Mayor's Update - April 11, 2023

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Mayor's Update - April 11, 2023

Dear Cranbury Residents,

Spring has finally sprung. My favorite “sign of spring” is the bright yellow forsythia, and they were in full bloom this weekend.

At last night’s Township Committee meeting, we approved an ordinance to streamline the process to get food trucks at township events and conform to new NJ regulations. Look for food trucks at the May 7 Millstone Park 1713 House events and other events throughout the year. We also received an update from the Parks Commission --- thank you to Sally O’Grady and the entire Parks and DPW teams for keeping our parks attractive and well-used. Look for the new half-mile walking path in Village Park by summer.

Cranbury: A 2022 Healthy Town Up-and-Coming! Cranbury Township received a “Healthy Town Up-and-Coming” designation for the second year in a row by the Princeton-based Quality Institute. The Township's collaboration with its Municipal Alliance Committee results in mental health awareness activities for residents, as well as a focus on substance use disorder prevention. It is a great distinction and further proof of Cranbury's commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Our tight-knit community prioritizes open space and parks for us to relax and enjoy, as well as community events that bring us together. The Mayors Wellness Committee worked diligently to develop meaningful programs with lasting impact, and we are looking forward to continuing those efforts. Thanks to all who supported these efforts!

SUMMER RECREATION CAMP: Now is the time to think about fun summer activities for the young ones. Due to the school construction, there will not be Arts Council Camp this summer, but the Summer Recreation Camp will be happening June 26 through August 11! Three camps available for all ages, with pool visits and amazing field trips weekly.

SCHOLARSHIP and AWARD DEADLINES: Cranbury Lions is offering several awards (deadline April 14). Women's Club high school senior and woman returning to school after some time away and pursuing post-secondary education (deadline April 30). Cranbury P.B.A. 405 Scholarship for Princeton High School Seniors (May 1).

Check out these upcoming events:

Saturday, April 15 – Princeton High School Jazz Festival. This year’s theme is Celebrating Frank Sinatra. 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 16 – Launch of Sunday Hours at the Cranbury Public Library – noon to 4:00 p.m. Studying for AP exams, planning for the week ahead, or do you just need a “third place” to focus? Great News! The new Cranbury Public Library at 30 Park Place West offers quiet study rooms, study pods, and numerous work and study areas throughout.

Monday, April 17 – Truck Traffic – Give Your Input! Middlesex County wants your feedback on draft recommendations to mitigate the impact of truck traffic on neighborhoods, based on analysis of truck data and concerns and ideas offered by impacted communities. 6:00 p.m., Cranbury School. More info on the study and public meetings: http://www.bit.ly/SMCFreightStudy

Saturday, April 22 – Seventeenth Annual Stream Clean-Up. Registration is required and spots are limited for this fun local event. This event is a great way to get outside, work together to keep our waterways clean, and improve wildlife habitat. 

Friday, April 28 – Cranbury School 125th Anniversary Alumni & Community Dance - 7-10 p.m. This evening is an adult-only celebration for former students, current and former parents, staff and community members including food and a night of dancing - hosted by Cranbury School alumni (and DJ) Brett Gash and Chris Rollins. Click here to purchase tickets.

Saturday, April 29 – Town-wide Garage Sales. Clean out those closets and get ready to shop for bargains at this fun annual event. More details to follow.

Sunday, April 30 – 125th School Anniversary Community Day from 10 to 3 p.m. Join the fun!

May 6 – Praise in the Park. Three local churches, along with a number of local charities (including RISE, Homefront NJ and the Be The Li9ht Foundation) and with several local businesses are bringing this family-focused and family-friendly “music festival” from 1:00 pm till 6:00 pm in Village Park. click here for more information or for free tickets.

May 6 and 7 – Clean-Up Day! Town-wide Clean-Up Day at the DPW yard on Dey Road. 7:00 am to 3:00 pm both days. Please consider the Buy Nothing Cranbury Facebook page or the Princeton Freecycle group to offer items prior to this event that might be usable or useful by neighbors to save items from the landfill.

May 7 – Tour de Cranbury Biking Event. A fun biking event for all experience levels, organized by Troop 52 Eagle Scout candidate Tyler Cenci! 10-mile tour check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. (Village Park), “All-skills” level at 9:15 a.m. (Village Park), and “Trikes” ride starts at 11:30 a.m. (Millstone Park). Register Here and Choose Your Ride

May 7 – 1713 House Colonial Fair 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. In collaboration with the Cranbury Chamber of Commerce, the Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society will sponsor the Cranbury Colonial Fair & Spring Picnic at the 1713 East Jersey Cottage site in Millstone Park. The Sons of the American Revolution and BSA Troop 52 will open the celebration with the presentation of colors. Colonial music, food vendors, Colonial games, re-enactors, demonstrations, and several local shoppes will be there! Come for the community celebration and see how far the renovation of the 1713 East Jersey Cottage has come since being moved to Millstone Park in the Fall of 2019.

June 3 – The 30th Annual Health and Wellness Fair. Sponsored by the Municipal Alliance, this fun event will feature new activities and some classics, including Cranbury Brook Preserve hikes and a Colorful Fun Run. To honor the 30th annual event, they are still seeking T-shirts from the 1998 and 2003 Drug-Free fairs --- please let us know if you have one of these.

September 23 – Rabies Clinic Returns! From 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Firehouse will be a free rabies vaccine clinic. Please note only dogs are permitted at this rabies clinic. Thanks to our Board of Health for bringing back this important community service.

Enjoy the warm weather and see you around town.

Michael Ferrante, Mayor
Cranbury Township

https://www.cranburytownship.org/home/news/mayors-update-april-11-2023

[anon-8p57]

Any reason Gil&Berts is staying open well past 10pm on a Sunday night when township ordinance requires them to close at 9:30?

[anon-470q]

Probably to serve the people that were waiting in the line. Never enough for some people. There’s too many businesses. Then there’s not enough. Then we don’t like this business or we don’t want that business. Now the business are open too late.

[anon-r67q]

There is a zoning law regarding hours. It isn’t personal opinion it is adhering to the agreement with the town. Years ago the prior owners were fined for being open past 9.

[anon-470q]

Wonder how they feel about neighbors and residence having loud parties past the Township Noise Ordinance hours. I guess everyone this summer should be getting fines.

[anon-8p57]

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[anon-470q]

Fine your AsS