Township Mourns the Loss of Supervisor Dick Hadley

Richard Hadley, the guiding force behind Cranberry Township’s success over the last three decades, passed away Tuesday, August 23.

He was 72.

A Township resident for more than 40 years, his 30 years of service included 27 on the Board of Supervisors, which ...

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Freedom Road Closures Planned

Freedom Road will be closed the next two weekends as part of ongoing work by PennDOT.

Freedom Road westbound will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, September 23 to 6 a.m. Monday, September 26 between Haine School Road and Commonwealth Drive.

A second closure i...

Lights Out on the Lanterfly

It’s time to turn the lights out on the Spotted Lanternfly in Cranberry Township!

The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive planthopper native to Asia first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014. They feed on sap from a myriad of plants and prefer...

No Tricks – Township Pet Costume Contest Planned

For the fourth year, the Township’s SPOOKtacular Pet Costume contest will find the cutest, most frightening outfit donned by our friends with four legs, two legs or no legs. Pets of all types and sizes are encouraged to enter. Our Facebook friends will de...

Inaugural Hodder Scholarship Awarded

A student who exemplifies service has been awarded the inaugural Thomas S. Hodder Memorial Scholarship.

Aidan Upton, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, was awarded $1,000. He is pursuing a degree in Architecture.

The scholarship honors Hodder, a life...

Phase 2 of Rear Parking Lot Work to Begin

The second phase of improvements to the Municipal Center Rear Parking Lot  are set to begin Wednesday, September 7.  

During this phase, the eastern half of the rear parking lot will be fenced off and closed. This includes the rear Police...

New Actuated Signal Protects Pedestrians, Drivers

Cranberry’s commitment to cultivating a pedestrian friendly community continues.

The Township’s first Actuated Pedestrian Crossing system between North Boundary Park and the Pinehurst neighborhood is in operation.

The midblock crossing s...

Change of Plans: Breckenridge development details ironed out

After getting a closer look at the site of a planned community along Freedom Road, developers are shifting gears before moving forward.

In March, the Breckenridge development gained approval from the Board of Supervisors to construct 112 townhouses on an 1...

Shoring Up the Sewer: Master Plan sought for system

Cranberry has long been committed to maintaining and improving infrastructure, and a new initiative aims to continue that trend for the Township’s sewer system.

The Board of Supervisors on August 25 approved a contract with Herbert, Rowland &...

Keep on Trucking: Fire engine purchase moved ahead

Cranberry’s firefighters are always planning ahead – and that includes when considering new vehicles and engines.

The Board of Supervisors on August 25 authorized the purchase of a 2024 Pierce Engine.

The fire capital apparatus replaceme...

Municipal Makeover: Township considers building renovations

With work underway to expand parking at the Municipal Center, Township officials are looking to modernize the building.

On August 25, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with DesignStream LLC for architectural design services as part of the Muni...

Roll Out the Barrel: Liquor license transfer approved

Libations could soon be on the menu at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Route 228.

The restaurant, which opened its doors in 2017, now holds a state liquor license following a public hearing and approval at the August 25 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Cra...

Township Mourns the Loss of Supervisor Dick Hadley

Richard Hadley, the guiding force behind Cranberry Township’s success over the last three decades, passed away Tuesday, August 23.

He was 71.

A Township resident for more than 40 years, his 30 years of service included 27 on the Board of Superviso...

Boo! Embroidered Tea Towels

Watch a demonstration of our Brother Embroidery Machine and take home a machine-embroidered Halloween tea towel. 

This class is offered at various times on Wednesday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 12. See our events calendar to register.

Please ...

Hear About 'Paranormal Activity'

We'll welcome Butler Paranormal Investigations on Tuesday, October 11!

They ain't afraid of no ghost!

Butler Paranormal Investigations (BPI) is a team of paranormal investigators based in Butler County, PA, focused on using science to document the unexplained. On Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 pm, BPI will present some of the ev...

Go fish at this children's author visit!

On September 29 at 6 pm, we'll welcome local author Christian Shane as he discusses his debut middle school book, Salmon Survivor.

There will be a discussion and fly tying demonstration with a possible book signing at the end of the program. 

Christian A. Shane, a Middle School Life Science teacher in Pittsburgh, PA, is also an avid fly fisherman, fly tier, and outdoor writer...

Bring Us Your Used Books

The Friends of Cranberry Public Library are holding a book donation drive!

On October 7 and 8 from 12 pm - 4 pm, drop off your lightly used books, CDs and DVDs in front of the Municipal Center. 

Donated items will be sold at our book sale October 12-15. All proceeds benefit the library!

We will accept:New or gently used b...

Meet Daniel!

Come meet and greet award-winning show dog Daniel the Golden Retriever and his owner Tammy Tomlinson!

