New Business in Cranford, Fourth of July Festivities This Week

Shop small: Atlantic Beach Soap Company recently celebrated their grand opening at the end of June in Cranford. The business, formerly of Kenilworth, specializes in hand-made soaps and bath and body products. Check back with Cranford Patch towards the end of the week for our interview with owner Shaun Vanclief and a look at what the shop has to offer.

Independence day: The big Fourth of July celebration at Nomahegan Park is almost here. On Thursday, crowds will gather at the park for events such as the Firecracker 4, canoe races (nearby), games, food and of course FIREWORKS! We want to see your photos! We’ll post an article on Friday where you can submit photos of the day’s events or of your own Fourth of July celebrations around town.

On your mark, get set, go: Pre-registration for the Jaycees Firecracker 4 ends on July 1.  The fun run begins at 8:30 and the four-miler at 9 a.m. Interested runners can register online at www.Raceforum.com/fire-4 .  Can’t decide? Registration tables will be at Nomahegan Park at 7:15 a.m. the day of. For more information on the event, please contact Jerry Iacovano at cranfordjaycees@yahoo.com.