Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Parks & Recreation
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Cranberry Township has separate organizations for our youth organized sports programs. For more information, contact Cranberry Parks and Recreation at 724-779-4 FUN (4386)..Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation
Room reservations are available to the public after the Township recreation schedule has been added to the calendar. Some rooms have rental fees. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 724-779-4 FUN (4386).
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Parks & Recreation
The youth sports organizations have use of the fields as agreed upon by the Parks & Recreation Department. We do rent fields when not scheduled by those organizations. Fees do apply. Call 724-779-4386 x 1129 for details.
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Anyone who lives in the 16066 zip code. Anyone living outside of this zip code is considered to be a non-resident. Your permanent residence must be a Cranberry Township address in order to receive the resident discount rate. This rule is for all programs and facilities of the Township that have resident and non-resident fees. Acceptable Proofs of Cranberry Township Residency * Current PA Driver’s License or DMV printout * Voter Registration card * License to Carry card * Car Registration and/or Insurance card * Any photo ID with a valid Township address Failure to provide one of the above acceptable proofs of residency, will result in non-residential fees applying.Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation
You can sign up for "Notify Me" through Cranberry Connect to receive email/text announcements.
Customer Service
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Customer Service
According to the Decennial U.S. Census Estimates.
2020: 33,096
2010: 28,098
2000: 23,631
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Administration and Secondary Campus: 724-452-6040 Haine Elementary : 724-776-1581 Haine Middle School: 724-776-1325 Rowan Elementary School: 724-776-1518 Evans City Elementary School: 724-538-3680 or 724-776-3530 Evans City Middle School: 724-538-8800 or 724-776-3330 Connoquenessing Valley Elementary: 724-452-8280Customer Service
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Seven Fields Borough: 724-776-3090 Adams Township: 724-625-2221 Jackson Township: 724-452-5581 New Sewickley Township: 724-774-7822 Marshall Township: 724-935-3090 Pine Township: 724-625-1591Customer Service
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October 31 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMCustomer Service
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Customer Service
American Red Cross
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724-283-2810 or 1-800-448-3543Customer Service
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1-800-725-2769Customer Service
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Customer Service
124 West Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001 724-779-7633 or 724-285-4731
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Venango County 814-676-8812Customer Service
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District 10 P.O. Box 429 Indiana, PA 15701 724-357-2800 Local PADOT (PENNDOT) office Butler maintenance garage: 724-284-8800Customer Service
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Butler Barracks: 724-776-3222 Gibsonia Barracks: 724-443-5907Customer Service
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724-779-1101Customer Service
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For additional information call 1-800-CLEANUP or visit www.earth911.comCustomer Service
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Customer Service
Pet licenses can be purchased through the Butler County Treasurer’s Office in person, online or by mail. in Butler. Visit Butler County's website https://www.butlercountypa.gov/368/Dog-Licenses, call their office at 724-285-4731, or visit in person - 124 W Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16001 for more information.
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The street sweeping program can begin as early as January of the new year depending on weather conditions. The initial location to begin alternates between the east and west side of the township from year to year with the east on the even years. The street sweeping program is usually completed by the beginning of June. If it has been a severe winter and there is a heavy build-up of anti-skid material on the roads, completion of the program could extend into the summer months. Periodic sweepings are done throughout the rest of the year on as needed basis. Cranberry Township currently has 1 street sweeping unit. It runs a maximum of 3 miles per hour in the sweeping mode. At times, it is necessary for the operator of the sweeper to make 3 or 4 passes over the same area to do a complete and thorough job of removing the debris left from an extreme winter.Customer Service
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More information is on the page linked below.Customer Service
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Dial 9-1-1. The dispatcher will notify the proper agency.Customer Service
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In Cranberry Township, on-street parking is ok - unless you see signs prohibiting parking. These signs are frequently seen in neighborhood developments and in some business areas. Exceptions can be made, by request Take note of the signage in your neighborhood and alert visitors to park in your driveway, or, if you're expecting lots of guests, request on-street parking permission from the Township by contacting the Police Department at 724-776-5180, option 7, with information about when and where your event will be held. Your name, address, requested dates, and phone number are required to process the request.Customer Service
Public Works
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You must keep two feet behind and five feet on both sides clear of the fire hydrant. There can be nothing between the fire hydrant and the street.Public Works
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1. Main arteries linking development areas to main roads have plowing priority. 2. Housing developments are next: The township is broken up into plowing districts and there are individual drivers assigned to each district. It is primarily the discretion of the driver to decide which development or designated area in each district is plowed first. The driver shall use his/her overall knowledge of the area, previous plowing experience, and current road conditions to make that determination. Housing plans with steep roads are generally given priority under severe conditions. Because cul-de-sacs in a housing plan are not thruways to the majority of motorists or school students within a development, customarily they are given last priority.Public Works
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Contact the Customer Service Center at (724) 776-4806.Public Works
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The Public Works Department reviews all Township roads once a year to recommend roads for resurfacing in the summer.Public Works
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The Township’s Engineer awards the resurfacing contracts and can provide a schedule. The schedule is also on our web page.Public Works
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No permit is required to pave or repave a driveway.Public Works
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Yes, a road opening application should be completed with appropriate drawings attached and reviewed by the Township’s Engineer.Public Works
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. Requests dealing with site distance problems at intersections should be directed to the Township’s Engineer. If the site distance does not meet the requirements, appropriate action will be taken to remedy deficiencies.Public Works
Golf Course
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Non-metal spikes are required as well as proper golf attire - no jeans, tee shirts, etc.Golf Course
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The course architect is Bill Love from College Park, MD. Mr. Love is a well respected architect who has designed numerous courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.Golf Course
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Golf Course
Yes, Cranberry Highlands has a PLCB Liquor License. Alcohol is be available for purchase from the clubhouse grill. All alcohol must be purchased from the club house. Personal coolers are permitted. Cranberry Highlands management reserves the right to inspect any personal coolers.
