Fourth of July Festivities, Atlantic Beach Soap Co. Comes to Town Top Local News

Canoe Races Launch Cranford's Fourth of July Celebration

Cranford's annual Fourth of July celebration began Thursday with canoe races at the Canoe Club. Races were held for mother and father pairs, mother and child pairs and father and child pairs. There were also children's divisions and groups up to 21 years old.

Cranford’s Name Originated on Fourth of July

How did Cranford get its name? Well, it all began with the Fourth of July of 1849.

Atlantic Beach Soap Co. Moves to Downtown Cranford

As you enter Atlantic Beach Soap Co. in downtown Cranford, a wonderful smell hits you as blocks of colorful soaps surround you. The shop specializes in handmade soaps made of natural ingredients, as well as other bath and body products.

Are Run-Down Properties an Issue in Cranford?

At the June 24 workshop meeting, the township committee discussed ways to get property owners to take care of run-down, abandoned properties.

Cranford Takes Appropriate Steps to Clean Up Raritan River

At the June 24 meeting, the committee approved several items to fund de-silting and de-snagging the Raritan River, which is filled with debris and silt since Hurricane Irene.