part of an ongoing law enforcement investigation. It is illegal to remove any turtles from the wild as they are protected species under state regulations.

Pictured are some of the turtles recovered on July 29 and what to look for around your yards or streets. The Eastern Box Turtle has the more patterned shell and the Three-toed Box Turtle (not native to NJ) has a plainer brown shell. Each is about 5-7 inches in length at adult size.

Please contact Cranford Health Department at (908) 709 7238 or Animal Control Solutions at (908) 722-1271 if you have any questions.

07/29/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE — WILDFIRE SMOKE
Residents may notice the smell of smoke in the area due to wildfires occurring outside our immediate region.
Please do not call 9-1-1 solely to report an odor of smoke. Call 9-1-1 only if you:
See an active fire or visible flames
See a nearby column of smoke
Observe a condition that presents an immediate threat to life or property
Limiting non-emergency calls helps ensure that 9-1-1 lines remain available for residents experiencing an actual emergency.
Thank you for your cooperation.

07/29/2026

Help Protect Our Building's Plumbing System

As many of you know, our condominium building is fortunate to have a rich history, including a plumbing system that is over 85 years old. While this system has served generations of residents well, it requires special care and attention from all of us to continue functioning properly.

Unlike modern plumbing, older cast iron and clay pipes are more susceptible to blockages, corrosion, buildup, and structural damage. When inappropriate items are flushed down toilets or washed down drains, they can create significant problems not only for individual units but also for the building's shared plumbing system.

Please Do Not Flush:
• Baby wipes and cleaning wipes
• "Flushable" wipes
• Paper towels and tissues
• Cotton balls and cotton swabs
• Feminine hygiene products
• Dental floss
• Diapers, bandages, and cat litter

Please Do Not Pour Down Drains:
• Cooking grease, fats, and oils
• Coffee grounds
• Rice, pasta, and starchy foods
• Paint, solvents, or chemicals
• Wax products and heavy food scraps

Why This Matters

The plumbing system in our building is shared infrastructure. A blockage created in one unit can affect many residents throughout the building.

When inappropriate materials accumulate in older pipes, they can cause sewage backups, clogged sinks and toilets, accelerated pipe corrosion, unpleasant odors, costly emergency service calls, and expensive repairs.

Because our plumbing system is almost a century old, repairs are often more complex and costly than those in newer buildings. Preventive care is by far the most effective way to avoid disruptions and expenses. English Village has an added complexity that our pipes are behind cinder block walls and can't be easily replaced.

How Residents Can Help

Only toilet paper and human waste should be flushed down toilets.

Allow grease to cool, place it in a container, and dispose of it in the trash. Food scraps should also be placed in the trash whenever possible.

A Small Reminder About Shared Responsibility

Our condominium's plumbing system functions as one interconnected network serving all residents. What goes down a drain in one unit may ultimately affect neighbors throughout the building. By being mindful of what we flush and dispose of, we help preserve a historic plumbing system, reduce maintenance costs, and avoid unexpected disruptions for everyone in our community.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our community's shared infrastructure.

Sincerely,
Your APG Management Team

07/13/2026

Thank you to Erik Hastrup, Cranford Shade Tree Commission for removing a “hanger” branch on a right of way tree at English Village, Claremont Ave entrance. This branch was precariously holding on to another branch and was in danger of falling on the sidewalk. We noticed it on Sunday, and help arrived on Monday…

Erik answered our call and came this morning in his truck. He borrowed a ladder from the EV workroom, removed the branch to the road and called the DPW to cut up and take away.

Thanks again to the Cranford Shade Tree Commission.