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Yes, children age 6-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children age 5 and younger are not allowed on the golf course or driving range.Golf Course
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Golf Course
Currently Closed
Waterpark
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Waterpark
Rain checks are issued if the Waterpark is closed due to inclement weather before 5 PM. No rainchecks are issued after 5 PM.
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Waterpark
Yes, a nanny pass is only valid when accompanied by the person on the membership. It is not valid on its own.
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Waterpark
Yes. Please call 724-779-4FUN (4386) ext. 1021 for information and we will help you plan a terrific event. We request a minimum two week notice.
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Waterpark
The instructor/student ratio is one instructor for every 6 students for Levels 1-3; and one instructor for every 8 students in Levels 4 and up.
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Waterpark
Yes! However, if you are not a member, you will be asked to pay the additional person fee. Discounted Party Admission valid for the entire day.
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Waterpark
If a participant withdraws or cancels seven or more days before the party, a refund will be issued. A $5.00 processing fee will be charged. If the participant withdraws or cancels between 48 hours and seven days prior to the party, a credit will be placed on the family account. If the Waterpark is closed due to weather, a full refund will be issued, or an alternative date may be reserved.
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Waterpark
Yes, you may bring your own birthday cake. A dessert package is available through the concession stand. Pre-order is required.
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Waterpark
Yes. Additional guests will be charged at the discounted party rate. No charge will apply to additional guests who are also members.
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Waterpark
Yes. Guest passes are available for members at a discounted rate and can be purchased the day of your visit at the entrance.
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Waterpark
Guests do not have to be residents, but they must be a guest of a member.
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Waterpark
Yes, non-residents may buy a membership.
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Waterpark
Yes. Gates open to non-members at 11:30 AM.
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Waterpark
Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs to help with sanitation efforts. A small number of deck chairs are available.
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Waterpark
If the Waterpark is at capacity, both members and residents must wait for someone to exit before they can enter. Priority order is as follows: Members, Residents, Non-Residents
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Waterpark
Yes. Lines will be split into members and daily admission.
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Waterpark
After 11:30 AM, members and residents will have equal access to admittance.
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Waterpark
No outside food is permitted. Lunch box sized cooler bags are permitted. The concession stand will have limited food offerings available.
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Waterpark
Morning lap swims follow our swim lesson schedule. Monday - Thursday and Saturday, June 12 - August 3. From 8:30 to 10:30 with $3 fee.
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Waterpark
Weather permitting, Noodle Nights will continue every Friday evening. Please bring your own noodle.
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Waterpark
Yes. More details here.
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Waterpark
Yes, on a limited basis. Deck rental may only be done the day of. Please check with our guest services staff at entrance for availability.
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Waterpark
Yes! We offer private and group lessons for levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5/6, preschool, and parent/child classes, and members receive a membership discount! Visit our Aquatics Programs page for details and online registration
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Waterpark
Receive cancellation information via email or text message by subscribing to Cranberry Connect.
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Waterpark
Yes. Both daily admissions and seasonal memberships are available.
Police Department
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Police Department
Criminal history forms submitted by the applicant to the Pennsylvania State Police will cover arrests made anywhere in Pennsylvania. https://epatch.state.pa.us/
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Police Department
Cranberry’s local District Judge, or magistrate, is located at 9028 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The office phone is 724-772-1717.
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At the Butler County Courthouse - Domestic Relations. Call 724-779-7633 for times and details. If you are a victim of domestic violence, immediately call 9-1-1. During non-business hours you can obtain an emergency P.F.A. from a District Judge. The police department will coordinate the process.Police Department
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Police Department
At the District Judge’s office if the amount in dispute is $12,000 or less. The office is located at 9028 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The office phone is 724-772-1717.
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No one under 17 is permitted on any public street or in Township parks between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless traveling to or from work, school, or church activities or accompanied by a parent or guardian.Police Department
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Police Department
Applications can be obtained at the police department or online. Completed forms must be taken, in person, to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office at the County Courthouse.
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Yes, if the person is going from home to home attempting to make sales. Hours for sales solicitations are restricted, and there is a permit fee to solicit in neighborhoods. Soliciting permits are issued by the Police Department. However, no permit is required for nonprofit organizations, for those seeking signatures on petitions, or for placing fliers on doors or mailbox flags.Police Department
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In Cranberry Township, on-street parking is ok - unless you see signs prohibiting parking. These signs are frequently seen in neighborhood developments and in some business areas. Exceptions can be made, by request Take note of the signage in your neighborhood and alert visitors to park in your driveway, or, if you're expecting lots of guests, request on-street parking permission from the Township by contacting the Police Department at 724-776-5180, option 7, with information about when and where your event will be held. Your name, address, requested dates, and phone number are required to process the request.Police Department
Volunteer Fire Company
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Volunteer Fire Company
Call the Fire Company, 724-776-1196. Leave your name, phone number, and your call will be returned.
