Cranbury Township

05/12/2026

Cranbury Municipal Alliance announces a Keynote Speaker on Va**ng Prevention, Timothy M. Shoemaker, M.S. tonight May 12, 2026, at 7 pm.

Va**ng Prevention, “Save Your Breath” hosted by Timothy M. Shoemaker, M.S. and sponsored by the Cranbury Township Municipal Alliance will broadcast tonight at 7 pm. This important program is recommended for parents, grandparents, family, friends, community members and students over 12 years old.

Register at www.TimothyShoemaker.com/live

04/29/2026

As a courtesy reminder, all residents, especially the SHADOW OAKS community, are reminded that:
“Per Township Code Chapter 69 all brush, chipping or leaves should be left on your property behind the sidewalk. In particular, while paving is being done in Shadow Oaks all brush, chipping and leaves must be left out of the roadway or a notice of violation will be issued by the Department of Public Works. The township appreciates your cooperation regarding this matter.”

02/26/2026

A message from Cranbury Township Police:

Dear Residents and Business Owners,

Please be advised that parking will be prohibited on both sides of the roadway on North Main Street and South Main Street from Plainsboro Road to Old Trenton Road, beginning at 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. this Saturday February 28, 2026.

This temporary parking restriction is again necessary to allow the Middlesex County Department of Public Works to safely conduct snow removal operations using large snow-removal equipment and dump trucks.

“No Parking” signs will be posted in advance, and parking will remain prohibited until those signs are removed a few blocks at a time.
Vehicles parked in the restricted area during this time may be subject to fines and/or towed to ensure the work can be completed efficiently and safely.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as these operations are essential to maintaining safe road conditions for all motorists and pedestrians.

Stay safe and thank you for your continued cooperation.

Respectfully,

Giuseppe N. DeChiara
Chief of Police

01/30/2026

Cranbury Police Update Reminder: Parking Restrictions and Recycling Pickup – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Dear Residents and Business Owners,

This message serves as a reminder that the previously issued parking advisory for North Main Street and South Main Street (from Plainsboro Road to Old Trenton Road) is still in effect for this Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

The Middlesex County Department of Public Works will proceed as scheduled with snow removal operations utilizing large snow-removal equipment and dump trucks.

Recycling Pickup:
Recycling collection will occur as scheduled. Residents and businesses are asked to place recycling cans out accordingly. If recycling pickup has not occurred prior to snow operations, the County will temporarily move and redeploy containers as necessary to allow for collection.

Parking Information:
“No Parking” signs will remain in effect until snow removal operations are completed. Parking will be restored once the signs are removed, which will occur in approximately two-block increments at a time as work progresses.

Vehicles parked in restricted areas during posted times may be subject to fines and/or towing to ensure operations can be completed safely and efficiently.

We appreciate your continued cooperation and understanding as these efforts are essential to maintaining safe roadway conditions.

Respectfully,

Giuseppe N. DeChiara
Chief of Police

01/29/2026

Alert: No Parking Advisory – Snow Removal Operations This Saturday January 31, 2026 from 10 am to 6pm

Dear Residents and Business Owners,
Please be advised that parking will be prohibited on both sides of the roadway on North Main Street and South Main Street from Plainsboro Road to Old Trenton Road beginning at 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. this Saturday January 31, 2026.
This temporary parking restriction is necessary to allow the Middlesex County Department of Public Works to safely conduct snow removal operations using large snow-removal equipment and dump trucks.

“No Parking” signs will be posted in advance, and parking will remain prohibited until those signs are removed a few blocks at a time.
Vehicles parked in the restricted area during this time may be subject to fines and/or towed to ensure the work can be completed efficiently and safely.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as these operations are essential to maintaining safe road conditions for all motorists and pedestrians.
Stay safe and thank you for your continued cooperation.

11/25/2025

A message from Cranbury Township Police Department:

As Chief of Police, I am announcing that the Cranbury Township Police Department, together with law enforcement agencies across New Jersey, will participate in the first coordinated, statewide enforcement operation for the Goal Zero campaign on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 26—an evening commonly known as “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving.”

