Message from the Mayor
Township officials are working to get the Disaster Declaration for Union County that will give Cranford residents access to FEMA assistance. I continue ongoing talks with Governor Murphy, Senator Booker, Congressman Malinowski and neighboring mayors and will keep it up until we are designated. We have provided documentation to the County and FEMA representatives have been in Cranford so we are waiting to learn if Union County will be eligible for funding to provide immediate assistance for residents.
Equally important is the long term issue. We must be laser focused on the permanent solution of flood control. This has been talked about and debated for way too long and it is simply unacceptable. I have used every interview this week to call attention to accelerating and implementing a flood control project and I've reached out to mayors from towns on the Rahway River to band together and be vocal and visible advocates for our residents. Our residents are looking to us and I will not stop until there is an approved plan, funding in place and a project schedule. I will continue to report back to you on the immediate and long term solutions.
Thank you everyone for your patience and cooperation as we work our way through these difficult days. As always, especially during trying times, Cranford shines because of generous, caring residents. I am grateful you choose to call Cranford home. You make our town a better place.
Be safe.
Kathleen Miller Prunty
Mayor
