Township of Cranford, Union County–Crane-Phillips House–Lease to Cranford Historical Society

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  Union County

Park Name/Location:  

Crane-Phillips House
124 N. Union Avenue
Cranford, New Jersey 07016

Block 196, Lot 2.01

Proposed Lessee:  Cranford Historical Society, Inc. (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization)

Proposed Leased Premises:  Crane-Phillips House Museum

Purpose of Lease:  Maintenance and operation of the museum, including educational programming, on behalf of Union County.  The Crane-Phillips House is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places.  The Cranford Historical Society has maintained and operated this property for over 60 years in partnership with Union County.

Proposed Lease Term:  25 years

Proposed Compensation:  $1.00

For additional information, please contact: 

Kevin Campbell
Assistant Union County Counsel
Telephone:  (908) 527-4250
Email: kcampbell@ucnj.org