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January 24, 2025
This newsletter is published twice a month by the Township of Cranford to provide residents with important information and updates.
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Mayor Terrence Curran
2025 has gotten off to a frigid and very busy January. The Cranford Clergy Committee and Interfaith Council held an annual MLK memorial followed by a successful and productive day of service. There are multiple public meetings scheduled for the NJ Department of Environmental Blue Acres Buyout Program, the 4th Round of Affordable Housing obligations and 750 Walnut Avenue. The details will be posted on the Township’s website. The Township Committee is taking a serious look at the future of Cranford’s pools and there will be discussions over the next month. I remain committed to providing open communication and having public conversations. Stay warm and get ready for a busy spring.
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ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION | |
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2025-01: Amending Article VIII, Section 410-59 of Chapter 410 "revised ordinances of the Township of Cranford, new jersey (1988)," by amending schedule VI and including certain portions of roadways as indicated in section 1 below and designating same as "trucks over certain weights excluded."
Prohibits right turn on red light onto Centennial Ave. at South Ave. westbound between the hours of 7 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. weekdays.
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2025-02: Amend the code of the Township of Cranford, Chapter 410, Article V, to revise parking fees for public roads, streets, and parking lots.
These adjustments are designed to make it easier for residents, commuters, and customers to find suitable and convenient parking in downtown Cranford. See agenda for the full list of changes. Changes include increasing time limits from 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours in some zones.
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Authorizing:
- The advancement of Eugene J. Perrotta to the rank of Captain within the Cranford Police Department effective January 22, 2025.
- An award of contract to Accurate Auto and Fleet Services, Inc. for the purchase of Police Department primary fleet maintenance.
- The purchase of apparatus repair services from Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
- The Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Baker & Taylor, LLC for the purchase of Library and Educational goods and services for the Township of Cranford Public Library.
- The Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with CBM Solutions LLC for Cleaning Services for the Township of Cranford Public Library.
- The Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with CBM Solutions LLC for Cleaning Services for the Township of Cranford Community Center.
- The Cranford Police Department to participate in the Defense Logistics Agency Law Enforcement Support Office 1033 Program.
- The opening of a moratorium road for driveway improvements, curbing and utility connection work at 944 Orange Avenue.
- The closure of various streets for the 2025 Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce Cranford Street Fairs.
- Salary increases for certain full-time and part-time employees.
- A title change for Kathleen Lenahan from Land Use Administrator to Land Use Administrator/Assistant to the Tax Assessor, effective January 1, 2025.
- The appointment of Matthew Devaney, Covering Plumbing Inspector.
- Township Committee meeting to be held Jan. 28, workshop and official meeting.
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TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OPENING COMMENTS | | |
• Discussed the county rabies clinic held in November 2024. Gave condolences to family of Mochi, a cat who escaped the clinic. Township will review procedures of clinic. Asked the public to cease harassing the health dept.
• Addressed 750 Walnut Avenue. Planning to set up an informational meeting in early February at the Community Center to discuss the final process of completing the project, new enforcement actions, engineering, and solutions to traffic. Asserted Hartz is currently paying property taxes, and furthermore property taxes will be assessed at $4 million once it receives a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), plus additional payment to the Township will kick in with the PILOT agreement. Advised the best practice is to ensure Hartz is in compliance to receive the CO as soon as possible so town can receive the new assessment of taxes.
• Updated on Fourth Round of Affordable Housing (AH) Obligations. Holding Special Meeting on January 28 at 7 p.m. to adopt a resolution. Stated the Township is in a good position; Township has a surplus of 40 units from third round. Township decided to delay the resolution to next week as it awaits a court decision on a motion led by Montvale requesting to delay the Jan. 31 deadline for municipalities to adopt state AH numbers or municipality's own calculations.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | | Monday South Recycling
Jan. 27 | Tuesday South Recycling
Jan. 28 |
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Feb. 3 | Tuesday North Recycling
Feb. 4 |
| | Township Committee Workshop
Feb. 3 at 7 pm
Rm 108 | Township Committee
Special Meeting:
Jan. 28 at 7 pm
Feb. 4
Conference 7 pm
Official Mtg 7:30 pm | Planning Board Meeting
Feb. 5 at 8 pm | | Zoning Board Meeting
Feb. 10 at 7:30 pm |
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Cranford FD is Collecting Donations for the Los Angeles FD
CFD will collect items until 1/29/25
Los Angeles FD has some basic needs. They advised they do not need anything other than the following items:
• Eye drops
• Eyewash
• Nasal wash / spray
• Hero wipes
The Cranford Fire Department will serve as a collection point for these items. We will be collecting items until 1/29/25 at which point all items will be shipped out to California to get into the hands of the firefighters working out there. Those items can be dropped off in the collection bin in the lobby of fire headquarters. The State FMBA has then pledged to pay the shipping costs to get everything to Los Angeles.
