About the Township:
Cranbury is one of the oldest towns in New Jersey. While it is believed that there were settlers in Cranbury (then known as Cranberry and Cranberry Town) as early as 1680, a deed of sale between Josiah Prickett and John Harrison dated March 1, 1698 for land "with all improvements" indicates buildings on the land and early settlement. Cranbury celebrated its 300th anniversary in 1997.
On March 7, 1872, Cranbury Township was officially created and organized as a political subdivision of Middlesex County, consisting of the village of Cranbury and outlying areas, which were then parts of South Brunswick and Monroe Townships. On August 9, 1979, Cranbury was named a State Historic District, and on September 18, 1980 it was designated a National Historic District. At that time it was said to be "the best preserved 19th century village in Middlesex County." The significance of Cranbury's historic district is inextricably tied to its agricultural setting. The village was built to serve the surrounding farm community, and its importance is directly related to that farmland. One of the most attractive draws to Cranbury Township is its commitment to preserving open space. Presently, 75% of available farmland is preserved.
While maintaining its roots, Cranbury has grown in recent years to include business projects such as factory outlets, warehouses and office buildings on its outer rim. New housing developments have attracted seniors and young families. The population of the Township has grown in recent years: The 1990 Census figures were: 2,500 and the 2000 Census figures were: 3,227. Cranbury Township is located in southern Middlesex County and is 13.4 square miles. The Township is bordered by South Brunswick, Monroe, Plainsboro and East Windsor Township and Hightstown.
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Read More »Dear Cranbury Residents, At last night’s Township Committee meeting, we received an update from new library director Brooke Basista. Local organizations are encouraged to reserve the many meeting spaces for their events. The level of exciting…
Read More »Click Here to View the Information About Cranbury Township : 2023 Animal Licensing is Due by January 31, 2023 - Beginning March 1st a Court Summons With a Fine Will Be…
Read More »Cranbury Lions Scholarships for Students Residing in Cranbury: Nominations and applications are due April 14th. For the ‘Stan Thomas Community Service Award’, we accept nominations for students between 11 and 14 years of age. For the…
Read More »Dear Cranbury Residents, Happy Valentine’s Day! At last night’s Township Committee meeting, we had over 25 BSA Troop 52 Scouts and parents join us as I gave the “De-Mystifying Local Government” presentation --- check it…
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Read More »The Woman’s Club of Cranbury is offering a $2,000 Woman’s Scholarship. The award, which is financially and goal based, is for a woman returning to school after some time away and pursuing post secondary education. The deadline for…
Read More »De-Mystifying Local Government: Please join us on Monday evening for an explainer about how your local government works: what is our form of government, how does it interact with state and county government, how are we organized, and how do we…
Read More »Dear Cranbury Residents, I hope your January went well. It’s a cold, dark month, but spring is just a few weeks away! While I do enjoy the snow, I’ve also enjoyed not having ice and salt and slush to deal with this year. 2023…
Read More »Dear Cranbury Residents, We held our first regular Township Committee meeting last evening. We honored Troop 52 Scoutmaster, Tim Brennan, for his 40 years of scouting service and 10 years as Scoutmaster! Many folks in town know Tim as…
Read More »Dear Cranbury Residents, I was humbled to be named Mayor for 2023 by my colleagues on the Township Committee last evening. Congratulations to Deputy Mayor Eman El-Badawi, and to newly-elected member Lisa Knierim and re-elected member Barbara…
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Read More »Mayor Barbara Rogers Looking Back at 2022, Forward to 2023, and Enjoying the Present! Greetings! We have passed the shortest days of the year. Although it has been cold and dark outside, remember that winter always offers some clear and bright…
Read More »Chanukah is fast approaching. Once again this year we have set up our Cranbury community Chanukah menorah at Memorial Park, by the fire house. And again we thank Rabbi Eliezer Zaklikovsky of Chabad Monroe for providing our community menorah. …
Read More »Dear Cranbury Residents, I am pleased to announce that we have worked together with the leadership of the Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company to endorse amendments to proposed Ordinance 11-22-10 at the December 12th Township Committee meeting. The…
Read More »Greetings! The signs of the changing seasons are all around. Autumn is in full swing, and I hope you’ve been enjoying the changing colors and the crisp air. Congratulations! This past weekend, residents of all ages enjoyed the Grand Opening…
Read More »Frequently Asked Questions - CRANBURY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 11-22-10 ENTITLED “VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY” At the November 14 Township Committee meeting, Ordinance 11-22-10 was introduced to formalize the relationship between the township and…
Read More »Cranbury Township Ordinance No. 11-22-10 At the November 14th Township Committee meeting the Fire Company ordinance was introduced. Attached is the link to the ordinance, which was previously posted on November 15th. The second reading and public…