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There is no Fire Marshall in Cranberry Township. The Fire Prevention Ordinance and other fire-related ordinances are administered by the Community Development Department.Volunteer Fire Company
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No, the Fire Company does not fill swimming pools. To avoid paying sewer fees on the water used to fill your pool, call the Cranberry Township Customer Service Desk at 724-776-4806 for details about deduct meters.Volunteer Fire Company
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Volunteer Fire Company
First, check to make sure the battery is good. Batteries should be replaced twice a year. If the batteries are fresh and the problem continues, call 911.
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Whenever possible, the Fire Company will try to help, but its volunteers are often at work during normal business hours. Call 724-776-1196, ext. 1805 to find out. You can also look up “Fire Extinguishers” online for companies that provide safety-related services.Volunteer Fire Company
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Volunteer Fire Company
No. Cranberry defines recreational fires as small fires that are used for cooking food, using a fire pit three feet in diameter or less.
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Volunteer Fire Company
No; the Township does not permit burning to dispose of waste or debris, whether in an open space or contained in a burn barrel.
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Check the batteries. If they’re okay, call 911; the Volunteer Fire Company will respond.Volunteer Fire Company
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Volunteer Fire Company
Please be safe. Refer to the State Police FAQ page.
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No, the Cranberry Volunteer Fire Company does not rent hall facilities, tables or chairs.Volunteer Fire Company
Animals
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Animals
Regulations for cats and dogs can be found in the Code of Ordinances.
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Animals
Kym Secreet, Animal Control Officer. 724-503-4417
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Animals
Yes. All dogs and cats must be under control of their owners; they are not permitted to run free.
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No. They must be under control of their owner.Animals
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Yes. Shotguns may be used in the Township unless the property owner has posted his or her land off limits. You may hunt with a rifle if you carry written from the property owner with you. You must also have a valid hunting permit and follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.Animals
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Dial 9-1-1. The dispatcher will notify the proper agency.Animals
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Contact an animal removal service such as Animal Services 412-795-9333, Critter Control 724-775-5444, or any other service listed online or in the yellow pages. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will not respond to these types of calls.Animals
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Animals
Cranberry Township does not limit either the number or types of animals that you keep on your residential property for your own purposes. However keeping animals on a residential property for any business purpose is restricted. We also suggest you check with your HOA.
Traffic signage and vehicles
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The ones closest to Cranberry are: Duncan Manor Shopping Center in Allison Park (412-364-4793 photo) (412-366-3502 exam) Butler Mall in Butler (724-287-0973 photo) (724-284-1424 exam) Beaver County (724-773-0305 photo) (724-773-7462 exam). Hours of operation vary, so it is best to call ahead. You can take your driver’s exam at any of these locations.Traffic signage and vehicles
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Yes, but only for very limited purposes. Junior operators may drive between their home and place of work provided they have documentation from their employer verifying their work schedule. Junior licensed drivers involved in firefighting or volunteer charitable service must also have the appropriate documents with them when operating during restricted hours. However, no one under 17 may drive to school-related activities during driving curfew hours.Traffic signage and vehicles
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Required forms can be picked up at the Police Department or from the state representative’s office in the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Records can also be ordered online. Charges may apply depending on the types of information requested.Traffic signage and vehicles
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Cranberry does not put up ‘Children Playing’ signs because children play in every neighborhood. The Township’s policy is designed to prevent sign proliferation.Traffic signage and vehicles
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Cranberry Township does not install speed bumps or speed humps for several reasons. They make it more difficult to remove snow and ice. Children use the bumps and humps for skateboarding. Drivers can be caught off guard, creating potential dangers. They can create a liability for the Township resulting from accidents allegedly caused by the obstacles or from allegations of damage to vehicles while driving over the obstacles.Traffic signage and vehicles
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No one is allowed to operate a dirt bike or a quad on private property without the permission of the landowner. But to keep them off your land, the property needs to be posted “No Trespassing.” If it is not posted, police intervention has to be requested by the landowner; a neighbor’s complaint is not a sufficient basis for police action.Traffic signage and vehicles
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Stop signs are installed on roadways only when they meet specific engineering criteria established by PennDOT. For Township-owned roads, request the Engineering Department to conduct a study to determine if those criteria are met. Stop sign requests for the purpose of merely slowing traffic do not meet stop sign criteria.Traffic signage and vehicles
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Speed limits on roadways are based on a variety of factors including traffic volume and road design. For Township-owned roads, speed studies are performed by the Engineering Department. The department will forward speed study requests for State-owned roads to PennDOT.Traffic signage and vehicles
EMS and Ambulance service
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Anyone requiring emergency service should dial 911. The Butler County 911 operator will dispatch the ambulance.EMS and Ambulance service
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CTEMS is Cranberry Township’s designated ambulance service and coordinates closely with the Township’s Public Safety Department. However CTEMS is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation which is neither funded nor supported by tax monies except for an annual fuel stipend.EMS and Ambulance service
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Subscribers to CTEMS are not billed for balances remaining after insurance reimbursement for any medically necessary transportation. Because of reciprocal arrangements, a subscription to CTEMS entitles the subscriber to the same or similar discounts for medically necessary transportation within a large portion of southern Butler, northern Allegheny, and parts of Beaver County.EMS and Ambulance service
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CTEMS will transport patients within a 30 mile radius of Cranberry Township; the hospital choice depends on the nature of your illness or injury.EMS and Ambulance service
