8 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
Ph: 908-709-7200
Fx: 908- 276-7664
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Airplane Noise Advisory Board
The Cranford Airplane Noise Advisory Board is a volunteer board that monitors the
aircraft noise over Cranford and reports to the Township Committee on developments in
this area. The board represents Cranford's interest in regards to regional aircraft noise
with the Federal Aviation Authority, the State of New Jersey and Union County, as well
as with other municipal and regional organizations active in this field. The board reviews
legislation and administrative regulations, scrutinizes changes in air-routes and practices
at area airports, and participates in developing proposed alternatives to current air-routes
and airport procedures. The goal of the committee it to have the least amount of aircraft
noise over Cranford as possible.
Contact: Commissioner Kevin Campbell, Chairperson - 908- 709-7200
Bicycle Safety Board
The purpose and mission of the Bicycle Safety Board is to provide innovative ideas and
recommendations to the Cranford Township Committee or the Cranford Police
Department, when the need arises, on any relevant issues dealing with bicycle safety
education, rider training, school programs, and traffic safety within our township and
schools.
Contact: Detective Steven Toy, Chairperson - 908-272-2222
Cable TV Advisory Board
The Cranford Cable TV Advisory Committee was established to provide public and governmental
involvement in the programming and operation of the Township's TV -35 Governmental Access TV
Station. The committee includes representatives from the Township Committee, the public, studio
volunteers and the studio management. The duties of the committee include, but are not limited to,
working with studio management in creating, reviewing, and editing station by-laws and policies,
recommending potential new programming, act as liaison to the Township Committee, the public and
TV-35 management, review and work with studio management on developing the annual expense and
capital budget, and review all issues with cable providers (Comcast and Verizon) and draft responses to
Township Committee.
Contact: H. Edward Davenport, TV35 Station Manager, 908-709-3995
Centennial Village Committee
The Centennial Village Committee is dedicated to the revitalization and enhancement
of the Centennial Avenue corridor. Through private fundraising and volunteer efforts, the
committee strives to improve the area from an aesthetic and community perspective,
further integrating the area's role as a vital aspect of Cranford's shopping, dining, and
neighborhood offerings.
Contact: Julie Didzbalis, Chairperson - 908-276-5458
Clean Communities Committee
The purpose of the Clean Communities Committee is to change the attitudes that cause
littering and the irresponsible handling of solid waste through education.
Contact: Jennifer Kobliska - 908-709-7238
Conservation and Renewable Energy Task Force
The goal of the Conservation and Renewable Energy Task Force is to provide the
Township with cost savings through the implementation of energy efficient initiatives
and research ways to finance these initiatives through local, state or federal agencies or
grants.
Contact: Sandra Caceres-Cardenas, Chairperson - 908-709-7219
Conservation Utility
The Township is engaged in the construction, development, operation, and maintenance
of conservation facilities throughout the Township through different departments and it
was determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of the Township to operate
all of its conservation efforts under one (1) operating system. The Conservation Utility
was established in 2011 for the purposes of developing and operating all of the
conservation efforts and facilities throughout the Township.
Contact: Commissioner Edward O'Malley-908-709-7200
Cranford Business Park Improvement Committee
The mission of the Committee is to assess the state of the Cranford Business Park and
make recommendations to the Cranford Business Park community and to the Cranford
Township Committee to improve it as a business center and asset of Cranford.
Contact: Commissioner Edward O'Malley - 908-709-7200
Cranford Housing Board
The purpose of the Cranford Housing Board is to provide facilities for community
development within the Township of Cranford on a non-profit basis. This includes, but is
not limited to, providing better housing for the benefit of older persons and families of
older persons of low, moderate or middle income or in concert with other groups having
similar purposes.
Contact: Adele Gilman, Housing Board Administrator - 908-272-9180
Cranford West Committee
The purpose of the Cranford West Committee is to create awareness of the Cranford
West campsite and to preserve and enhance the site for the benefit of Cranford residents.
In addition, the group plans to review the budget associated with Cranford West to
determine ways in which it can become less dependent on Township funds.
Contact: Leigh Esposito, Co-chairperson - 908-272-7409
DMC Board
The purpose of the District Management is to make it possible for business and property
owners to achieve their financial goals and to enhance the community financially and
aesthetically. Powers and duties of the DMC Board are available by accessing the Code
of the Township of Cranford (Chapter 199).
For additional information, please visit the DMC website at
www.cranford.com/downtown.
Contact: Kathleen Miller Prunty, DMC Director - 908-709-7208
Emergency Management Council
The Emergency Management Council assists the Township in establishing the various
local volunteer agencies needed to meet the requirements of all local emergency
management activities in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the
Governor. The powers and duties of the Emergency Management Council are available
by accessing the Township Code (Chapter 6, Article XIIIE).
