May 10 Hit And Run Update

[anon-s6p5]

I just read the latest meeting notes for the TC- http://www.cranburytownship.org/TC-Documents/2017/TC-minutes-052217.pdf

You have to love small town living. I am not critical of the individuals, I just love the comments made as they show small town living of how we avoid the issues of the cities and much larger problems.

Under Public Comment

The residents complained about speeding and traffic.

Mr. Taylor stated he has heard numerous times from Cranbury residents that they are not concerned about receiving a speeding ticket. He encouraged residents to set an example by following the speed limits.

Resident 1- Ms. .... agreed and stated residents need to “lead the charge” by following and not exceeding the speed limit. She stated she was running late and was driving a little fast when she saw a Police car, and while she did not want or get a ticket, she stated it made her slow down and accept she may arrive late to her destination.

Resident 2- she stated there is a sense of urgency for action to be taken now, stating she wants Cranbury to be known
as a town not to speed in..... She admitted she does not always go the speed limit and maybe she should be ticketed too, though she knows where kids walk and which corners have overgrown trees.


Again, not being critical of the residents and they very much have points on speeding and traffic enforcement being a priority, I commend them as well for attending a meeting and honesty.

I just love the small town honesty and exchanges with a TC who are friends and neighbors not just some politician and voter. None of the TC even questioned the comments. They just went on business as usual.

It gets better, knowing the Police Chief is sitting in and listening. I wonder what his thought was hearing residents admit they speed. I base that the chief was there on the exchange below after residents spoke.

Mr. Taylor asked Chief Varga if the Township has any more of the “Slow Down in Our Town” lawn signs, that were used about four (4) years ago. Chief Varga reported the County is not making more signs;
however, he will check to see if the Township has any in storage. He stated the signs would be installed at different locations for two (2) week periods and stated drivers become immune to them.

Again, just showing the above because this is what makes Cranbury great where people go before the TC, raise an issue, are honest and based on all the signs showing up seem to actually have made a change.