Residents of Crafton Borough are divided over proposed zoning code changes aimed at increasing housing density and economic development. While borough officials emphasize the retention of community character, many locals fear these changes threaten their neighborhood's essence.
Crafton cracks down on residential vacation rentals
By Alice Crow on April 26, 2023
Crafton is enforcing a ban on full-house vacation rental properties in Residential 1 and 2 zoned districts after complaints from neighbors. One of the houses had been operating for over…
New Crafton manager zooms in on unnecessary utility bills
By Alice Crow on March 1, 2023
New Borough Manager Jim Price is already saving the taxpayers of Crafton money with only a week of the job under his belt. Price identified an unnecessary Verizon bill that…
Crafton hires Jim Price as new Borough Manager
By Gazette 2.0 on January 18, 2023
Crafton has named a new borough manager. Crafton council voted 6-0, with the mayor’s affirmative support, Jan. 12 to hire James T. (Jim) Price, 49, of Scott Township, as the…




