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Greetings Cranford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the Rahway River still shapes summer in Cranford today
  • How Cranford's Cougars pulled off their thrilling opening-night revenge win

Also on today's calendar: Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• One More Summer Paddle: Discover the Rahway River History That Shaped Cranford (tapinto.net) — Cranford residents still have time this season to rent a canoe or kayak from the Cranford Canoe Club and quietly explore the Rahway River right in town. The piece traces how the river powered early mills, inspired lavish river carnivals, and led to Cranford's "Venice of New Jersey" nickname, while noting today's parkland protections and ongoing flooding concerns.
   

• Football: Cranford Wins 31-24, over Bernards on Opening Night (tapinto.net) — Cranford High's football team opened its season with a 31–24 road win over Bernards, avenging last year's loss and jumping out to a big early lead. Strong performances from Aidan Capizzi, Logan Murray, Gabe Worrell, and kicker Andrew Bentrewicz sealed the victory. Cranford now turns to its home opener against Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Thursday night.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

  • Kenilworth's Superintendent of Public Schools Welcome Update (tapinto.net)
  • Kenilworth Resident to Show Guinness World Record Pizza Collection on National TV Show (tapinto.net)
  • The 10 Best Central Jersey Mediterranean Restaurants (bestofnj.com)

Westfield

  • YMCA Nationals Runner-Up Jane Kavanagh Commits To Notre Dame For 2027 (swimswam.com)

Union

  • Clark Public Schools Open This Week for New Academic Year (tapinto.net)

Ok Cranford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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