As reported from Cranford Police, our iconic Cranford Theater suffered some damage yesterday evening. For details on what we know so far, please read the Cranford Police Department’s press release until more information is available.
For now, here is what else we know: Doreen Sayegh is a beloved member of both the Cranford community and the national independent theater community. She has worked tirelessly to preserve her family’s historic movie theater, making it an updated, beautiful, and integral part of our downtown. She is a fastidious property owner, investing in the theater with all of her resources. Doreen loves this theater and she loves this community.
We also know this: Our community shows up for each other—it is just what we do, who we are. As Doreen navigates the days and weeks ahead, we’re confident our community will return to the theater and continue to make memories within this landmark building. The Cranford Movie Theater will come back better than ever and we know you’ll help ensure that it does. We thank you all, in advance, for your support!
PARTIAL CEILING COLLAPSE – CRANFORD MOVIE THEATER
Posted by : Steven D’Ambola On April 30th, 2025 9:34 pm
On 4/30/2025 at approximately 19:29 hours the Cranford Police and Fire Department’s responded to the Cranford Movie Theater located at 25 North Avenue West on the report of a ceiling collapse. Upon arrival first responders found an active ceiling collapse in the movie theater which was open and operational at the time of this event.
Responding crews immediately began a search and rescue effort and determined that all occupants had evacuated.
No injuries to any occupants of the building or to first responders were reported. Emergency units remained on scene to secure utilities and ensure that the building is secured.
At the time of this information, the building remains uninhabitable and the cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
A full press release may be issued tomorrow, May 1st 2025, by the Township of Cranford.
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Release by Detective Lieutenant Spencer Durkin – P.I.O.
s-durkin@cranfordnj.org/908-709-7346