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Fraudulent operators are sending text messages to some residents requesting payment for unpaid road tolls. If you receive a text claiming you owe an unpaid toll, do not click on any links or provide personal information. Visit the NJCCIC website for additional guidance. Read More...
Provided by the State of New Jersey
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RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT | |
- Browse the brochure for Winter programs, seniors, special needs, adults, preschool, youth.
- Indoor Athletics at the Recreation Center at 375 Centennial Avenue.
- 375 Centennial Avenue Rental Opportunities. Phone: 908-324-4433
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Jazz and the Civil Rights Lecture/Concert
Thursday, February 6, at 7 p.m.
Cranford Community Center
No registration needed
Join Galen Abdur-Razzaq, an extraordinary flutist with an extensive performance career, for this program that is part concert and part lecture. Galen is a musician and a riveting speaker with encyclopedic knowledge on the history of jazz and the Civil Rights Movement. Galen studied at Berklee College of Music and holds a Master’s Degree in Education and Performing Arts from Rutgers University, New Jersey. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library and in partnership with the Cranford Community Center.
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Environmental Commission
Little things you can do to help reduce the impact of climate change
- Switch to a Tankless Water Heater
- Choose Bamboo or Reusable Utensils
- Use a Rain Barrel for Watering Plants
- Turn Off Computer Monitors When Not in Use
- Choose Non-Toxic Household Cleaners
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The Committee is seeking input from residents on ideas for celebration of the founding of the United States of America.
In this historic celebration, towns across the nation are planning events that celebrate the nation's great history from 1776 through today. Ideas to celebrate Cranford's historic significance can be emailed to the co-chair of the committee, Loretta Smith. Click here.
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2025 Dog and Cat Licensing Renewal
Please see here for more details
Renew by January 31, 2025
Fostered pets also require a license
Payment can be made at the Municipal Building Health Department, in the Dropbox outside the Visitor Entrance at the rear of the Municipal Building, mailing it to the Township of Cranford- Health Dept, 8 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016 or online at http://sdl.town/sdlcran ($3.00 service fee applies and please allow time for review and approval of online payment).
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Special New Year Promotions at the Cranford YMCA
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Buddy Up: Join with a friend and you'll enjoy a free month of membership. Both members must maintain active memberships for 3 months to qualify.
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Personal Training: Buy a package of 10 sessions and get 1 extra for free OR buy a package of 20 sessions and get 3 for free!
Both specials are valid January 1-31.
Visit www.westfieldynj.org/cy/membership for more details.
Great Summers Start at the Y: Register Your Child Pioneer Camp
-Registration begins Saturday, February 1 at 9 a.m. (Non-Members)
Visit www.westfieldynj.org/cy/pioneer for more details.
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DOWNTOWN CRANFORD
Website
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UNION COUNTY WANTS YOUR INPUT ON STREET SAFETY
Share your experiences using the streets in Union County. Your input will help develop strategies to make the streets safer for all.
About the Project: Union County and the City of Elizabeth are creating a Safe Streets for All Action Plan to make roads safer, lower the number of traffic deaths, and improve mobility and quality of life for everyone who travels in our community. The plan will recommend policies and identify key projects throughout the County and in Elizabeth to help make our streets safer for all road users. For more information, visit https://ucnj.org/safe-streets/.
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Please note: the survey will remain open through Sunday, February 2, 2025. | |
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New Jersey State Representatives
Cranford is part of Legislative District 22
- Senator Nicholas P. Scutari, Senate President
- Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter, Deputy Speaker
- Assemblyman James J. Kennedy
Cranford is located in the 10th Congressional District
- Congresswoman LaMonica McIver
County of Union Commissioners
- Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon
- Vice Chairman Joseph Bodek
- Commissioner James E. Baker, Jr.
- Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded
- Commissioner Michèle S. Delisfort
- Commissioner Sergio Granados
- Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski
- Commissioner Alexander Mirabella
- Commissioner Rebecca Williams
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