Tag: Princeton Council
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Princeton Cannabis Task Force moves ahead despite objections
Despite pushback from some residents, the Princeton Cannabis Task Force is going forward with its recommendation to the Princeton Council to allow up to three cannabis dispensaries to open in town. The task force reaffirmed its recommendation to allow the retail sale of cannabis – but not to issue licenses yet for other cannabis-related businesses…
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Niedergang returns to, Newlin joins Princeton Council
Princeton voters have returned Princeton Councilwoman Eve Niedergang to the Princeton Council and also voted in her running mate, Leighton Newlin, in an uncontested race for a pair of three-year terms in the Nov. 2 General Election. When the last vote was counted and certified, the final vote tally for Niedergang was 6,553 votes. Newlin…
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Princeton Council encourages residents to take part in Communities of Light
Seeking to shine a light on domestic violence, Princeton officials are urging residents to buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 6 at dusk in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. Mayor Mark Freda issued a proclamation declaring Dec. 6 as “Communities of Light Day” at the council’s Oct.…
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Princeton Democrats run unopposed, elected by voters to serve on Princeton Council
There was little suspense at Conte’s Pizza and Bar – the traditional election night hangout for Princeton Democrats – as the election results for the Princeton Council race were methodically posted on a tally sheet taped to the wall. Princeton Democrats rubbed shoulders with current and former elected officials as they waited for the results…
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Princeton Council delays decision on wine and liquor store move
An application to allow a place-to-place transfer of Claridge Wine and Liquor from the Princeton Shopping Center to a vacant store front at 102 Nassau St. triggered a two-hour debate – but no consensus – at the Princeton Council’s Oct. 25 meeting. The Princeton Council postponed action on a resolution to authorize the move until…
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Planning Board recommends Franklin Avenue as area in need of redevelopment
The Princeton Planning Board has recommended that the Franklin Avenue parking lot and the Franklin Terrace and Maple Terrace rental housing developments should be declared an area in need of redevelopment. The recommendation, which was made after a lengthy discussion at the Planning Board’s Oct. 7 meeting, will be sent on to the Princeton Council…
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Democrats running unopposed for seats on Princeton Council
When voters cast their ballots to fill two open seats on the Princeton Council, the choices on the ballot will include incumbent Princeton Councilwoman Eve Niedergang and her running mate, Leighton Newlin. The two Democrats are running unopposed for a three-year term on the governing body. The Republican Party did not field candidates for the…
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Opinion: Princeton’s ‘war on deer’ is ‘disappointing’
It is very disappointing that the Princeton Council has declared war on the deer population, who every year have less and less habitat to live in due to out-of-control development. Not surprisingly, this leads to increased contact with humans, often to the detriment of both. Approving culling and especially the cruel practice of bow-hunting shows…
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Federal funds help Princeton aid low and moderate income residents
Princeton will use $225,797 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address affordable housing and supporting households impacted by COVID-19 in 2021. The municipality is receiving the funds through the federal Community Development Block Grant program under HUD. The program provides grants to municipalities and counties to aid low and moderate…
