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May 13, 2025
This newsletter is published twice a month by the Township of Cranford to provide residents with important information and updates.
| | | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Downtown Streetscape Public Information Open House
Community Ctr.
May 13, 5-7pm |
| Clean and Green Team Committee River Clean Up
May 17 | Downtown Streetscape Project Public Information Station at Community Ctr.
May 18, 1- 3pm | | Monday South Recycling
May 19 | Tuesday South Recycling
May 20 | Planning Board
May 21
7:30 pm |
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| | Zoning Board
May 19 7:30pm
Memorial Day Parade and Service
May 26, 9am | Township Committee
May 20 Workshop 7pm Official 8pm |
| Cranford Pools Open
May 24 |
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| |  | At the May 6th Township Committee Meeting, I issued a proclamation in support of Cranford’s Green Team Sustainable Jersey Land Use Pledge. Our Environmental Commission, Clean and Green Team Committee, and Shade Tree Commission all play a vital role in promoting environmentally responsible practices around the Township. They routinely comment on development projects aiming to reduce their environmental impact and improve the quality of life for Cranford residents. They encourage practical actions like energy efficiency, green building, native plantings and waste reduction to not only foster local environmental stewardship, but also position Cranford to receive support, funding and recognition for their efforts, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and sustainable Cranford. On behalf of the Township Committee, I offer my thanks to the volunteers of these committees who give much time and effort to the Township, and I encourage you to visit @mygreencranford Facebook page to learn more.
Terrence Curran
Mayor
Cranford, NJ
| | May 6 Township Committee Meeting Highlights | | TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OPENING REPORTS | | |
• Provided an update on Cranford Theater. No one was in the screening room when the ceiling collapsed. No injuries. Theater owner hopes to reopen over the summer. Commended the emergency responders at the scene.
• Updated on the attempted car break-in this week. The attempt resulted in a foot pursuit by Cranford police; during the pursuit a gunshot was heard. No one was injured. Remains under investigation.
• Tree canopy program is underway for residents to buy trees at a low cost. Learn more at TV35.
• Union College was a finalist and top 10 in Aspen Award Program.
• Cranford Pools-preparing for summer--electrical work, painting, and filling the pools. Well ahead in membership over last year with 3,007 members as opposed to 1,700 last year. Revenue is about the same. Many members are senior citizens who receive a reduced rate.
• Meeting with DEP to get permits for desilting of river.
• Township has not heard from Army Corps of Engineers on regional solution to flooding.
| | | Deputy Mayor Paul A. Gallo - Recreation and Parks | | | |
• Recreation and Parks Department registration is open for summer programs and camps. Tennis camp, lacrosse academy, STEM, karate, science, dance and more. Playground camps at Lincoln, Mohawk, Orange and Adams. Brookside is under construction this summer so Adams was added. Playgrounds camps have a new weekly option this year.
• Applications for camp counselors will close soon.
• Memorial Day Parade—anyone interested in marching should contact the Recreation Department.
• July 2 is date for Fourth of July fireworks.
• Canoe Club is open weekends. Beginning Memorial Day will open daily.
• Air conditioning installation starting at 375 Centennial Avenue Recreation Center this month.
| | Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty - Public Safety | | | Commissioner Brian Andrews - Public Works & Engineering | | | |
• Rising costs in PSE&G rates about 17 to 18 percent in next couple months. Township to see first of a new program to provide cheaper and greener energy with community solar program through Solar Landscape, installed at the business Cube Smart. Mayor will send out a letter to all Cranford households to choose to opt-in to the program.
• Work expected to be completed this week to repair water pooling at a raised crosswalk on Collin Kelly.
• Adams Field pedestrian safety project: bulk of work is complete, but paving and finishing touches still needs to be done. There may be a sewer issue there and DPW looking into it before finishing the work.
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ORDINANCES
Adoption & Public Hearing:
- 2025-09: Ordinance authorizing the public sale of real property to contiguous property owners pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:12-13(b)(5).
Introduction:
- 2025-12: Ordinance to amend the municipal code, chapter 410, section 61, schedule VIII to designate Fairfield Avenue and Georgia Street as a “stop intersection”.
- 2025-13: Ordinance to amend the code, Chapter 93, article III, sections 28 and 29.
RESOLUTIONS:
• Authorizing:
- Contract Change Order No. 1 to Messercola Excavating Inc. pertaining to the Lexington Avenue and Colin Kelly Street Traffic Improvements Project.
- Award of contract to Main Pool & Chemical Co. Inc. for the purchase of Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) under the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council, Contract No. 17 “Water Treatment Chemicals”.
- Award of contract to Frank Galbraith & Son Excavation and Demolition LLC in connection with brush grinding at the Conservation Center.