On Saturday, October 1 from 2-3 pm, have a doggone good time with Daniel!

Hailing from Ligonier, PA, Daniel won the best sporting dog title at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the 2019 National Dog Show Presented by Purina.

Daniel has won 19 be...

Check out our new app!

Cranberry Public Library has a brand new mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

The app is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app can be found by searching for “Cranberry Public Library” in either store.  

After downloading the app, patrons can log into their account, search the library catal...

Get Your Child Started With Reading

Join our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge!

Read any book to you newborn, infant or toddler to work toward the goal of 1000 books. Your child will earn stickers, coloring sheets and lots of praise from librarians along their reading journey. 

Log your books through Beanstack and stop by the...

Free Online Tutoring Available

Need homework help? You're in luck with Tutor.com, a FREE online tutoring service provided by the New Castle Library District.

On Tutor.com, you can: 

• Get on-demand homework help, tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance
• Drop off a paper for review
• Watch video lessons
• And more!

This free service is available for all grade levels, even adults. Don't fall behind this scho...

Read up on the hottest new releases

Check out Booklist Reader, your new source for book recommendations!

Booklist Reader is a new reader's advisory magazine featuring diverse recommendations for all ages! Booklist Reader brings you monthly recommendations of popular print books and audiobook in a variety of subjects.

If you're looking for what to read next, y...

Let's Get 'Making'!

Join the list for announcements and news about our new makerspace, The Forge.

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Let's have some skele-fun!

Cranberry Township is excited to offer Halloween activities for all members of the family! Check out our fun holiday programming taking place throughout October.

Spooktacular Pet Costume ContestWhen: All month long!Where: Online

Enter your...

Township Mourns the Loss of Supervisor Dick Hadley

Richard Hadley, the guiding force behind Cranberry Township’s success over the last three decades, passed away Tuesday, August 23.

He was 72.

A Township resident for more than 40 years, his 30 years of service included 27 on the Board of Supervisors, which ...

Demand causes wait list to close

Because of the demand for membership, the CTPA wait list will close effective August 1, 2022. After this date, those interested will have to wait until 2023 to join CTPA either as a member or on the wait list until we have a firm completion date of our ne...

PB-1/FT Beginners & Early Learner Programs

Teaching over 700 people the game of Pickleball has taught us a thing or two.   Our program beginners with a 2-hour clinic with 3 or 4 students matched with one instructor to learn the basic  of pickleball and strategy.  We will...

Township Mourns the Loss of Supervisor Dick Hadley

Richard Hadley, the guiding force behind Cranberry Township’s success over the last three decades, passed away Tuesday, August 23.

He was 72.

A Township resident for more than 40 years, his 30 years of service included 27 on the Board of Supervisors, which ...

When You Need a Tow Following an Incident

Cranberry Township regularly issues this Request For Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals to be an authorized tow service for Cranberry Township. 

The Township routinely must arrange for the removal of disabled or abandoned vehicles and the safe st...

Traffic Alerts, Road Closures and more

Be in the know with Cranberry Alerts, and receive instant messages via email or text, affecting your commute or neighborhood.

How to Use the AED

Where to find an Automated External Defibrillator in our facilities and parks; and how to use it.

Township Mourns the Loss of Supervisor Dick Hadley

Richard Hadley, the guiding force behind Cranberry Township’s success over the last three decades, passed away Tuesday, August 23.

Richard Hadley, the guiding force behind Cranberry Township’s success over the last three decades, passed away Tuesday, August 23.

He was 72.

A Township resident for more than 40 years, his 30 years of service included 27 on the Board of Supervisors, which ...

Butler County HHW and Electronic Collection Events - 2022

Butler and Mars have scheduled collection days for hazardous and electronic waste. Registration is required.

Butler's waste collection day:Date: September 3rdTime: 9 AM to 1 PMAddress: 157 East Airport Road, Butler PA 16002

Mar's waste collection day:Date: November 12thTime: 9 AM to 1 PMAddress: 690 Valencia Road, Mars PA 16046

ACCEPTED CHEMICALS: paint/workshop p...

Extra Trash? Large Items for Pickup?

Our program uses prepaid stickers for picking up extra items outside the carts.

Household items that are too bulky to be bagged, bundled or put in the trash cart such as extra trash bags, bicycles, lamps, lawn chairs, sofas, mattresses, box springs, washer, dryer, etc. must have a prepaid sticker attached to the item for collection a...

Cardboard only, please!

Recycle the present(s), save for the future (of the Cardboard Compactor). Please follow our rules of use!

Rules of Use: Cardboard Compactor

• Don't leave boxes on ground - Wet or piled-up boxes can leave a mess. Please put all boxes inside compactor.
• Break down boxes before compacting - Insert flat pieces of cardboard/flattened boxes into open slot.
• Compactor is f...

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