Cranford Among 21 Towns That Get Infrastructure Grants

CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners announced awards to 21 municipalities on Monday — including Cranford — for improvements ranging from repaving roads to drainage repairs to changes to make government buildings more ADA accessible.

The awards were made as part of the seventh annual Union County Infrastructure Grant program, funding projects they say will spur economic development growth and provide indirect tax relief.

Road improvements, like those set for Cranford, topped the list as the most requested program for funding, said officials.

“This past winter provided us with plenty of inclement weather and as a result, there are multiple roads in need of repair or resurfacing,” said County Commissioner Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “The Infrastructure Grant Program is aimed at helping our municipalities make these and other needed improvements that benefit the residents of Union County and improve their quality of life.”

Commissioner Chris Hudak, the Fiscal Chair who helped determine the awards, said, “With more people moving into Union County than ever before, and new development coming on line, it’s important that we continue to make infrastructure our highest priority.”

Approximately $1.5 million was divided up among the towns, only for programs starting in calendar year 2021.

Funding for the grant is provided through the proceeds from the sale of Runnells Specialized Hospital in 2014.

Cranford updates its ongoing list of capital improvement projects, including letters to neighbors, here.

Cranford lists its rules for road construction, including specified hours and notification to residents, on its website here.

The Union County Infrastructure Grant Awards for 2021 include, among others:

• Cranford: 2021 Cranford Resurfacing Project, $90,000
• Elizabeth: Elizabeth River Flood Control Project/Ursino Detention Basin, $145,000
• New Providence: 2021 New Providence Roadway Paving Project, $50,000
• Springfield: 2021 Springfield Paving Improvements on Various Streets, $60,000
• Summit: Butler Parkway Improvement Project and City Hall Records Management Improvement Project, $75,000
• Westfield: Improvement of Willow Grove Road, $100,000.

Cranford recently announced that several of its roadways would close intermittently for utility and roadway work in April. READ MORE: These 9 Streets Will Close Intermittently This Week.

See the full list of towns and their projects here.

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