Category: news/the_cranbury_press
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CRANBURY: Incumbents James “Jay” Taylor, David W. Cook re-elected to township committee
By Mike Morsch, Executive editor Incumbent Democrats James M. “Jay” Taylor and David W. Cook held on to their jobs Tuesday on the Cranbury Township Committee. According to unofficial results from Middlesex County, Mr. Taylor garnered 453 total votes, or 32 percent of those cast, while Mr. Cook received 469 total votes, or 33 percent.…
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CRANBURY: Tract renamed ‘High Point Redevelopment Area’
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – The Township Committee unanimously decided to move forward Monday with naming the redevelopment area comprising of the Cheney/Kushner/Hagerty tract as the “High Point Redevelopment Area” and amending the zoning map of the township. The meeting was moved from its usual location in at 23-A North Main Street to…
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CRANBURY: Township Committee candidates makes their cases
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY – Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Township Committee in the upcoming election next week. Incumbent Democrats James M. Taylor and David W. Cook will be facing Republican newcoomers Fran McGovern and Sean Deverin on Nov. 3 to fill the two, three-year terms on the…
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MAYOR’S CORNER
By James “Jay” Taylor Last week, I wrote a letter extolling the benefits that Cranbury receives from the volunteers in our community. Following that letter, I wanted to highlight the impact that all of our residents have on defining Township decisions and actions. I think most residents would not be shocked to know that most…
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CRANBURY: Fire department hosts open house (with multiple photos)
By Amy Batista, Special Writer CRANBURY — The Fire Department hosted an open house and invited children of all ages to participate as they promoted Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 17. “We had great weather and a great turnout,” said Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company Chief Michael Kervan. He said that they also encouraged everyone to…
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CRANBURY: Township Committee candidates debate
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury candidates for Township Committee debated Tuesday night in the community room at Cranbury School. Approximately 20 residents attended to forum, getting an opportunity to ask the candidates questions about their platforms. A League of Women Voters moderator oversaw the debate. Incumbent Democrats James M. Taylor and David W.…
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CRANBURY: Lions and their legacy of service
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury Lions Club has been quietly working behind the scenes to make the community work since 1932. Now in its ninth decade, the club’s mission has always been the same — to serve the community locally, regionally and globally through both service and donations. Membership has waxed and waned…
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CRANBURY: Glittering Depression glass
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor Candy-colored glassware sparkles on the shelves and dazzles in the display cases throughout the Arthur E. Perrine Memorial Wing of the Cranbury Museum. The museum’s new exhibit features more than 300 pieces of Depression glass in shades of green, pink, yellow, blue, red, amber and white. Depression glass was produced…
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CRANBURY: Fiirefighters to host open house
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor The Cranbury Volunteer Fire Co. will be hosting an open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. There will be activities for children, demonstrations and more. Admission is free. “We will be giving tours of the firehouse and museum, an extrication demonstration, fire extinguisher training, fire safety information, and much more,” Chief…
