Cranford Radio

A new capital budget has been approved for Cranford and the town prepares to honor the fallen on Memorial Day. These and other stories highlight this week's headlines.

I have no way to know when you're reading this, but whatever time of day it is, it's a good time to enjoy some fresh-baked banana bread and I know just the right person to go to. Dawn Reynolds is the founder and owner of Bessie's Best Breads. Dawn tells me what brought her to the kitchen to bake that first loaf and what see sees for the future for her business.

Heroism comes in many forms. Two different varieties were recognized this week by the Cranford Police Department. One involved risking lives to save someone in peril and the other is fighting a life-changing disease. Those are the top Cranford stories of the past week. We also let you know about the annual Cranford Family Weekend and take a look at the weekend forecast.

Ricot and Helena Jean Baptiste have only owned Urban Burger since last September but already they made Travel Pulse's list for the best burger in every state. A new menu, music lists put together by Ricot and events such as beer nights are some of the ways the restaurant is changing. 

Cranford Radio spoke with Ricot to learn more about what's new and what's coming.

Heads up. There are new recycling rules that will be in effect for the next town-wide recycling on Tuesday. You can get the details in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. You'll also hear about CHS sports and the weekend weather and events.

Hundreds of people use the Cranford Community Center weekly. As they move through the atrium they may see what appears to be a pile of rocks beneath the stairs to the second level. On closer examination, you'll find some piping and smooth stones that once were part of a water garden. Cranford's three garden clubs recently received a grant from the National Garden Clubs to restore the water garden. The grant, however, falls short of what's needed to bring back the soothing sounds of flowing water. On Sunday, June 10, the Floraphile Garden Club, the Garden Club of Cranford and the Green Thumb Garden Club of Cranford will hold a brunch at Pairings to raise money for the project. Cranford Radio spoke with Deb Murphy, Carol English and Brenda Flahault to learn more about the project and the brunch. 

Additional support comes from the Cranford Recreation & Parks Department. For tickets or further information please email Sue Matlosz at [email protected].

Downtown streets were filled with thousands Sunday afternoon for the spring street fair. Later in the week CHS students participated in the National Day of Silence. The track, lacrosse and baseball teams all have weekend action and cooler temps return Saturday.

An ordinance approving a new capital budget for the township and the annual river clean-up are the top stories in this week's Cranford Radio headlines. CHS teams begin Union County Tournament action and rain is a possibility all three days of the weekend.

A musical comedy will close out the 99th season of the Cranford Dramatic Club. Once Upon a Mattress will be on the CDC stage the weekends of May 4 through 19. 

Zach Mazouat is the director and set designer and Jaimie Michelle Bass is the choreographer. Cranford Radio spoke to both to learn about the play and what audiences can expect.

It was a tough start to the work week when flash flooding and rail problems caused long delays. Cranford's baseball coach notched a milestone win and the weekend weather looks as if it will cooperate for a variety of special events including the annual Rahway River cleanup.