On this date, police departments across the state will deploy enhanced, high-visibility enforcement as we expand a successful local initiative into a unified, statewide traffic-safety effort. This coordinated response supports New Jersey’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe System Approach. To strengthen this operation, additional Cranbury Township Police Officers will be assigned to patrol and address this ongoing public-safety concern.

Goal Zero embodies a clear and uncompromising mission: zero deaths, zero injuries, and zero crashes on New Jersey’s roadways. The night before Thanksgiving historically marks the start of a seasonal rise in impaired driving, making our commitment more important than ever.

This campaign began in response to a heartbreaking tragedy. In January 2024, following a fatal crash on Route 34 in Howell Township that claimed the life of a three-year-old child, Holmdel Police Officer Matt Menosky launched high-visibility enforcement details across Monmouth County during the evening hours. The results were profound: fatal crashes in the county declined from 39 in 2024 to 15 in 2025—a 61% reduction, representing 24 lives saved. While several factors contributed to this decline, Goal Zero played a critical role in directing resources, attention, and a shared sense of responsibility.

As part of this initiative, police departments across New Jersey will conduct high-visibility patrols on roadways identified as high-risk within their communities. Many agencies will utilize state Division of Highway Traffic Safety grant funding for overtime enforcement, while others will assign on-duty officers to ensure a strong, proactive presence.

As we have long emphasized—and will continue to stress as members of the Cranbury Township Police Department, we echo the words of Montville Police Chief Andrew Caggiano, President of NJSACOP, “Goal Zero stands in honor of the life we lost and symbolizes every life we can still save. No family should ever face the pain of losing someone they love to a crash that could have been prevented.”

Chief Giuseppe N. DeChiara
Cranbury Township Police Department

11/05/2025

Alert: Road Closure, South Main Street between Station Road and Evans Drive will be closed on Thursday November 6, 2025 from 0700 am to 3:00pm.
Road Closure, South Main Street between Station
Road and Evans Drive will be closed on Thursday November 6, 2025 from 7:00 am to 3:00pm for road work.
Detours will be in place.
Accommodations will be made for residents that live within the road closure.

ANYONE ATTENDING THE FUNERAL NOVEMBER 6TH AT THE PRESYBTERIAN CHURCH CAN ACCESS THE CHURCH DRIVEWAY FROM STATION ROAD.

11/04/2025

Earlier this week, two federal judges ruled that the Trump Administration must release emergency funds to partially cover Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November, which were set to lapse on Monday.
While this ruling has been issued, it may take several days for funds to be deposited onto SNAP cards, and residents may experience temporary issues when making purchases.
I have been in contact with the Governor’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management, who recommend that residents check their SNAP balances before going to the food store.
Please also remember:
• Do not provide SNAP benefit information over the phone.
The State will not be conducting outbound calls to restore benefits.
• State officials are urging SNAP recipients to monitor their accounts at NJFamiliesFirst.com or call 800-997-3333 for updates.
We will continue to monitor developments related to SNAP and coordinate with the Governor’s Office to provide timely updates and accurate information as it becomes available.
We have many residents who depend on SNAP, and there are real concerns about households experiencing food scarcity or going without meals. I encourage everyone to donate what you can locally to Skeets Pantry so we can expand our upcoming distributions over the next several months.
If you know of someone in need, please reach out to me directly. I will respect their privacy and ensure assistance is provided through a Skeets Pantry representative.
This is a pivotal and unprecedented time for our community, and we must continue to stand together and support one another, while filling the gaps where government resources fall short.
Mayor Lisa Knierim
Cranbury Township

10/29/2025

PFAS Water Survey

We're inviting all residents to take a quick, anonymous survey about PFAS or “forever chemicals” and drinking water. Your feedback will help guide state and local efforts to protect public health and keep our water safe.

