Mayor's Update - May 27, 2021

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Mayor's Update - May 27, 2021

Dear Cranbury Residents,

As we rapidly approach Memorial Day, I want to wish you a happy and safe long weekend.

At Monday’s Township Committee meeting, the Township Committee voted 5-0 to Opt Out for all six cannabis licenses available under the new NJ laws. We will draft and approve an ordinance over the next three meetings, well before the August 21 deadline. I applaud the TC members for their due diligence and careful consideration of this important issue.

Brainerd Lake Dredging. The Township Committee awarded the lake dredging contract at Monday’s meeting. The project will commence in the late summer and the lake will be dredged in the September/October timeframe.

May 31 – No Memorial Day Parade. We will not have a traditional parade down Main Street this year; the long-term planning required just was not possible with all the COVID uncertainty this spring. However, I will host a Memorial Day Ceremony which can be viewed on the Cranbury Lions Club website at https://www.cranburylions.org/ on May 31!

June 3 – Cranbury Preserve Overview (via Zoom @ 7:00 p.m.). Come and get a quick overview of our four township preserves: Unami, Reinhardt, Cranbury Brook, and Pin Oaks. Thanks to the Board of Health and the Municipal Alliance for organizing this event. Use this Zoom Link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85223458703?pwd=NXNOSDdVRVhhTEVzaUdtTDFaZUlXdz09

June 5 – Guided Preserve Hikes (In Real Life at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 2:00). Join volunteers for guided hikes at each trail. If you haven’t checked out all four preserves, this is your chance! Sign up on the Google Form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2slft2NDeyKrKqgOoUP8l1ccZxHBKBEkr11ou5wu7i6BOmg/viewform

July 5 - Fireworks. We are a GO for our traditional fireworks event in Village Park.

September 11 – Cranbury Day and Helene Cody 5K race. We are a GO for this annual day of fun and community connection. Stay tuned for details as it gets closer.

COVID Vaccine Update. Vaccines continue to be increasingly available to our residents. As of May 18, at least 92% of our adult residents have received at least one dose of vaccine, leading Middlesex County. More than 78% of our adult residents are fully vaccinated.


Regards,
Michael Ferrante, Mayor
Cranbury Township Committee

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