Tag: Princeton Council
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Princeton demonstrates commitment to ‘sustainability initiatives’
The Municipality of Princeton has been certified at the Silver Level by Sustainable Jersey, becoming one of 20 towns to achieve that status in 2023 and one of 70 towns overall. Princeton was recognized for its achievement at the State League of Municipalities’ annual conference Nov. 14. The town racked up 675 points in 14…
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Princeton officials: Islamophobia is unwanted
Princeton officials are sending the message that hatred for Islam and hatred for Judaism have no home in this community. The Princeton Council adopted a resolution at its Dec. 11 meeting condemning Islamophobia, similar to a resolution that it adopted in the beginning of the year that condemned antisemitism. Both resolutions were sent to the…
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Incumbents return to seats on Princeton Council
Incumbent Princeton Council members David Cohen and Leticia Fraga will return to the governing body for three-year terms, following the Nov. 7 general election. The final vote tallies for Cohen and Fraga, who ran unopposed, were 5,815 votes and 5,801, respectively. The two Democrats will begin serving their third terms in January. The vote tallies…
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Princeton planning board continues Master Plan public hearing Nov. 30
The Princeton Planning Board will continue the public hearing and may take action on the proposed 2023 Community Master Plan at a special meeting Nov. 30. The Planning Board heard a presentation on the Community Master Plan and also listened to residents’ comments during a public hearing on it at a four-hour meeting Nov. 9.…
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Voters return incumbent Princeton Council members in uncontested race
Princeton voters returned incumbent Princeton Council members David Cohen and Leticia Fraga to their third terms on the governing body in the Nov. 7 general election. Cohen and Fraga, who are Democrats, ran unopposed for re-election. The Republican Party did not field candidates for the two open seats that each carry a three-year term. Cohen…
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Princeton Council awards contract to purchase high water rescue vehicle
The Princeton Council awarded a $257,773 contract to a Pennsylvania-based company for the purchase of a high water rescue truck to be used for rescue purposes. The bid was awarded to Eastern Surplus & Equipment, which is based in Feasterville, Pa. It was the lowest responsible bidder. A second bid of $334,936 was submitted by…
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Early voting comes to Princeton
Princeton voters won’t have to wait until Nov. 7 to cast their ballots in the general election, under state law that permitted early voting to begin Oct. 28, according to Mercer County officials. Early voting began Oct. 28 and runs through Nov. 5, said Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello. Voters can cast their ballots…
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Princeton Council members seek re-election in uncontested race
Princeton Council members David Cohen and Leticia Fraga are seeking re-election to the Princeton Council in an uncontested race in the Nov. 7 general election. Cohen and Fraga, who are Democrats, are each seeking their third term on the Princeton Council. The term is for three years. Cohen and Fraga said that a third term…
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A fist pump in the air for approval
With a snip of the blue ribbon by Princeton officials, the renovated Hilltop Park playground on Bunn Drive was ceremonially reopened Oct. 9. The old playground equipment has been replaced with inclusive playground equipment, which is designed to appeal to – and be used by – children with different abilities, ages and interests. Welcoming attendees…