Contact: Police Chief Eric Mason, Emergency Management Coordinator - 908-272-2222
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission has the power to study and make recommendations
concerning open space preservation, water resources management, air pollution control,
solid waste management, noise control, soil and landscape protection, environmental
appearance, marine resources and protection of flora and fauna. Additional information
regarding the powers and duties of the Environmental Commission is available by
accessing of the Code of the Township of Cranford (Chapter 6).
For further information, you can visit the Environmental Commission's website at
www.cranford.com/cec.
Contact: Nelson Dittmar, Environmental Commission Chairperson - 908-276-7909
Flood Control Advisory Committee
The intent of the Flood Control Advisory Committee is to mobilize community
involvement in flood control matters and funding concerns, address funding issues with
the governing body, provide pertinent information to residents, and serve in an advisory
capacity to the Township Committee on flood control matters.
Additional information
regarding the Flood Advisory Committee is available at www.cranford.com/fac.
Contact: Richard A. Marsden, Township Engineer - 908-709-7218
Fourth of July Committee
The Fourth of July Committee organizes and implements the annual Canoe Club races
and various games and events held in Nomahegan Park on the Fourth of July.
Contact: Stephen Robertazzi, Director of Parks and Recreation - 908-709-7283
Historic Preservation Advisory Board
The purpose of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board is to identify, record and
maintain a system for survey and inventory of all building sites, places and landmarks
and structures of historical or architectural significance based on the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
Additional powers and duties are available by accessing the Code of the Township of
Cranford (Chapter 6-40.19).
Contact: Maureen Strazdon, Chairperson - 908-709-0492
Hyatt Hills Golf Course Commission
The Hyatt Hills Golf Course Commission has general supervision and control over the
maintenance operation and regulation of the Hyatt Hills Golf Course. This includes, but
is not limited to, review and approval of all contracts and other expenditures and funds
related to the operation of the golf course, review and approval of an annual operating
and capital budget, the hiring of a Manager or Management Organization for the day-today
operation of the golf course and the establishment and review of the duties,
responsibilities and performance of said Manager or Management Organization, and the
review and recommendation to Clark and/or Cranford of any proposed ordinances, etc.
which might be necessary for the efficient management of the Hyatt Hills Golf Course
Commission.
For additional information, you may visit the commission's website at
www.hyatthills.com.
Insurance Review Committee
The Cranford Insurance Review Committee continually reviews the township's insurance
coverage in an effort to make sure it is receiving the optimal coverage at the best cost. In
addition, the IRC will continue to review the township's broker/consultant needs on an
on-going basis. The IRC will report all findings to the Township Committee with any and
all recommendations so that the Township Committee can take appropriate action when
deemed necessary.
Contact: Commissioner Andis Kalnins - 908-709-7200
Landlord Tenant Advisory Committee
The Landlord Tenant Advisory Committee provides assistance to residents concerning
landlord/tenant issues.
Contact: Tara Rowley, Township Clerk - 908-709-7210
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees shall hold in trust and manage all property of the library. It
may rent rooms, purchase books, pamphlets, documents, papers and other reading matter,
hire librarians, and other necessary personnel, and fix their compensation, make proper
rules and regulations for the government of the library, and generally do all things
necessary and proper for the establishment and maintenance of the free public library
within Cranford.
Contact: John Malar, Library Director - 908-709-7281
For further information, visit the Library's website at www.cranford.com/library.
Local Highway Traffic Coordinating Committee
The Traffic Coordinating Committee shall identify, investigate, and propose solutions to
safety concerns throughout the Township of Cranford. The committee will examine
traffic issues from the perspective of the police, fire, engineering, public works,
administrator's office, downtown management corporation, board of education, and
residents to ensure a balanced approach to traffic safety.
Contact: Police Chief Eric Mason - 908-272-2222
Memorial Day Committee
The Memorial Day Committee is responsible for organizing the annual Memorial Day
Parade.
Contact: Stephen Robertazzi, Recreation and Parks Director - 908-709-7283
Municipal Alliance
The Cranford Municipal Alliance Committee is a community-based organization
consisting of volunteer members which is dedicated to a comprehensive and coordinated
effort to reduce and prevent substance abuse.
Contact: Kara Noesner, Municipal Alliance Coordinator - 908-709-7200
Parking Committee
The purpose of the Parking Committee is to be an effective and cohesive group that aids
and helps the Township Committee maintain a highly functional parking system. The
Parking Committee will review all parking lots, parking garages, and parking spaces
throughout the Township and evaluate and make suggestions pertaining to parking
machines, meters, signs, rates, revenue allocation, and rules and regulations.
