Tag: Cranbury Township Committee
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Cranbury police chief briefs officials about fatal car crash on Route 130
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and Cranbury Police Department’s investigation of the fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred near the intersection of Route 130 north and South River Road in Cranbury is still ongoing. Cranbury Township Chief of Police Michael Owens briefed the Township Committee this week on the department’s report of the fatal crash on…
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‘Santa land’ scene in Cranbury creates holiday cheer
Cranbury Township Committeeman James Taylor and his family created a Santa land of inflatables on the family’s yard. “We’ve done blow ups for a few years. But this year with COVID-19 and the children at home we thought we needed to have more fun,” Taylor said. “After all, Santa can’t catch COVID, as confirmed by…
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Cranbury Township moves ahead with scenic overlay ordinance
Cranbury’s Township Committee introduced a scenic overlay corridor zone ordinance earlier this month, as part of checking off a long-awaited master plan agenda item for the township. The zone was revisited in 2010 and recommended from the 2010 Cranbury Township adopted master plan. Then, the language was drafted for the zone in 2015. The township’s…
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Cranbury Township Committee members weigh in on recreational marijuana
Lawmakers in New Jersey’s state legislature are continuing to work on legislation regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state. However, as of Nov. 23, legislation had stalled in Trenton, since voters approved the measure on the ballot during the Nov. 3 general election. The approved measure does not go into effect until Jan.…
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Opinion: A letter to the residents of Cranbury
I want to thank the residents of Cranbury who supported my campaign and voted for me. I appreciate your vote and confidence. Cranbury is a wonderful community filled with people who care. This care for community today is why I am filled with hope and believe other residents are as well. Matt’s [Mayor Matt Scott] election…
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Incumbent Democrat to earn second term on Cranbury Township Committee
Republican candidate Joseph Buonavolonta has conceded in the race for a one three-year term on the township committee against incumbent Democrat Mayor Matt Scott. The current makeup of the five-member committee is a Democratic majority of 3-2 and will stay that way for 2021, when Scott is sworn in for his second term. The three…
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Election Update: Cranbury Township Committee, school board
Elections were held for seats on the Township Committee and Board of Education in Cranbury Township on Nov. 3. The results listed reflect what has been posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of 7:07 p.m. Nov. 6. Mail-in ballots can be received through Nov. 10, and provisional ballots will be tabulated post-Nov.…
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Election results: Cranbury Township Committee, school board
Elections were held for seats on the Township Committee and Board of Education in Cranbury Township on Nov. 3. The results listed reflect what has been posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of Nov. 3. Mail-in ballots can be received through Nov. 10, and provisional ballots will be tabulated post-Nov. 11. Certification…
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Cranbury Township terminates contract with Tricon Enterprises; dredging of Brainerd Lake delayed
Cranbury Township officials have terminated the $3.79 million contract bid from Tricon Enterprises, Inc., effectively delaying the dredging of Brainerd Lake. Officials indicated that the termination was due to not receiving adequate dewatering (removal and discharge of sediment-laden water) plans for a number of reasons they declined to discuss in detail. The township had not…