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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:
Kevin Campbell, Chairperson – 908-
276-4834
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 Edward Davenport, Chairperson – 908-272-2222
Board
of Education/Township Committee Alliance
The
goal of the Board of Education/Township Committee Alliance is to seek
ways to maintain and enhance the excellence of education provided
through Cranford’s public school system by seeking ways to
maintain and reduce related costs.
Contact:
Mayor Robert Puhak – 908-272-3008
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
Citizen
Budget Planning and Advisory Committee
Cranford
is home to scores of talented people from many professions and walks
of life. The Township Committee is interested in harnessing those
talents to make Cranford municipal government as efficient and cost
effective as possible, implementing the best practices those
professionals have encountered. The Citizen Budget Planning and
Advisory Committee is comprised of Cranford residents who will review
and evaluate the Township budget and operations and make
recommendations to the Township Committee for consideration and
implementation. Since its inception in the early 1990’s, the
CBAC has made a number of recommendations that have improved Cranford
government.
Contact:
Commissioner David Robinson, Chairperson – 908-497-9395
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:
Warren Hehl, Health Officer – 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
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:
Deputy Mayor David Robinson - 908-497-9395
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.
Contacts:
Kathleen Miller Prunty, DMC Director – 908-709-7208
Paul LaCorte, DMC Chairperson – 908-272-5556 (office)
908-868-0054 (cell)
908-276-5795 (home)
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
Emergency
Medical Liaison Committee
The
mission of the Emergency Medical Liaison Committee is to ensure that
proper care is delivered to all citizens in the event of a medical
emergency. Members of the Cranford Police, Fire, EMS and First
Aid Squad have been sworn to uphold and conduct themselves in a
professional manner, treating all people with courtesy and respect
and without bias and prejudice when administering medical aid.
All members shall be fair, compassionate when dealing with those they
come in contact with and shall divorce all personal feelings,
emotions and opinions from their decision making while in the
performance of their duties. Members of the Cranford
Emergency Medical staff acknowledge that the public trust is sacred
and that it must be earned and vigorously maintained by strict
adherence to our mission statement and core values. We shall
establish and foster strong relationships with all groups within our
community in order to be both proactive and responsive to their
individual needs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of
medical services in the Township of Cranford.
Contact:
Police Chief Eric Mason, Chairman – 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:
Mayor Robert Puhak – 908-272-3008
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:
Frank D’Antonio, 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-to-day 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 Michael Plick - 908-709-9640
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:
Michael Estabrooks, President – 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:
Frank D’Antonio, 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:
Patricia Martinelli, Municipal Alliance Coordinator –
908-272-8989
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:
J. Robert Hoeffler, Planning Board Chairperson, 908-272-6114
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:
Frank D’Antonio, 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, Committee Chairperson – 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:
Jack Hicks, Aquatics and Fitness Center Operations Manager –
908-709-7260
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:
Catherine Sheridan, Co-chairperson – 908-497-1590
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:
Frank D’Antonio, Director of Parks and Recreation –
908-709-7283
Municipal
Liaison to Union County Cultural and Heritage Affairs
The
Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs creates,
supports and encourages programs promoting public interest and
participation in local arts, history and culture to benefit all
residents; supported in part by grants from the New Jersey State
Council on the Arts, re-granted to local arts programs; co-sponsors
the Union County
Teen Art Festival, Senior Citizens Art Show, Very
Special Art Festival for special education students; annual
preservation awards commending noteworthy historic preservation, and
works with a number of agencies and organizations to educate the
public on local, state and municipal efforts to preserve historic
sites; maintains an historic sites inventory as a resource for
federal and state agencies and local planners. For more information
on the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, visit the Union
County website at www.unioncountynj.org/cultural/index.
Union
County Transportation Advisory Board
The
Union County Transportation Advisory Board exists as the local
element of the Sub-regional 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 Hellenbrecht, Chairperson – 908-276-5624
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