As we approach the end of 2021 and get busy with holiday activities it can be hard to remember all of the wonderful events, projects and hard work by volunteers. On behalf of the Cranford Township Committee, we thank the many Cranford residents who serve on Boards and Committees and give many hours working for our town.
In a few days, we will post a form on the Township website www.cranfordnj.org to submit your name for consideration on a Board or Committee. There will be a list of Boards and Committees and the slots that are open.
Thank you,
Kathleen Miller Prunty
Mayor
Upcoming Meetings
12/1: Planning Board at 7:30pm
12/6: Zoning Board at 7:30pm
12/13: Township Committee Workshop at 7pm
12/13: Zoning Board at 7:30pm
12/14: Township Committee Official Meeting at 8pm
Township Committee
Township Committee Meeting Updates
Township Meeting 11.23.21
Adopted an Ordinance to amend the Township Code to streamline the process for homeowners in the Floodplain Overlay District to elevate their homes.
Passed a Resolution declaring an emergency and directing the above Ordinance take effect immediately.
Introduced an Ordinance to adopt a Redevelopment Plan for the area known as 750 Walnut Avenue (A Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment). The public hearing for adoption will be at the December 14 Township Meeting.
Accepted with regrets, the retirement of Police Lt. Craig Marino. Commissioners thanked Lt. Marino for his many years of service to Cranford
Authorized advancement of Christopher DiFabio to the rank of Police Sergeant effective November 24.
Authorized appointment of Antonio Bellomo as First Grade Patrol Officer effective December 1.
Authorized the appointment as Fire Department Call Members Allison Allmer, Ian Spurr and Chapin Taggart.
Authorized salary increases and salary step progressions for various part time and full time employees.
Road Improvement Projects
Makatom, Orchard, Indian Spring and Morningside: roads have been milled and paving will begin tomorrow (11/30).
Carpenter, Osborne and Veronica: mill work will be done today and tomorrow (11/30).
Iroquois Rd, Iroquois Pl and Cherokee: mill work Wednesday, 12/1 and paving Thursday, 12/2.
Williams: mill and pave Friday, 12/3.
Cranford Fire Department
Fire Safety Tips
Check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to make sure they work. Replace the batteries and check the date on the back of the detector. If it is older than ten years, you should replace the detector. Make sure to do this before using the heat or fireplace. Have an escape plan with two ways out, and hold regular fire drills with your family. Check on family, friends, and neighbors who may not be able to test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Cranford Police Department
Car Theft Prevention
Recently, motor vehicle thefts have been on the rise in Union County, and the Cranford Police Department wants to inform its residents of how to better safeguard vehicles.
Do you have a keyfob/valet key in your car? Do you leave valuables inside your vehicle? Do you know that a thief can tell if your high-end vehicle is unlocked from 50 feet away? Officer Muhammad and Detective D’Agostino explain recent motor vehicle crime trends and methods of crime prevention. Click on the photo at the right to view their video on car theft prevention.
Download the CPD App
Cranford Clean Up Day
Thank you Clean Communities Volunteers who participated in the Townwide clean up day! Groups spread out across town and cleaned up at the following locations:
Unami
Sperry Park and river walk area
Hillside Ave and tennis courts/fields
South Ave from Lincoln to Centennial
Bloomingdale Ave School grounds/Adams Park
Centennial Pool/Fields
Myrtle St near football field
OAS and pool parking lot
Tree Planting
Thank you to members of the Green Team and Environmental Commission who planted trees in Lincoln and Sherman Park.
