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Cranford confirms flood mitigation study funding in 2026 municipal budget
Summary
At the March 10 conference meeting, resident Kevin Harrison asked whether a flood mitigation study remained funded; Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty confirmed the study funding "was included in the 2026 Municipal Budget," and Commissioner Brian Andrews said nearby Garwood is pursuing similar work.
Kevin Harrison, a Cranford resident, asked whether the Township’s allocation for a flood mitigation study remained in the 2026 municipal budget. Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty replied that the study funding "was included in the 2026 Municipal Budget." Commissioner Brian Andrews added that the Borough of Garwood was working on a similar matter.
The exchange occurred during the meeting’s first public comment period. Harrison said he appreciated that the money remained allocated; no one on the Committee disputed the mayor’s statement. The discussion did not include additional details about the study’s schedule, scope or contractor selection.
Commissioner Andrews’ remark that Garwood was pursuing related work suggests regional interest in flood mitigation, but the Committee did not specify any intermunicipal coordination or timeline. The record shows the budget line item remains in place; the Committee did not take further formal action on the study during the conference meeting.
The Committee then closed the public comment period and proceeded with other agenda items.
