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True. Wouldn't it be nice though if they still came?

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Lenox is not in Cranbury only has a Cranbury mailing address.
Commerce drive is in S. Brunswick.
Also Barnes and Noble is not in Cranbury either.

Guest · Posted: Tue, Sep 9 2008, 6:24 pm EDT Post subject: Lenox Warehouse

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Lenox is not in Cranbury.

Cranbury Day Next Year

Turned out good, although shortened by the rain by a few hours. What about next year, what do citizens want to see to make it even better next year?

I for one would like to see a table from the businesses on the other side of 130 represented. Wouldnt it be great if there was a table that included Lenox, HomeDepot, BarnesNoble.com and PetSmart some of the other business here in Cranbury?

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I too saw Wayne and Tom. I did not see the ballfield 3- Pari, Stannard and Stout. I was also disappointed that on our biggest day as a town the TC booth was not there and that these 3 didn't even walk around in it's absence. I saw a Dem booth and Rep. booth where I saw Wayne. I saw Tom talking to people. How could the whole TC not show up and support our town? Heck, I even saw Linda Greenstein at Mr. Ritter's booth.

What I also found interesting was that John Ritter's booth seemed to follow the same pattern of Stout, Stannard and Pari with the focus on catering to party as opposed to town interests. Our town is too small for political party interests.

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I saw Wayne Wittman on his bike and at Win Cody's booth.

I saw Tom Panconi with his family.

Cranbury Day Attendee

It was wonderful that the rain held off for most of the day and we were able to have Cranbury Day.

Every year, the Township Committee has an information table. Even though it was planned, I noticed they did not show up this year. Most other exhibiters did show up.

Did anyone see any of the Township Committee members among the crowd of people during the day. I wonder if they even attended the biggest community day of the year in Cranbury.

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I am not involved, but was a little involved in the past.

A few things.

Bellmore and Cranbury are entirely different in terms of dynamics and resources. The Business Assoc. does not have the depth that Bellmore has to pull this off.

This is the first time that Cranbury Day has had this type of panic about rain. It's taken place for over 20 years now and it's never been an issue before.

Running a two day event takes a lot of time, resources and effort. It also involves shutting down Main St. and paying over time to police officers to control the traffic. Our town can't due this for more than one day.

In terms of a rain date for most people it is not an issue. The issue is for vendors who purchase the tables, for media where the event is advertised and then trying to lure the crowds. It is not a simple thing.

In terms of the TC involvement, they really have no say. It is a town supported event, but it is not a town run event.

Instead of complaining, let's all be thankful that the CBA still sees a value in this and takes the time to run it.

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Next year, Cranbury should think about a two day street festival. That way if one day is bad (or canceled for the day), you always have the next day.

I use to work for a company in Bellmore, NY that took part in the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores yearly street fair. They started on a thursday and friday with a carnivale and the weekend added the street festival featuring all the local businesses and organizations. Never has this street fair rained out due to the two days of the street festival (I've been present when one day it rained and the festival was canceled for the day - BUT the next day it was overcast and the festival went on.)

I'm not saying we need to be as large as the Bellmore Festival - just extend it to a two day venue. That way the vendors and organizations do not lose any money.

FYI: If you are going to be on Long Island at the end of Sept., you might want to check out the Bellmore street fair. A great family fun day. http://bellmorechamber.com/

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I know the fire company is not doing it this year. Not sure if the lions is doing it either. What a shame because of the money these places do need. I do not understand why they cannot do a rain date. Other towns such as hightstown have rain dates what is the matter with this town?

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The big problem is going to be for people who ordered supplies just for tomorrow. Perhaps next year they could schedule a rain date.

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Flood Watch
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Tropical Storm Wind Warning

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 11 mph.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday: Periods of rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 77. Windy, with a southeast wind 15 to 18 mph increasing to between 26 and 29 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between two and three inches possible.

Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 28 mph decreasing to between 13 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between two and three inches possible.

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There have been times in the past that the same thing has occurred and the day has turned out nice. If the situation is chance rain or forget it until next year, I'd take the chance.

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I cant believe they are not cancelling it - 80 percent chance of rain - its going to rain - Who ever is in charge of Cranbury Day has done some poor planning - There should have been a back up plan - but they didnt think of that.