Frequently Asked Questions

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. 

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.

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.

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.