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7 Stories
Posted on: January 30, 2012

Vanpools help commuters save money

CommuteInfo is a ready resource for employers and employees.

Read the article below to learn how CommuteInfo can work for your employees:

CommuteInfo partners with Cranberry Township and other agencies to offer a wide range of services to employers and commuters within the... Read on...

CommuteInfo website
Posted on: January 26, 2012

Recession? What recession?

2011 was good for new construction in Cranberry

Nationally, after falling sharply for five years in a row, America’s new housing construction market began giving off mixed signals in the fourth quarter 2011, according to the Commerce Department. In the overall Pittsburgh... Read on...

2011 Community Development Report
Posted on: January 11, 2012

Township offers a central point of contact

The Business Hub is on the web and in the Township Offices - ready to serve as a clearinghouse for business inquiries and information.

Through the Hub, entrepreneurs and prospective business owners will be able to identify local resources, troubleshoot building code-related issues, progress through the land development process, and find data to guide their... Read on...

Posted on: January 11, 2012

Businesses asked to complete recycling report

All businesses are asked, annually, to submit a report of recycling efforts. The Commonwealth requires the Township to gather the information.

Commercial and institutional establishments are required to recycle high-grade office paper, aluminum, corrugated paper (cardboard) and leaf waste. The Township is responsible to ensure that these materials are collected and... Read on...

Commercial Recycling
Posted on: January 11, 2012

Local income tax collection changes

New state regulations require employers to withhold earned income tax from all employees at the rate that applies wherever they live in the state.

EIT Details for Employers
Posted on: January 11, 2012

Built to order

Cranberry Business Park serves nearly 3,000 employees in the geographic heart of the community.

Some commercial buildings – supermarkets, big box stores and hotels, as well as a few major corporate buildings like the Westinghouse Cranberry Woods headquarters – are built to order. Others are built on speculation – in... Read on...

Cranberry Business Park
Posted on: January 11, 2012

Is Cranberry leading the nation out of recession?

Butler County was identified as the nation's sixth fastest job growth market.

And in Cranberry, where almost all of that growth took place, new employment has been huge, resulting in a local unemployment rate of just 5.3 percent.

Read more

Community Development

5 Stories
Posted on: January 26, 2012

Recession? What recession?

Nationally, after falling sharply for five years in a row, America’s new housing construction market began giving off mixed signals in the fourth quarter 2011, according to the Commerce Department. In the overall Pittsburgh... Read on...

2011 Community Development Report
Posted on: October 4, 2011

What Opened? What's in the works?

Answers to the questions everyone is asking

Read all about it!
Posted on: October 5, 2011

False fire alarms put everyone at risk

False alarms are frequently received as the result of improperly maintained or defective alarm systems, or the incorrect placement of alarms. After one false alarm, fees are accessed.

False Alarm Fees

Cranberry Community News

14 Stories
Posted on: February 3, 2012

New Public Safety Training building advances

A new building in the Public Safety training area near the current Public Works Operations Center could become a reality as soon as this fall. At the February 2 meeting of Cranberry’s Board of Supervisors, $43,000 was... Read on...

Posted on: February 3, 2012

Armstrong’s cable franchise renewed

Armstrong Utilities, which provides television, internet and telephone service to subscribers throughout Cranberry via cables which use municipal rights of way, has been granted a new 10-year franchise to continue using... Read on...

Posted on: February 3, 2012

Pieces of a Bicycle-Pedestrian Network are falling into place

Cranberry will continue having sidewalks and bike paths that lead nowhere for a while, Township Chief Strategy Officer John Trant, Jr. told Cranberry’s Board of Supervisors on February 2. But, as he explained, those links... Read on...

Posted on: February 3, 2012

$11 million in bonds to be refinanced

Like so many homeowners who have recently refinanced their mortgages at lower borrowing rates, Cranberry is seeking to refinance $11 million in bonds which were originally issued in 2003 for the Public Safety expansion of... Read on...

Posted on: January 27, 2012

Rt. 19 shopping plaza to be new home for equipment distributor

Advanced Controls & Distribution – a company which currently supplies factory automation equipment to industrial customers from its headquarters in Monroeville – is planning to move to Cranberry and settle into a building at... Read on...

Posted on: January 27, 2012

Cell tower relocation approved

A cell phone tower owned by SBA and used by T-mobile for service in the Cranberry area needs to move. The current site, which is just to the west of I-79, sits on land that will be needed to build a new off-ramp for... Read on...

Posted on: January 27, 2012

North Catholic High School grading plan approved

Grading pads is not the same as padding grades. A preliminary grading plan plan and final land development plan for the site of the new Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School at the corner of Rt. 228 and Old Mars Crider... Read on...

Posted on: January 27, 2012

Master Plan survey confirms high use of parks

A recent survey conducted as part of a comprehensive Recreation and Parks Master Planning process which included every Cranberry household, reiterated the high priority and heavy use that local residents have historically... Read on...

Posted on: January 26, 2012

Follow me! Like me! Friend me!

Navigating today’s social media maze

Manager's Blog
Posted on: January 24, 2012

Recession? What recession?