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In most cases, insurance carriers reimburse CTEMS for treating and transporting the patient. There are exceptions, where carriers might only pay a portion of the bill, or deny a claim altogether. In these circumstances, a subscription to CTEMS is beneficial.EMS and Ambulance service
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CTEMS is a Regional Child Safety Seat Fitting Station. It conducts bi-monthly Community CPR classes as well as two Community Paramedicine programs: Safe Landings for the families of newborns and Community Wellness for adult patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility.EMS and Ambulance service
Zoning
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Cranberry has 18 different zoning district classifications. The zoning of any piece of property can be found by consulting the Township’s Zoning Map, or the Township’s Property Finder Cranberry’s Zoning Ordinance stipulates permissible and non-permissible uses of property according to its zoning classification. A zoning map which includes every parcel in the Township is available online.Zoning
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The Township’s zoning regulations are located in Chapter 27 of the Township’s Code of Ordinances.Zoning
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Cranberry Township’s Department of Community Development, is primarily responsible for enforcing the Township’s Zoning Ordinance.Zoning
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Zoning
The Township does not provide printed copies of the Zoning Ordinance for purchase. Maps showing the Township’s zoning under the ordinance are available from the Township’s Customer Service counter or can be downloaded and printed from the Township’s website.
Transportation Impact Fees
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A Transportation Impact Fee is a local funding mechanism authorized by the state’s Municipalities Planning Code. A one-time fee is paid in connection with a developer’s project to finance future traffic improvements that help mitigate the project’s traffic impact.Transportation Impact Fees
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Please consult the Township’s Fee Resolution and contact the Department of Community Development, 724-776-4806 x1104, for confirmationTransportation Impact Fees
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Chapter 12 of the Township’s Code of Ordinances provides full details.Transportation Impact Fees
Construction and Water Lines
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Construction and Water Lines
No, but you have to pay a tap fee and sign up for Township sewer service before making the connection. Contact the Public Works Dept. at 724-776-4806, x1500. A Road Occupancy Permit for Township roads, or a Highway Occupancy Permit for State roads, may also be required if the connection requires excavation under a public road.
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Construction and Water Lines
No. However, you must pay a tap fee and sign up for Township water service before tapping any water line. Contact the Engineering & Environmental Services Dept., 724-776-4806, x1134. A Road Occupancy Permit for Township roads, or a Highway Occupancy Permit for State roads, may also be required if the connection involves excavation under a public road.
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Construction and Water Lines
A Road Occupancy Permit for Township roads, or a Highway Occupancy Permit for State roads may be required. Contact the the Engineering Department at 724-776-4806, x1134.
Signs
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Signs
Yes. Cranberry’s sign regulations are designed to clearly identify places of business, to enhance driving safety, and to improve local aesthetics. Those regulations can be found in the Code of Ordinances.
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Yes. Signs can be put up two weeks in advance of your sale and removed within three days after the sale.Signs
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Signs
Most local non-profit fundraiser/event signs are permitted, but you should check first with the Planning & Development Services, 724-776-4806, x1104
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Signs
Yes. Regulations can be found in the Code of Ordinance
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Signs
Before you commit to buying or renting property for your business, contact Planning & Development Services, 724-776-4806 ext. 1104. If you plan to move into an existing space that requires little or no structural modification, the permitting process can be fast and simple.
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Signs
Cranberry permits seasonal sales of legal merchandise for up to 30 days from tents or other temporary quarters. Planning & Development Services must be notified about the merchant’s plans, and the business is required follow the guidelines stipulated. No permit is issued for temporary seasonal sales, however a business tax license is required. Contact the Tax Administrator at 724-776-4806, x1171.
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Signs
The list of permitted uses within each zoning district can be found in the Use Chart in Chapter 27 of the Township’s Code of Ordinances. A brief narrative describing the proposed business can be submitted, in writing, to Planning & Development Services, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, for review and for use determination as stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance.
Fire Prevention
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No. Pennsylvania’s DEP does not permit open burning or barrel burning of trash or yard waste.Fire Prevention
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Small fires using clean-burning wood, or barbeque grill/pits which are used for cooking, warmth, or pleasure are allowed. Fire pits or other fire containments may be no larger than 3 feet in diameter and no more than 2 feet above ground level. Large ceremonial bonfires are only allowed by permit.Fire Prevention
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Businesses, restaurants, apartment buildings and institutions in Cranberry outfitted with either fire alarms, sprinklers, or hood systems must have a licensed third-party professional test those systems and report the results to the Township either annually or semi-annually, depending on the building use and system type. Application forms to request an inspection and letters notifying property owners of their inspection dates are mailed by the Township.Fire Prevention
All About Cranberry Township
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Sometimes, there is confusion between Cranberry Township, Butler County (16066) and Cranberry, Venango County. Their phone number is 824-676-8812.All About Cranberry Township
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Cranberry Township is in PennDOT District 10. Their contact information is: District 10 P.O. Box 429 Indiana, PA 15701 724-357-2800 Local PADOT (PENNDOT) office Butler maintenance garage: 724-284-8800All About Cranberry Township
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The number if 724-779-1100. It is located at 240 Executive Dr. (near Costco)All About Cranberry Township
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All About Cranberry Township
Cranberry’s government operations are financed by a combination of user fees and taxes on real estate, business revenues, individual earned income, property transactions, and local employment. The Township uses both contractors and elected tax collectors to collect recurring tax payments. Butler County’s Recorder of Deeds collects real estate transfer taxes at the time a property is sold. Real Estate Property.
