Cranbury Township Faces Tension Over Affordable Housing and Farmland Acquisition

Overview: The Cranbury Township Committee meeting on May 12, 2025, honed in on a series of contentious issues, with affordable housing plans and the acquisition of farmland taking center stage. Residents expressed strong concerns about transparency and the potential use of eminent domain, while township officials emphasized compliance with state mandates and community integration efforts.

Cranbury Township Committee Discusses Public Safety, Sculpture Donation, and Community Engagement

Overview: The Cranbury Township Committee meeting on April 14, 2025, addressed several issues, including police department operations, the donation of a sculpture by the Helen Cody Foundation, and community engagement strategies.

Cranbury Township Faces Debate Over Historic Dancer House Preservation

Overview: The Cranbury Township Committee meeting brought the historic Dancer House on Plainsboro Road into sharp focus, as tensions rose over its potential demolition or neglect. Members of the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society, led by Mark Bowski, voiced their concerns during the public comment section, emphasizing the house’s historical significance and the society’s long-standing commitment to preservation efforts. Despite previous attempts to address the issue in October and March, the society felt sidelined as their request to discuss the matter at the meeting was denied, citing their non-township entity status. The committee now faces pressure to respect the historic preservation easement and engage in meaningful dialogue with preservationists to prevent any irreversible decisions.

Cranbury Township Committee Approves 2025 Budget Without Tax Increase Amid Detailed Discussions on Art Installations and Police Operations

Overview: The Cranbury Township Committee meeting resulted in the approval of the 2025 municipal budget with no tax increase, highlighting the township’s efforts to maintain financial stability amidst rising costs. The meeting also addressed various community projects, including a proposed sculpture by the Helen Cody Foundation, police department resource challenges, and the installation of chess tables.

Cranbury Township Committee Deliberates on Historic District Expansion and Public Concerns about Water Quality

Overview: During the recent Cranbury Township Committee meeting, discussions highlighted the proposed expansion of the historic district, public concerns about local water quality, and the formation of a new committee to streamline zoning processes. The meeting also touched on ongoing community projects, including the development of a water pad in Village Park and library operations amid construction efforts.