- Mayor to execute an agreement with Spatial Data Logic LLC in connection with the purchase of software and hardware for the management of permits and licenses.
- Appointment of Kevin Viera as a Probationary Laborer/Driver within the Public Works Department, effective May 7, 2025.
- Appointment of Michael Kalnins as a Probationary Laborer/Driver within the Public Works Department, effective May 8, 2025.
• Approving contracts for Planning Board professionals.
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MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
• Green Team – Sustainable Land Use Pledge
• Food Allergy Awareness Month
• Teacher Appreciation Week – May 5-9, 2025
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Township Clerk
Primary Election is June 10
Secure Ballot Drop Box Locations In Cranford Are Now Open
Cranford Community Center
220 Walnut Avenue
Union College
Richel Commons Courtyard
Springfield Avenue
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"As mentioned previously, it’s Food Allergy Awareness week and month. As a parent with now both of my children having food allergies, I just wanted to share some information with the public. Personally, I was not keenly aware of some of the nuances regarding food allergies. These are not preferences, and not something that might give someone a stomach ache, or make them unwell. Food allergies are potentially lethal, from something as innocuous as feeding oneself. Food allergies should also be known to be different than those with Celiac or Gluten sensitivities, although much empathy is given to those folks as well. For any member of the public wishing to learn more about Food Allergies, I would recommend visiting https://www.foodallergy.org, there you can find information regarding Food Allergy Myths and Facts, how to recognize and respond to a reaction, and much, much more."
Deputy Mayor Gallo
| | Township Commissioner and DMC liaison Kathleen Miller Prunty discusses the concept designs for the Downtown Cranford streetscape project. | | Clean and Green Team Committee | | | | |
Annual River Cleanup
To register, email k-prunty@cranfordnj.org
All Ages Welcome
BYO Gloves and Rakes
Garbage Bags Provided
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Cranford Police Department
Download the Mobile App on Google Play or the App Store
| | The May issue of the "Senior Bulletin" is available in print at the Municipal Building, Library, Community Center, and Senior Housing. A digital version is also online. | | 250 RevolutionNJ Committee | | |
Display Your Pride With A
250 RevolutionNJ Magnet
Limited-edition magnets were created to fundraise for local events celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. To purchase a magnet, please contact Loretta Smith at lorettasmith@comcast.net.
| | Appealing to high school students and parents alike, this session consists of a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation highlighting the importance of essays in the college admissions process, what schools are looking for, as well as brainstorming and writing strategies. A 15-minute Q&A follows. May 31 @ 1PM. | | | RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT | | |
Summer Playgrounds
Lincoln Park, Mohawk Park, Orange Avenue School, and Adams Park
Open to Youth Completed Kindergarten to Age 13
June 23 – August 8
Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to noon
-Fee: $150 per child for 7 weeks or $75 weekly option is available.
Playgrounds Registration Required on Community Pass
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Prevention Links offers free wellness support by offering presentations.
- 5/13 Substance Abuse
- 5/20 Coping with Stress
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Cranford Community Center
All are welcome.
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Cranford Canoe Club Is Now Open Weekends 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
250 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-7285
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Get Ready for Opening Weekend!
Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend - May 24-26
- Register Online or In Person
- Guest Passes Are Now On Sale In-Person Only
| | Centennial Village Group Committee | | |
CVG 5K June 1
Sign Up By May 17
To Guarantee a Race T-Shirt
Email Questions To: cvgvelocity@gmail.com
Follow on Facebook & Instagram
@centennialvillagegroup
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5 Things To Help Reduce the Impact of Climate Change:
1. Practice Mindful Consumption
2. Participate in Local Clean-Up Events
3. Reuse Glass Jars and Containers
4. Shop in Bulk to Reduce Packaging
5. Use a Reusable Coffee Cup
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May 20, 7-8:30 PM Community Center Workshop on safe, inexpensive and effective mosquito control options for the yard. Pre-registration is required: the first 50 attendees will receive a Mosquito Bucket of Doom kit.
Register Online
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May Tree of the Month: Eastern Redbud
Native tree. Recommended to use as a replacement tree for the invasive Bradford or Callery Pear tree.
Learn More and Watch the Video
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Township-Right-Of-Way Tree Inventory To Begin May 15
The Shade Tree Commission received a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct an inventory of municipal trees and prepare an updated Community Forestry Management Plan. Work on this tree inventory, which will begin on or about Monday, May 12, is being conducted by ArborPro, Inc., and will continue for the next few weeks. Representatives from ArborPro (who will carry proper identification) will be collecting data regarding trees that are in the township right-of-way. This data will help us manage our community trees more effectively as we work to expand the tree canopy.
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