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Cranberry Township is governed by an elected body organized under the Second Class Township Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Board of Supervisors consists of five elected officials, each serving a six year term. The Board of Supervisors meet on a twice monthly basis (first and last Thursdays of the month at 6:30 pm. in Council Chambers to conduct business on behalf of the Township. All meetings of the Board are open to the public with an opportunity at each meeting for public comment. Cranberry Township is Butler County’s largest municipalityAll About Cranberry Township
Pickleball (CTPA)
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Pickleball (CTPA)
No taxpayer dollars are used for pickleball. CTPA operates similarly to Cranberry Highlands Golf Course and the Waterpark, where a fee is required to participate.
Additionally, other organizations such as Cranberry Township Athletic Association, Seneca Valley Soccer Association, and Seneca Valley Junior Football & Cheer charge fees to participate, as do Parks & Recreation programs like dek hockey and indoor basketball.
While CTPA is part of Cranberry Townships Parks & Recreation Department, it operates under a unique agreement that allows the volunteer organization to manage its own programming.
CTPA’s agreement with the Township stipulates that member fees pay for all the capital and operational costs. CTPA pays for these costs, as well as additional fees for staff support. As a volunteer organization, CTPA benefits from more than 16,000 manhours donated each year.
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Pickleball (CTPA)
Basketball and tennis courts are entirely paid for and maintained with taxpayer money. Additionally, these courts are open, and no programming or scheduling is required.
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Pickleball (CTPA)
An agreement with Cranberry Township Community Chest, the Township, and CTPA helps pay the debt incurred to build the facility.
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Pickleball (CTPA)
Members of the CTPA Advisory Board met with six different pickleball associations across the country. Additional interviews were conducted with players from 40 regions in the nation to determine what would be most successful in Cranberry Township.
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Pickleball (CTPA)
CTPA’s structure allows participants to play the type of pickleball they enjoy. Many players are not interested in ratings or playing for strict competition, ensuring there is always someone available to play against in a fun, leisurely way.
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Pickleball (CTPA)
CTPA members will join the queue for play using a photo ID membership card. Non-members are not permitted to play during scheduled CTPA hours.
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Pickleball (CTPA)
Private games during Public Play times are not allowed. The rules for Public Play were determined by the Township, not CTPA.
Rules stipulate the winning team stays on the court and split and the losing team leaves, allowing two new players to join the two that remain. This is a common format that assures that everyone can play.
CTPA does offer to members Your Four Play which allows any four members of any rating to play exclusively together.
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Pickleball (CTPA)
Non-members can purchase a pass from Parks & Recreation in advance for a two-hour rental. More information can be found under “Public Play & Nonmember Play.”
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Pickleball (CTPA)
Email contact@CTPApickleball.com or call 724-779-4 FUN(4386).
Do Not Knock List and Solicitation
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Do Not Knock List and Solicitation
No. The registry is available to residential homeowners who wish to make the individual decision to prohibit commercial door-to-door sales calls at their homes. Attempts to register large numbers of addresses will be identified by the system.
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Do Not Knock List and Solicitation
No. The Do Not Knock list requires registration online. A No Solicitation sign is necessary for the successful prosecution of trespass offenses.
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Do Not Knock List and Solicitation
Yes.There is an identification badge that must be worn by commercial door-to-door salespersons and must be visible to homeowners. The badge is issued by the Police Department.
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Stormwater Management
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Stormwater Management
Stormwater commonly refers to runoff from rain, snow and ice melt. In the Township’s natural settings, stormwater slowly soaks into the ground surface or flows overland into adjacent streams. This process relies on an abundance of pervious surfaces such as grasslands, farmland, lawns, or other natural landscapes. In Cranberry Township, along with all other areas of the state, these natural surfaces are often replaced with impervious or hard surfaces such as streets, sidewalks, parking lots, homes or other similar structures. The result of an urbanized region is the reduced amount of natural area available to absorb stormwater. With an increase in impervious or hard surfaces, a larger amount of stormwater ends up flowing, at a swift rate, over these surfaces where it tends to collect chemicals and debris along the way. If not properly controlled, stormwater can overwhelm streams and embankments and cause major flooding in the Township, along with soil erosion and water pollution.
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Stormwater Management
Cranberry Township has established a stormwater management system which will manage the movement of stormwater throughout the Township’s entire stormwater system. The proposed Stormwater Management Program identifies costs that are being generated to collect and convey stormwater. Those costs are then dispersed among all Township landowners with developed property. Aging infrastructure and changing regulations require regular maintenance, replacement, and upgrade projects annually. A plan is needed to address the millions of gallons of stormwater that is processed by the Township.