Nationally, after falling sharply for five years in a row, America’s new housing construction market began giving off mixed signals in the fourth quarter 2011, according to the Commerce Department. In the overall Pittsburgh... Read on...

Community Development 2011 Year End Report
Posted on: December 2, 2011

2012 EMS subscriptions now available

The 2012 residential subscription drive is now underway for Cranberry’s EMS. The campaign, which began in mid-October, serves two important goals. One is that subscribers are able to use the service throughout the year... Read on...

Subscribe and pay online
Posted on: November 14, 2011

S.V. Senior Project Facility Use Request

Links to this form are also posted on the Seneca Valley Senior High School Senior Project webpage

Facility Use Request Form
Posted on: December 30, 2011

The Winter issue of Cranberry Today is here!

Grab a cup of coffee and see what's new

Read on
Posted on: October 16, 2011

Free medical, dental service available to local residents

The services, which are donated by fully-credentialed physicians, dentists and other health professionals, are available to all County residents ages 19 to 64 who qualify by income, which may not exceed 200 percent of the... Read on...


Cranberry Highlands Golf Course

7 Stories
Posted on: January 24, 2012

Seasonal Job Fair

Location: Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Representatives from Cranberry Highlands, Public Works and Parks & Recreation... Read on...

Posted on: January 11, 2012

A friendly reminder

Dogs are not permitted on the Golf Course, at any time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Posted on: January 9, 2012

Do you own a business in Cranberry Township?

For additional details, call (724) 776-7372, x1206; or log on to www.cranberryhighlands.com

Posted on: January 3, 2012

Hours of Operation

The Clubhouse winter hours will be 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. (Events do not apply)

Posted on: December 5, 2011

Grill Room Closed!

The Cranberry Highlands Grill Room is closed for the rest of the season and will open for business at the beginning of the 2012 golf season.

Posted on: November 29, 2011

Promote your business to over 30,000 golfers each year!

5 year plans available. For more information, please call (724) 776-7372 x1206.

Posted on: November 18, 2011

Driving Range closed for the season!


Library News

3 Stories
Posted on: January 31, 2012

Tax preparation is now available at Cranberry Public Library

AARP and VITA are now offering tax preparation at CPL. Space is limited so call 724-776-9100 to check on appointment availablity and see if you qualify for this service.

Posted on: January 31, 2012

Feb. 7-13 Say "I love you," give a gift from the Friends of the Library Book Sale!

The Friends of CPL will be having their annual Valentine's Day book sale, both children and adult books available so stop in and pick up a treat for your loved one. Your puchase will be neatly tucked inside a decorative bag with some extra goodies too!

Posted on: January 31, 2012

Ebooks Coming Soon! We expect to welcome eBooks to CPL before April.

CPL eBooks will be compatible with most eReaders, there will be no charge to access our collection and you will be able to download them anywhere WIFI is available. Keep checking back with us, more information coming soon.


Parks & Recreation Announcements

4 Stories
Posted on: January 21, 2012

Weather delays, cancellations

Updates
Posted on: January 30, 2012

Master Plan survey confirms high use of parks

A recent survey conducted as part of a comprehensive Recreation and Parks Master Planning process which included every Cranberry household, reiterated the high priority and heavy use that local residents have historically... Read on...

Posted on: January 8, 2012

Yes, you can learn to dance!

All are invited, singles and couples, ages 18 +. Program fee, $10. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Service Desk, 724-776-4806, x 1129.

Coming up - Fri., March 23, Bolero; and Fri., April 27, West... Read on...

Posted on: November 14, 2011

Senior Project Facility Request

Links to this form are also posted on the Seneca Valley Senior High School Senior Project webpage.

Facility Use Request Form

Recycling/Trash Announcements

4 Stories
Posted on: October 11, 2011

What's your recycling profile?

Our survey explores waste disposal patterns to improve the recycling program

Take the survey
Posted on: October 11, 2011

Retire Old Glory

Unserviceable, worn United States flags will be retired appropriately. Deposit flags in the bin outside the Township Office entrance in the Municipal Center.

Retire Old Glory details
Posted on: October 11, 2011

Recycling paper!

Did you know that every ton of recycled paper saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space?

More...
Posted on: October 11, 2011

Fix a leak

Learn how to detect and fix water leaks, and how Cranberry monitors the water system.

Conserving water makes sens

Safety Announcements

4 Stories
Posted on: January 21, 2012

Should I call 911?

Unlike other municipalities in the region, Butler County asks residents to dial 911 for all emergencies and instances where police service is needed. In short, Cranberry emergency units are alerted to a situation through a... Read on...

Additional Info...
Posted on: January 26, 2012

Protecting your identity

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.

Suggestions, and actions you can take
Posted on: December 2, 2011

Sheriff's Office to renew/accept licenses

Cranberry Township Police Station Lobby between 9 AM and 2 PM on the following Saturdays in 2012: February 18, April 21, June 16, August 18, and October 20.

Additional Info...
Posted on: November 21, 2011

Fingerprinting services

You must present a copy of your fingerprint order; and a state-issued Drivers' License or other acceptable ID, as listed on the webpage.

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