As part of a public safety campaign, Cranbury is having a contest for children and teenagers to see who can create the best lawn sign to urge motorists to slow down.
The “Slow Down in Our Town” campaign was announced at the Township Committee meeting on June 25. Committeeman Jay Taylor said there are 200 free blank lawn signs available at town hall, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officials said if the signs run out, more will be ordered.
Taylor said families may pick up as many signs as they have children, although rules for the contest limit one submission per child.
He said the contest has four age groups, under 5, 6-10, 11-14 and 15 -18. Local businesses have donated prizes that will go to five winners in each age group, as selected by a panel of judges.
Taylor said the signs should be placed on the front lawn of the children’s homes. Judging will take place in July and the winners will be recognized at a future Township Committee meeting.
All participants will receive a certificate signed by Mayor Glenn R. Johnson and Police Chief Rickey Varga. Anyone with questions may call town hall at 609-395-0900.