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Stormwater Management
The proposed stormwater program is based on a base rate utility. This means that properties (both residential and non-residential) in the Township would be charged one base rate. This utility base rate has no relationship to property size but is in relation to costs necessary to operate the system. No singularly owned residential properties (single family homes, townhouses, etc.) would be proposed to pay anything more that the base user rate.
The fee is paid by landowners, which includes homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, churches, colleges, school districts, and municipal agencies.
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Stormwater Management
Well and septic landowners are being proposed to be a part of the program as the program is based on the stormwater system.
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Stormwater Management
If the Township would use its General Fund, which is mostly funded through taxes, then tax-exempt properties would not be contributing to the entire system’s maintenance and sustainability. Funding for stormwater would then have to compete with other important spending priorities. To ensure that stormwater maintenance remains a priority, it is important to implement an adequate and stable revenue source. If the Growing stormwater costs remain in the General Fund, it would either result in a cut in basic services and/or a tax increase.
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Stormwater Management
The General Fund dollars have not funded the stormwater program needs on a consistent basis nor fully funded the Program. The dollars have fluctuated over the years, depending upon the availability of capital dollars and the demand on General Fund dollars. It is anticipated the Township will need to consistently fund the Stormwater Management Program in the amount of $2M within the next several years. For 2020, the General Fund funds will continue to be assigned to stormwater projects. In 2021, the Stormwater Fee will start replacing those dollars from the General Fund. The General Fund will then be positioned to fund anticipated increased costs in public safety and road maintenance, the core purpose of the General Fund, without the need for a General Fund Tax increase.
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Stormwater Management
To meet state or federal mandated requirements a proposed comprehensive stormwater management program is needed to fund and maintain projects that would maintain and improve stormwater infrastructure. If these requirements are not met, the Township is subject to very serious fines by the PA DEP and U.S. EPA. To meet mandates, the Township has implemented a pollution reduction plan that is compliant with their Municipal Separate Storm Water System (MS4) permit.
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Stormwater Management
The Township will use a stormwater utility management approach system that would charge developed properties (taxable & tax exempt) a fair and equitable fee to support the costs of the management and capital improvements needed within the stormwater management system in compliance with the PA DEP and U.S. EPA regulations.
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Stormwater Management
A developed property is a parcel that includes impervious surfaces – which could include pavement, gravel, parking lot, building, roof, brick, stone, asphalt, or cement. An impervious surface is anything that is an artificial structure which impedes the absorption of stormwater into the ground.
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Stormwater Management
The Authority has been in place since 2014. Their responsibility is to support the municipal service needs of Cranberry Township. To be efficient in the administration of the Stormwater Management Program it is proposed the General Authority would partner with the Township of the implementation of the proposed stormwater management program through a utility management approach.
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Stormwater Management
The proposed utility management approach supports the entire stormwater system throughout the Township. Each real estate parcel pays a utility charge in order to fund the capital improvements and maintenance of the public stormwater system.
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Stormwater Management
The Township will develop a stormwater budget based on a stormwater system assessment. The Township will develop a proposed rate that will help maintain and sustain the public stormwater system which is subject to billions of gallons of stormwater that passes through the system every year. Implementation of the utility is being implemented in a phased approach over the first two years of the program.
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Stormwater Management
Commercial properties are assessed differently than residential properties. The more impervious area a property has, the more runoff flows from the property, placing more demand on the Township’s stormwater system. Billing will be based on the impervious surface area of each commercial property. This is a more equitable way to determine the fee than using property values and is a widely acceptable method of stormwater management for commercial businesses across the Commonwealth.
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Stormwater Management
The Township will use aerial imagery from its GIS (Geographic Information Systems) computer software system to identify impervious surfaces.
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Stormwater Management
Each property/parcel will be assessed the base rate. The Township cannot reduce the utility cost lower than the base rate. Properties will be responsible to support the Township’s public stormwater system as every developed parcel is using it for stormwater management.
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Stormwater Management
The complete stormwater management utility system is composed of both private and public usage. Private stormwater utility systems are those that are owned, managed, and maintained under a private sector such as HOA’s, individual lot owners, etc. Public stormwater utility systems convey water from the private sector across the utility network to final outfalls where water quality and quantity are measured. Same as with the sewer, water, electrical and gas utilities, the connections from that utility into a private property are privately owned and maintained.
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Stormwater Management
Taxes are collected from property owners, are based on the assessed value of their property, to cover costs for general Township services. Under a utility approach a base rate rather than a tax is established. The base rate is established on cost to operate and maintain the system. The costs are distributed across users who are served by the utility, which in this case is the current and proposed enhanced stormwater system.
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Stormwater Management
Refer to the Stormwater Rate Appeal Form on this website and follow instructions to submit form.
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Stormwater Management
Cranberry Township has been ordered by the Federal and State government to increase its responsibilities in managing stormwater runoff, just like thousands of other municipalities across the country. This unfunded mandate is incurring annual costs upon the Township to maintain its stormwater system in a manner acceptable to meet current regulations and permits. These new costs are not sustainable under the current financing system, creating emerging threats to maintaining the Township’s core services. The approach here is the same approach taken with sewer and water services, they are not paid for by the General Fund, but, based upon fair and equitable charges to the users of those systems. A utility system approach recommended as the most appropriate response to these mandates and adopted by thousands of municipalities across the country. Cranberry’s approach includes a partnership between its General Authority and Cranberry Township to implement this recommendation in the most fair and efficient manner possible.