Contact: Michael Venditti, Chairperson - 908-272-7900
Planning Board
The Planning Board follows the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Law (NJSA
40:55D) and accordingly exercises its powers with regard to the Master Plan, subdivision
control and site plan review, the official map of the Township, and the Township's
zoning ordinance including conditional uses. The Planning Board also exercises powers
concerning the capital improvement program and variances and certain building permits
in conjunction with subdivision, site plan and conditional use.
Contact: Robert Hudak, Office of Planning and Zoning, 908-709-7216
Raritan Valley Rail Coalition
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to
facilitating both short and long-term service and safety improvements on the Raritan
Valley Line, ultimately including one-seat ride service to Mid-town Manhattan.
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition comprises government officials, community-based
interest groups, members of the business community and labor union representatives that
view transportation infrastructure projects as vitally important to the overall well being of
our State and Regional economies.
Contact: Raritan Valley Rail Coalition - 908-231-7000 ext. 7239
Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee reports suggestions and concerns of
residents with respect to Recreation and Parks programs to the Recreation and Parks
Director.
Contact: Stephen Robertazzi, Recreation and Parks Director - 908-709-7283
River Maintenance Committee
The purpose of the River Maintenance Committee is to protect and restore the Rahway
River in Cranford and its ecosystem. This is accomplished through the sponsoring of
town-wide river cleanups each spring and fall season, as well as mini-cleanups when
necessary.
Contact: Wally Shackell - 908-272-7534
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority
The Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) is an autonomous agency that owns and
operates a trunk sewer system and a wastewater treatment facility in Rahway, New
Jersey. The RVSA is governed by a Board of Commissioners, which includes one
representative from each of its member municipalities.
For additional information on the
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Commission, visit their website at
www.rahwayvalleysa.com.
Contact: James Murphy, RVSA Representative for Cranford - 973-863-7650
Senior Citizen & Disabled Tenancy Act Appeals Board
When a landlord/sponsor intends to convert a rental property to a condominium or
cooperative, the Township Clerk must be notified of the intention. If a tenant is 62 years
of age, or is permanently unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of
any medically determinable physical or mental impairment as of the date of the
conversion recording, has resided in the rental unit for at least one year prior to the
conversion recording, and has an annual household income that does not exceed three
times the county per capita income or $50,000, whichever is greater, he or she may apply
for protected tenancy by completing a protected tenancy application and submitting it to
the Township Clerk, Department of Community Affairs and the landlord/sponsor.
The purpose of the Senior Citizen & Disabled Tenancy Act Appeals Board is to hear and
determine appeals from decisions rendered by the Township Clerk under and pursuant to
the Senior Citizens and Disabled Tenancy Act.
Contact: Tara Rowley, Township Clerk - 908-709-7210
Swim Pool Utility
The Swim Pool Advisory Board advises the Township Committee with regard to swim
pool and field house operations. Additional information is available by accessing the
Code of the Township of Cranford (Chapter 179).
For additional information, please visit the Swim Pool Utility's website at
www.cranford.com/pool.
Contact: Stephen Robertazzi, Recreation and Parks Director - 908-709-7283
Teen Center Advisory Board
The purpose of the Teen Center Advisory Board is to plan, organize and implement
activities and events for the benefit of the teenagers of Cranford, working in conjunction
with the Township's Department of Parks and Recreation.
Contacts: Mark Dingelstedt, Co-chairperson - 908-276-4738
Richard Leahey, Co-chairperson - 908-276-2033
Tree Advisory Board
The purpose of the Tree Advisory Board is to provide advice and suggestions for
regulations regarding the protection of trees and shrubbery upon public lands, easements,
and rights-of-way in the Township of Cranford and, upon request of the owner, upon
private property. Additional information is available by accessing the Code of the
Township of Cranford (Chapter 215).
Contact: Stephen Robertazzi, Director of Parks and Recreation - 908-709-7283
Union County Transportation Advisory Board
The Union County Transportation Advisory Board exists as the local element of the Subregional
Transportation Planning Process, as required and authorized by federal
regulations, to serve as the principal conduit for local and citizen input into the local
transportation planning process, and to serve as the principal non-staff advisor on
transportation policy matters to the County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Each
municipality in Union County has one representative on the board.
Contact: Hugh Welsh - 908-272-5634
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is primarily responsible for hearing and deciding
appeals from decisions of the zoning officer, hearing and deciding requests for
interpretation of the zoning map and zoning ordinance, and authorizing relief from the
zoning ordinance in the form of bulk variances (e.g. set back, front yard, side yard, rear
yard and building height), use variances, density variances, expansion of non-conforming
use variances and conditional use variances.
Contact: Robert Hudak, Office of Planning and Zoning, 908-709-7216
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