Tag: Princeton Council
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Proposed Prospect Avenue Historic District includes Princeton University’s undergraduate eating clubs
The Princeton Council has introduced an ordinance to create the Prospect Avenue Historic District, which – if approved – would make it the town’s 21st historic district. A second reading and public hearing on the ordinance is set for the council’s July 11 meeting. The meeting, which is on Zoom, starts at 7 p.m. The…
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Reconstruction of Witherspoon Street, park improvements and necessary purchases on horizon in Princeton
The Princeton Council introduced a $15 million bond ordinance that includes money for the reconstruction of Witherspoon Street, municipal park improvements and the purchase of assorted equipment for the Department of Public Works. Nearly one-third of the bond ordinance, or $5 million, is earmarked for the Witherspoon Street improvement project, beginning at the intersection of…
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Princeton Council explores automated trash collection; bringing back organic waste collection
The Princeton Council has asked a consultant to prepare bid documents for a new trash-hauling contract that would also bring back the organic waste collection program. Consultant Wayne DeFeo outlined a set of recommendations at a council meeting on May 23. The town’s contract with its current waste hauler is expiring, and officials agreed to…
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Princeton raises Pride flag over Monument Hall in honor of Pride Month
Princeton municipal officials recognized Pride Month with a flag raising ceremony at Monument Hall. “It is not just a symbol. It is actually something that shows part of our beliefs,” Mayor Mark Freda said at the ceremony on June 3. “I think it is important for people to know that Princeton is an inclusive community…
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Princeton Council: Democrat incumbents face no challengers in general election
Democratic candidates will not face opposition during the general election for Princeton public offices. Princeton’s Democratic Party voters endorsed incumbents Michelle Pirone Lambros and Mia Sacks for reelection to the Princeton Council, based on unofficial primary election results on June 7. No one filed to seek the Republican Party nomination for the two, three-year term…
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Princeton Council endorses Rosedale Road roundabout
The Princeton Council has endorsed the installation of a roundabout at Rosedale Road and General Johnson Drive – as well as a reduction in the speed limit on Rosedale Road in Princeton – to improve safety for students, pedestrians and bicyclists. The Princeton Council, which approved the two resolutions at its May 23 meeting, is…
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Princeton Council drops retail cannabis stores proposal
The Princeton Council has stepped back from a controversial recommendation by the Princeton Cannabis Task Force to allow as many as three retail cannabis stores to open in town. The Princeton Council reached its decision after listening to more than three hours of public comment on the issue at a special March 29 work session…
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June 7 primary should be straightforward in Princeton
The Princeton Council political primary contests, set for June 7, are shaping up to be low-key inasmuch as none of the candidates seeking their party’s nomination are facing competition. Incumbent Princeton Council members Michelle Pirone Lambros and Mia Sacks, both Democrats, are the only candidates for two open seats on the Princeton Council. They were…
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Benchley maintains her fight in protecting Earth’s oceans
Wendy Benchley, former three-term Princeton Borough councilwoman and wife of the late author Peter Benchley, has been committed to protecting Earth’s oceans for decades. Benchley, who currently lives in Washington, D.C., returned to Princeton recently to conducted a presentation at the Present Day Club about ocean conservation and current efforts by organizations to combat ocean…