The survey is open from Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, November 30, and is estimated to take approximately 5-10 minutes.

Questions related to the survey should be directed to [email protected].


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10/23/2025

Special Mayor’s Update
October 23, 2025
I’m pleased to share important news about Cranbury’s Round 4 affordable housing plan. After speaking with the Governor’s Office this morning, I can confirm that HMFA will relax the language of its 250-ft warehouse buffer rule, with adoption anticipated before year’s end. This outcome is the direct result of sustained advocacy: public comments from our Township Committee, Fair Share Housing, the Department of Community Affairs, Cranbury residents across our community, and partner municipalities that stood with us. In Cranbury’s case, this adjustment is meaningful. This adjustment creates a meaningful opportunity for Cranbury to evaluate alternative sites to the Henry Farm, while continuing to meet our state-mandated affordable housing obligations with transparency and fiscal responsibility.
To every resident who took the time to learn, write, call, or testify—thank you. Your voices were heard, and your engagement helped secure a path that better protects taxpayers and preserves our planning flexibility. We will keep residents informed as HMFA’s formal adoption proceeds and as we assess the best path forward for Cranbury’s Round 4 plan.

With Gratitude,
Mayor Lisa Knierim

Statement by Governor Murphy on Protecting Henry Family Farm in Cranbury
Posted on - 10/23/2025
“New Jersey’s family farms are an essential and deeply cherished part of our state’s story. For 175 years, the Henry Family Farm has stood on South River Road in Cranbury as a proud symbol of that agricultural tradition. For that reason, I am proud that — with the help of our Administration — the Henry family, Cranbury Township, and Fair Share Housing have reached an agreement that will ensure the farm remains under the family’s ownership, while local leaders look elsewhere to meet the town’s affordable housing obligations.
“From the very beginning, I have opposed efforts to seize the Henry Family Farm through eminent domain. While every town in New Jersey must do its part to resolve our state’s affordable housing crisis, these efforts must be pursued thoughtfully and collaboratively.
“That is exactly why this agreement is so important. It hinges on an impending revision of a rule proposed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency that we anticipate will be finalized by the end of the year, permitting responsible development that will make housing more accessible and more affordable for families in Cranbury and across our state.
“I want to thank Andy and Christopher Henry, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Jacquelyn Suárez, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Executive Director Melanie Walter, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, Fair Share Housing, and Cranbury Township for working in good faith to reach this resolution.
“New Jersey will always protect its farmers and farmland. And we will always live up to our reputation as the Garden State.”

09/05/2025

Cranbury Police Reminder - Tomorrow is a busy day in Cranbury. The annual Helene Cody races and Cranbury Day are here again.

The races kick off at 7am within Heritage Park, located at the intersection of South Main Street & Old Trenton Road, and are expected to conclude around 10am. The area should see heavy motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic during these times. Please use caution when navigating the area.

Cranbury Day will cause North Main Street, between Westminster Place and Scott Avenue, to be CLOSED from 8am through 5pm. Please note that this year’s road closure is longer than in year’s past and may affect your Saturday travels. Please be sure to allow extra time to find legal parking outside the event or when conducting other business in the area.

Please note that Park Place will remain open to allow local access in and out of the residential circle. It is recommended to avoid this area unless you are a resident as public parking is limited to only a few spaces. The Library will be open, however it is recommended to walk up as again parking spaces will be limited.

The detour around the Cranbury Day location is via Maplewood Avenue, accessed on either end by Scott Avenue or Westminster Place. Police Officers and Crossing Guards will be posted at these locations to assist with safe pedestrian crossings and to manage the flow of traffic.

Please be aware of the temporary NO PARKING and HANDICAP ONLY signs that have been posted in and around the event area. These signs are specifically for the times of 7am through 5pm. Improperly parked vehicles are subject to being ticketed and towed away at the owner’s expense.

The predicted weather is favorable, but afternoon thunderstorms are predicted so plan accordingly. Come out, enjoy and be safe.