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Residents raise traffic and zoning concerns at Hartz Walnut site; officials say development is paying higher taxes

Township Committee of the Township of Cranford · September 17, 2025
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Summary

Several residents raised safety and traffic concerns related to Hartz development at 730–750 Walnut Avenue and questioned signage labeling the development an "Industrial Park;" officials said the property is fully taxed and that the township will begin a traffic study once occupancy is higher.

Multiple members of the public used the Sept. 16 Township Committee meeting to press the committee on issues related to Hartz properties on Walnut Avenue and to request more timely traffic studies.

Speaker Christine Esposito asked why a Hartz sign labels 730–750 Walnut as the "Cranford Industrial Park," saying the location is in a commercial/residential area (the transcript identifies the zoning as…

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