Cranbury
New Jersey
Cranbury Township
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.
Recent News
Cranbury Township News: Stream Cleanup - April 22nd
Stream Cleanup - April 22nd Pre-registration required. Please see Flyer for…
Read More »Cranbury Township News - 2023 Summer Camp
2023 Summer Camp Registration for Cranbury Summer Camp opens March 10, 2023 at Noon! Click the links below for Registration Packets: Little Tykes Registration Packet Junior Camp Registration Packet Senior Camp Registration Packet…
Read More »Cranbury Township Mayor's Update - February 28, 2023
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 »Cranbury Township : 2023 Animal Licensing is Due by January 31, 2023 - Beginning March 1st a Court Summons With a Fine Will Be Issued!
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 Township: Cranbury Lions Scholarships For Students Residing In Cranbury
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 »Cranbury Township Mayor's Update - February 14, 2023
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…
Read More »Cranbury Township - De-mystifying Cranbury Municipal Government
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Read More »Cranbury Township - The Woman's Club of Cranbury
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 »Cranbury Township - De-Mystifying Local Government
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 »Cranbury Township Mayor's Update - January 31, 2023
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…
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