Tag: Cranbury Township
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Ferrante to serve as Cranbury mayor
A familiar face returns as mayor to lead Cranbury’s Township Committee. The five-member Township Committee voted for Committeeman Mike Ferrante to serve as mayor for 2023 at a reorganization meeting on Jan. 3. “Thank you to my fellow Township Committee members for supporting me to take on the mayor’s role this year,” Ferrante said. “My…
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Democrats to take control of Cranbury Township Committee as new year begins
Come January 2023, the governing body of the Cranbury Township Committee will consist of all Democrats. The governing body in 2023 will consist of Committeewoman Barbara Rogers, Committeewoman Eman El-Badawi, Committeeman Mike Ferrante, Committeeman Matt Scott and Committeewoman Lisa Knierim. When the Township Committee reorganization meeting takes place on Jan. 3, Rogers and Knierim will…
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New stand-alone Cranbury Public Library ‘lives up to its hype;’ provides services, spaces for all ages
Cranbury’s journey to have a stand-alone public library has been years in the making. The new Cranbury Public Library building opened to residents and visitors following a grand opening on Nov. 19. “We want this to be a town living room. We want everybody to come in and use it,” Cranbury Public Library Director Marilynn…
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Residents offer input, solutions in first public meeting to help alleviate truck traffic off US 130 and New Jersey Turnpike
Residents frustrated with truck traffic in southern Middlesex County voiced their concerns and suggested solutions in the first public meeting for a study that will determine strategies to manage the traffic in the area. “I am afraid to drive around here with these trucks,” one woman said. The county and the North Jersey Transportation Planning…
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Democrat, Republican incumbents lead in Cranbury Township Committee election race
Democrat Barbara Rogers and Republican Evelyn Spann lead the contested race for the two, three-year term seats in their bid for re-election on the Cranbury Township Committee during the general election on Nov. 8, according to unofficial results. As of Nov. 15, Rogers received 889 votes and Spann has received 829 votes, according to results…
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Impractical Jokers’ James Murray speaks about perseverance with visit to local students
Known as Murr from the hit show “Impractical Jokers” and as a novelist, James S. Murray’s appearance at The Cranbury School caused quite a buzz for students seeking to high five, get an autograph, and meet the famed comedian and writer. Murray, who is a Princeton resident and one of the three stars of Impractical…
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Four candidates will vie for two seats available on Cranbury Township Committee in November
CRANBURY – Four candidates are running for two, three-year term open seats on the Township Committee in the general election in November. Democratic candidates Lisa Knierim and current Mayor Barbara Rogers will face Republican candidates Committeewoman Evelyn Spann and Barbara Wright for the seats on the governing body on Nov. 8. Democratic candidates Knierim has…
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Cranbury Municipal Alliance helps promote mental health resources during World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day raises awareness for mental health across the world in towns, cities, and workplaces. The Day on Oct. 10 is designed to not only promote awareness of mental health, but provide information and resources to support those in need of mental health services, according to the World Federation for Mental Health In…
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Cranbury Candidates Night will be held virtual Oct. 11
Candidates Night for candidates running for the two seats available on the Cranbury Township Committee is still on despite Republican candidates Evelyn Spann and Barbara Wright declining to participate. The candidate’s night is hosted by the Woman’s Club of Cranbury in partnership with the Cranbury Public Library and will be held virtually through Zoom at…
