Cranbury Township

Board of Health

Jim Longo, Health Officer, ext. 237
Kristen Hamilton, Secretary, ext 243
Phone (609) 395-0900 • Fax: (609) 395-3560

In the event of a Health Emergency, please call 732 745 3100

The Board’s mission is to support New Jersey State Statutes (NJSA 26:3-1 et.seq.) and promote good public health and prevent disease through recommendations and programs that maintain the health, safety and well being of Cranbury Township residents.

A local board of health is required by state law. The general powers and duties of the board are described in the New Jersey State Statutes (NJSA 26:3-1). The following areas of responsibility are delegated to the Board of Health:1) protecting the local water supply, (i.e. approving wells and septic systems), 2) licensing and regulating sanitary conditions of restaurants, boarding houses, day care centers and hotels, 3) promoting health standards in housing 4) controlling and regulating sanitary practices, specifically garbage and waste control 5) monitoring and regulating the safety and quality of food, 6) investigating and abating nuisances such as noise, odors, weeds, etc. Besides these duties, the Board develops, monitors, enforces, reviews and recommends local health policies and adopts ordinances.

The Cranbury Township Board of Health was established in 1963. It is comprised of five members appointed by the Township Committee who serve for terms of three years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of office so vacated.

The Board of Health meets in the Township Offices at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Unless noticed otherwise, these meetings will take place in Town Hall, Recital Room. There is no meeting in August.

Board Members

NAME ROLE TERM EXPIRATION
Daniel Notterman, MD Member 12/31/09
Dr. John Coumbis Member 12/31/08
Cheryl Coyle Member 12/31/09
John Jackson Member 12/31/08
Dr. Mortimer Shakun Member 12/31/10

Agendas and Minutes

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