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Excavators are privately hired contractors working on behalf of utility companies such as Armstrong, Consolidated Communications, or Comcast.
Professional locators or third-party companies are generally employed by utility companies to mark underground utility lines using flags, chalk, paint, etc.
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Utility companies are required to send professional locators to residences to mark underground utility lines. These lines are marked with colored flags to prevent them from being damaged during excavation.
To ensure the safety of everyone involved, please do not remove, or disturb the flags or any other markings. If the flags or markings are moved or compromised in any way, please call 811 to request the utilities to be marked again.
The color of the flag denotes what type of utility line it is marking. Please refer to the graphic on this page for a flag color code.
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While utility work is being conducted by third-party contractors, Cranberry Township employees are responsible for marking public water, public sewer, and public stormwater infrastructure. The Township is also using additional contractors to keep up with the demand of marking properties.
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Armstrong, Consolidated Communications, and Comcast are currently working to update telecommunication infrastructure networks across the Township to provide upgraded services to residents. This requires access to existing infrastructure on residential properties. Contractors may also need to access residential properties to service other residences or local businesses.
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Utility companies have a legal right to access any of their infrastructure located on the owner’s property due to easement rights. Easements are dedicated sections of land on private property which utility companies are allowed to access for the betterment of the community.
To locate easements on a property, check the property deed, contact the utility companies that service the property, or have a surveyor come to inspect the property.
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Currently, Armstrong, Comcast, and Consolidated Communications are all upgrading their telecommunication infrastructure networks across the Township which requires them to access their existing underground lines.
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Some contractors will leave a door hanger at residents’ homes at least two weeks prior to the commencement of work. Any questions should be directed to the company contact number listed on the door hanger.
Some contractors may send a letter, postcard, or call the residence.
Others do not inform residents of their intended work.
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If there is an odor of gas, exit the building or residence immediately.
Residents should then call 911 and report the odor, then call the gas utility provider that supplies the residence. If the gas utility provider’s contact information is unknown, call the PA One Call System to report the incident.
- PA One Call System: 811 or 1-800-242-1776 ext. 4
- Columbia Gas: 1-888-460-4332
- Dominion/People’s Gas: 1-800-764-0111
- Equitable Gas: 1-800-654-6335
- First Energy/Penn Power: 1-800-720-3600
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The overall project is estimated to take approximately one year to complete. Time to complete work at different locations will vary.
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Please contact PA One Call to find specific information on a specific flag and project.
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Biodegradable paint is used to mark lines and should last a maximum of 30 days. The water-soluble paint can be removed with a power washer and is environmentally safe.
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Any damage done to property is the responsibility of the contractor who caused the damage.
Residents can call the contractor directly or contact Cranberry Township Customer Service to get in touch with the contractor who completed work on the property.
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Those interested in switching providers need to contact the company (Armstrong, Consolidated Communications, or Comcast) for their desired services. Cranberry Township does not need to be contacted during this process.
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- The utility company determines which properties they need access to.
- The utility company contacts PA 811 for properties to be marked.
- Cranberry Township receives notification that they must mark a property or properties.
- Cranberry Township has 3 business days to complete request.
- Once the property/properties are marked, the utility company may proceed with excavation.
- Once excavation is complete, the utility company is required to restore the property to the original state.
- If restoration is not completed, it is the responsibility of the resident to work directly with the utility company for complete restoration.
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Cranberry Townships advises to not move or remove the flags. It is recommended to call the utility companies or PA 811 directly to discuss flag positioning. Also call PA 811 if the property needs to be remarked or flags replaced or repositioned. Please note, there are occasions when the flags are missed (not picked up) when the work is completed.
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Simply put, the Township does not have the authority to permit or stop such work. Utility companies have a legal right to access any of their infrastructure located on the owner’s property due to easement rights. Easements are dedicated sections of land on private property which utility companies are allowed to access for the betterment of the community.
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Cranberry's Public Works Department is responsible for answering questions, tracking work and any issues, and coordinating with utility companies if additional response is needed. They can be reached by calling 724-776-4806.
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The Township is in constant contact with the utility companies about where they are working and general timelines. While some are very responsive, others are not. All contact info is available on the Township website.
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Each company must use their own lines to ensure oversight and accountability in the future. Similarly, any existing lines are already owned by a specific company. Those lines may not be equipped to handle additional usage, requiring new lines to be installed.
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The Township’s hands are often tied by franchise agreements and federal regulations. However, Cranberry has always welcomed providers to offer their services in the community.
The reason? In short, it’s about choice.
For decades, residents have demanded more options and choice when it comes to cable and internet providers. This work provides those choices.
While the work is invasive, it is temporary. Once finished, providers will be better equipped to serve Cranberry Township residents.
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The Township has used every available resource to communicate ongoing work and answer questions.
In addition to previous stories in ‘Cranberry Today,’ an announcement has been in place on the Township’s website since earlier this year. That announcement also links to a webpage full of information, including FAQs, contact information, updated timelines, and much more.
