Tag: Cranbury Township
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Cranbury police officers to wear body cameras
Cranbury Police Department officers are now outfitted with body-worn cameras. The announcement was made by Chief of Police Michael Owens in a quarterly report released on July 12. The police department has 21 sworn officers. “All our officers, uniformed and plain clothed detectives, will be utilizing this valuable tool. Our officers currently use an in-car…
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Indivisible Cranbury to hold local rally on voting rights
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 decision, which upheld two of Arizona’s election laws from 2020, has prompted a voting rights rally this weekend in Princeton. The court decided on July 1 that Arizona’s rules on ballot harvesting and out-of-precinct voting did not violate the Voting Rights Act. Organized by Indivisible Cranbury, an event called…
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Cranbury Princeton students receive scholarships from Cranbury Lions Club
The Cranbury Lions Club has selected five Cranbury students for its annual scholarships program. During the first in-person dinner meeting after the pandemic in June, the recipients were recognized for the scholarships at the Cranbury Inn on June 23. “It was great to meet again. The Cranbury Lions are not only sharing a passion for…
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Cranbury Planning Board approves cannabis opt-out ordinance
An ordinance opting out of the all six business licenses for recreational cannabis in Cranbury has received approval from the township Planning Board. At a Planning Board meeting on July 1, Chairman Peter Mavoides, Vice Chair Michael Kaiser, and Planning Board members, James Gallagher, Township Committeewoman Evelyn Spann, and Wayne Wittman voted “yes” on the…
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Cranbury Lions Club honors Cranbury community at annual awards dinner
For the first time meeting in person since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cranbury Lions Club celebrated and recognized not only its members, but the Cranbury community, during the club’s annual awards dinner. The club meeting and awards night took place at the Cranbury Inn on June 23. The dinner is designed to…
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Cranbury School names former student 2021 Teacher of the Year
Heather Christopher’s passion as an educator never wavered in the midst of the pandemic. As a teacher in her hometown of Cranbury, where she currently resides, and as a former student of the Cranbury School, Christopher’s continued passion for learning and teaching has earned her the school’s Teacher of the Year recognition for 2021. She…
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FLAG Jr. group in Cranbury honors crossing guards
A celebration took place to honor crossing guards in Cranbury who helped students, parents and residents during the year. “FLAG Jr. was happy to organize this event and show appreciation to these safety officers. There are nine crossing guards in Cranbury,” said Gavin Mavoides, founder of FLAG Jr. “They report to Lt. Giuseppe DeCiara and…
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Primary results: Cranbury Township Committee
Candidates for the Cranbury Township Committee have earned spots on the November ballot after Democratic and Republican primary elections took place on June 8. There are two open seats on the ballot in November for the Township Committee. Each seat carries a three-year term. The general election will take place on Nov. 2. The primary…
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Cranbury wellness campaign adapts to COVID-19 pandemic
The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign (MWC) in Cranbury has continued its mission of helping residents have a healthier lifestyle, since adjusting its programming during the current coronavirus pandemic. Cranbury’s campaign team is spearheaded by Laura Zurfluh, who is joined by Eman El-Badawi and Joann Charwin. The Cranbury MWC has been conducting virtual wellness sessions and is…
