Downtown Cranford continues to be an attractive location for new stores, restaurants and offices.Since January, seven new businesses have opened and will be joined by three more in the next few weeks and months.
According to theTownship’s Downtown Management Office, several of the new business owners are also Cranford residents. “This is a positive sign of confidence about Cranford and the business district,” said Downtown Manager Kathleen Miller Prunty.
Cranford residents Clara Nunziato and Kim Capece opened August Mae Boutique & Fine Consignment at 35 Alden Street. Wendy Ramirez and Sandra Coleman, also from Cranford, opened Artemisia, an artisan gift shop, at 19 Eastman Street.
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Joining these businesses are Think D’sign Print at 11 North Avenue East where shoppers can design their own artwork for tee shirts or buy already made apparel; the owner of Corey Matthews, a salon for men, was inspired by his parents, owners of Sofi’s Salon next door.
Next Cleaners, an organic dry cleaner chain, added downtown Cranford to its locations. The store is at 11 Walnut Avenue. Resident Greg Poszyler moved his successful business, Dream Kitchen Design, to 105 N. Union Avenue.
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Several new businesses will open soon in Cranford Crossing. Edible Arrangements and Flic Spa expect to
open this summer. Old City Café & Grill, a Middle-Eastern restaurant, will open at 20 N. Union Avenue and Voa Salon expects to open at 105 Walnut Avenue in a few weeks.
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