Additionally, information has been shared via Cranberry Central, the Township’s e-newsletter, as well as via Township social media pages.
Outside of the Township’s efforts, utility companies must communicate with residents about upcoming work, either through a mailing or door hanger.
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Effective November 1, the Township is entering snow plowing season. The Township has provided specific instructions to cable companies who are upgrading infrastructure to ensure work zones are properly compacted if the need arises for snow plow access. Work areas, including cross trenches are to be identified with signs and safety cones so snowplow operators can safely pass through.
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If you have a question that is not listed, please email the communicationsteam@cranberrytownship.org and it can be added. Thanks!
Solid Waste
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Solid Waste
Vogel Disposal Services Inc.
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Solid Waste
A Municipal Solid Waste contract is awarded via an open bid process. The Board of Supervisors solicits bids and outlines criteria to be included by prospective providers. The Board then considers those bids before awarding five-year contracts with options for extensions.
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Solid Waste
The Board approved the bid process on February 1, 2024, and approved the five-year contract with Vogel Disposal Services on March 28, 2024.
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Solid Waste
Two companies submitted bids: Vogel Disposal Services and Waste Management. Vogel’s winning bid was $15 million less at $23,017,001.06 for five years.
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Solid Waste
The contract includes the Township’s Collection Connection program, which covers residential trash, yard waste and recycling collection, disposal, and processing. The contract also has extension options after five years.
The five-year agreement includes trucks operated with environmentally friendly compressed natural gas, GIS equipped trucks, separate downsized trucks for collections on narrow streets and alleys, a dedicated route supervisor, and pre-route driver training.
The contract also allows the Township to better manage the service and hold the provider accountable.
The Township also provides three Household Hazardous Waste events each year, as well as year-round cardboard recycling via the Cardboard Compactor at the Municipal Center.
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As of May 2024, rates are:
• 35-gallon cart - $27.50
• 64-gallon cart - $28.85
• 96-gallon cart - $29.75
• No cart/bag service only - $20.62
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Solid Waste
The municipal waste industry has experienced much change since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Municipalities throughout Pennsylvania have seen increases anywhere from 20-80% in their new contracts. Many of the previous contracts were awarded prior to the pandemic and are done multiple years at a time. This locks in rates regardless of external factors.
Now, rates and contracts are catching up to the challenges caused by the pandemic.
In addition to economic considerations created by the pandemic, industry officials cite increased worker compensation costs, increased wages across all vocations, rising fuel costs, and the overall cost of automated collection.
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Solid Waste
To cut costs, many communities are shifting to bi-weekly collection or eliminating yard waste collections entirely.
Cranberry Township will continue to offer weekly trash, recycling, and in-season yard waste collection.
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Solid Waste
Customers will see incremental changes beginning in May 2024, with additional increases planned for November 2024. The five-year contract includes yearly increases from Vogel. Rates will be adjusted to reflect these increases.
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By Pennsylvania state law, municipalities cannot deny development simply because of traffic. Property owners have the right to sell their land, and when they do, developers step in. The Township's role is to manage growth in the best way possible. That means putting strict requirements in place: streetscape ordinances, road impact fees, greenspace requirements, and more. Cranberry has a strong reputation as a demanding but fair place to develop. For the last 15 years, we have had healthy, managed growth of 1.7% per year.
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Cranberry Highlands Golf Course was one of our community's best decisions. It wasn't decided overnight—it followed nearly two years of public meetings, surveys, and community input. The Township already owned the property, which was previously used as a disposal site for sewage solids until the EPA banned that practice. Because of that history, the land had limited options for development. The decision to build the golf course was truly a community decision.
The same approach was applied to our parks and swimming pool. We don't make these decisions in isolation — residents, surveys, committees, and public participation drive them. Our residents value these investments, so people want to move to our community. That adds value to your homes and land.
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Supervisors are elected officials. The position pays $4,200 per year. Nearly two decades ago, we voted to eliminate health benefits for Supervisors, and many chose to donate their stipends to community non-profits or local programs. Supervisors don't have Township offices, cars, or phones. We're community members who stepped up to keep Cranberry a well-run and forward-thinking place to live. We act more like a Board of Directors in a company, with the Township Manager responsible for running day-to-day operations.
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Having a police car running is following standard protocol used across the country. Police cars must remain running as they operate computers linked to state and Township databases. The vehicle most likely has an automatic license plate reader, which is also charged while the car is running. Turning off the car for an extended period would require a total system reset.
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Rooms can be reserved up to 60 days in advance. To request a room rental, contact customer service at 724-776 4806.
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Groups are responsible for bringing their own devices and cords.
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Room Rentals
Currently, rooms can only be used during business hours.
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Outside food and beverage is permitted in Grange Hall and the Ogle View multipurpose room. Use in other rooms may be allowed but is subject to additional requirements. Please leave the room in the condition it was found by placing all trash in proper receptacles. Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted.
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The Township provides tables and chairs, but groups are responsible for their own set-up. Groups do not have to reset/tear down the rooms. Please make sure that all trash is put in provided trash cans.
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Payments for Organizations are due 30 days prior to an event. All other payments are due at the time of reservation. The Township accepts cash, check, or credit card. You can pay over the phone by contacting customer service at 724-776 4806 Option 3.