Read More »Cranbury Volunteer Fire Co. Visit from Santa! For more information on dates for Santa click here or see attached flyer.…
Read More »Greetings! The days are getting shorter, but we have had a chance to enjoy some beautiful fall weather. I like this time of year when we can pull out our sweaters, sip a hot cup of tea, watch the colorful leaves drift in the wind, and listen to the…
Read More »Scouting For Food And Hygiene October 29, 2022 Dear Cranbury Friends and Neighbors, As Thanksgiving time approaches, the Scouts here in Cranbury again ask your help in Scouting for Foodand Hygiene. This is our annual community Good Turn to help…
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Read More »Early voting will begin on Saturday, October 29th through Sunday, November 6th only at specific locations. No matter where you live in Middlesex County, you can vote your specific ballot at any of your county’s designated in-person early…
Read More »The library staff and the library board are pleased to announce that the new free-standing public library is nearly completed! Below are some important updates about the transition. New Library Building to Be Completed in October. The new library…
Read More »Greetings! The weather has turned cooler and it is officially fall. Before we turn our attention to fall events, I hope you enjoyed your summer by participating in all that Cranbury has to offer. This summer a sense of normalcy returned to Cranbury…
Read More »The Cranbury Municipal Alliance will be hosting a mental health information table. Join us at Teddy's 11:00am-1:00pm Socialize, sip coffee, get information on mental health and meet our therapy dog! Mental Health…
Read More »Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society’s Cranbury 325th Anniversary Event at the Cranbury Inn - October 29th, 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. For more information:…
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Read More »Cranbury Township: Mayor's Update - September 9, 2022 Mayor Barbara Rogers Greetings! I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend which marked the unofficial end of summer for many. The days may be getting shorter and the nights longer, but…
Read More »Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury - For more information: https://cranburypres.org/country-line-dancing/
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Read More »Open to all girls and boys in grades K – 5 Cranbury has a long tradition of Scouting and preparing youth to become responsible, participating citizens. Through activities and events, we teach skills that prepare Scouts for a lifetime of…
Read More »Mark your calendars! Representatives of the 14th Legislative District Senator Linda R. Greenstein Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson Staff from the 14th Legislative District will be available at the Cranbury Township…
Read More »Recycle your old confidential files safely and securely! Rain or shine | 9 am - 12 pm (or until the shredding truck is filled) County residents only - No businesses. Please view the Middlesex County flyer for additional directions and…
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Read More »Click here to View the Information About Cranbury Township - Helene Cody Cranbury 5K And 1 Mile Fun Run - September…
Read More »Greetings! It was a hot July, but that didn’t stop Cranbury’s 325th anniversary celebrations and community events -- annual fireworks, opening a time capsule from 1977 and line dancing in Village Park. I hope you were able to attend…
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Read More »Mark your calendars! Representatives of the 14th Legislative District Senator Linda R. Greenstein Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson Staff from the 14th Legislative District will be available at the Cranbury Township…
Read More »Come out, visit our restaurants, and stroll along Main Street on your way to Village Park. Enjoy Cranbury's beautiful green space, leading up to our annual fireworks display over Brainard Lake at dark. Food trucks will also be at the park! See…
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Read More »Mark your calendars! Representatives of the 14th Legislative District Senator Linda R. Greenstein Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson Staff from the 14th Legislative District will be available at the Cranbury Township…
Read More »Come join the fun this summer from June 27 through August 12!! Indoor/outdoor activities include swimming and trips! Register online starting at https://register.communitypass.net/CranburyTownship (convenience fee will apply) or fill out the…
Read More »Greetings, Cranbury residents! What a terrific Memorial Day Parade we had this past Monday! Thank you to the Lion’s Club for organizing it and thank you to all who participated in the parade, including our Township volunteers and professionals…
Read More »Starting today, May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products. Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be…
Read More »Primary Election Day – Tuesday, June 7th from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. May 2nd – Mail in Ballot Box, located at 1 Logan Drive, will be open to accept ballots and closing of the ballot box is promptly at 8:00 p.m. on June 7th Other…
Read More »Greetings, Cranbury Residents! Spring is in full swing and, in April, Cranbury residents along with the rest of the world, joined together to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event that supports and spreads awareness about…
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