Mayor's Update - April 23, 2024
23-A North Main Street • Cranbury, NJ 08512
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Warm greetings to our residents observing the Jewish Holiday of Passover across the next few days and Happy Easter to those who celebrated earlier in this month and those who will be celebrating in early May. April is also Autism Awareness month and during this month we recognize Earth Day and Arbor Day.
At our TC meeting last night we announced the names of the pioneer members of the new Parks and Recreation Commission and we read proclamations in honor of National Library Week, Arbor Day and the festival of Holi. We also approved a Girl Scout Silver project in the
Cranbury Brook Preserve. The Girl Scouts plan to build a Monarch Butterfly Waystation where the butterflies will find a place to rest or reproduce during their migration, and they plan on updating the kiosk in the preserve. TC members additionally reported on another successful stream clean up event over the weekend as well as an amazing Historic Tour of Cranbury sponsored by Preservation New Jersey, CHPS and HPC.
During our public comment, we heard from residents on Station Road regarding their concerns with speeding on their road. Statistics from our police department again show almost double the number of traffic stops for speeding in 2024 than 2023. We encourage everyone to observe traffic speed posted, safe road behavior and give themselves ample time when traveling to
avoid rushing and speeding.
Our Police department graciously prepared a memo with safety tips to minimize burglary and unwanted entry. See below
As the weather becomes warmer and nicer, we would like to remind you of ways to protect yourselves from warm weather crimes and scams. Be aware of home improvements scams. If you did not solicit the contractor or salesman who shows up at your door unannounced, do not do business with that person. Cranbury Township ordinance # 113-1 requires anyone Peddling or Soliciting door to door to first obtain a license from Town Hall. This time of year we see an influx of solicitor complaints for solar panels, home improvements, and ways to make your power bill decrease among many others. If anyone knocks on your door to solicit business, never let them into your home, never provide any personal information or credit card or banking information. Please call the Cranbury Police non-emergency line 609-395-0031. Our officers will respond to the area and speak with the subjects soliciting. This time of year brings on driveway sealing and repair scams. They typically knock on your door, tell you they are working in the area and have extra supplies that they are willing to discount a job. These generally tend to be a scam and the work is unacceptable. Our area as well as the state are experiencing an uptick residential burglaries and motor vehicle theft. Always keep your home's doors and windows locked when you go to bed or leave your house, even if you are leaving for a short period. Secure all lawn and gardening equipment in your garage or a storage shed, and keep your garage doors closed at all times (even when you're doing work around the house). Put all ladders and other tools back into a secure storage area after you use them. Always remember to close your car windows, take any valuables out of your car, and lock your doors every time you exit your vehicle, even if your vehicle is parked in your driveway. Get to know your neighbors. Let a trusted neighbor know if you are planning to travel. Neighbors who know each other look out for each other. Cranbury Police Department offers a Vacant Home Check when you will be away from your home. To sign up go to https://www.cranburytownship.org/police/webforms/vacant-house-request.
Events to Look Out For:
April 25 (Thursday)- Trauma and Opioid Use Disorder webinar for more information click here.
April 27 (Saturday)- Community Garage Sale for information on how to sign up click here.
April 30 (Tuesday)- Join relationship counselor Terri DiMatteo, LPC for a conversation about the science of Love and Romance at Cranbury Library. To register click here.
May 1 (Wednesday) - Office of Congressman Watson Coleman will be at the Library to help with federal resources like SSA, VA, IRS, and Immigration. For more information click here.
May 4 (Saturday)- Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church. For more information click here.
May 6 (Monday)- Mayor's Walk to School Day! For more information click here.
May 12 (Sunday)- Support the Youth Group! Car Wash Fundraiser from 11:45am to 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church. For more information click here.
May 19 (Sunday)- Cantata for Pentecost. For more infromation click here.
June 8 (Saturday)- Strawberry Festival from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at First Presbyterian Church. For more information click here.
July 22-26 (Monday-Friday)- Seekers in Sneakers Vacation Bible School (VBS). For more information click here.
Museum Sundays: Cranbury Proud-Path to Preservation. For more information click here.
Annual Library Survey. Click here to take the survey.
Summer Camp Registration
Registration for Cranbury Summer Camp. For more information click here.
Kindergarten Registration
The Cranbury School Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is officially open to parents. Access the online registration portal which will be located on our website.
High School Seniors -- Apply for The Woman's Club of Cranbury Scholarship by 4/30/2024. For more information click here.
Free Virtual Naloxone(Narcan) Training Session with kit included through Rutgers RWJ Medical School. For more information click here.
Public Speaking Workshops for Grades 4-8 at Cranbury Library. To register click here.
Movie Streaming Service KANOPY now free with your library card! Visit the Library or click here for more information.
Cranbury Garden for Wildlife. For more information click here.
Agenda for upcoming meetings
Board of Health- 5/6/24
Commission Approved Minutes
Historic Preservation Commission- 2/20/24
Historic Preservation Comission- 3/19/24
Township Committee- 4/8/24
Introduced Ordinance
4-24-10
4-24-11
4-24-12
Stay safe and have a great week,
Eman El-Badawi
Mayor of Cranbury Township
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