Tag: Princeton Mayor Mark Freda
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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…
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Princeton officials quash ‘intense development’ on Jasna Polana golf course property
The 222-acre property has been listed for sale Princeton officials have quashed any suggestions that the Tournament Players Club Jasna Polana golf course property would be developed for any other use other than what is permitted under current zoning. The 222-acre property, which has frontage on Route 206/Lawrenceville Road and Province Line Road, has been…
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‘We don’t want to ever forget’
As the sounds of the bell rang five times from outside Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad’s building, people remembered groups of Americans who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 and those who are suffering in the aftermath from related illnesses. The Princeton 9/11 Memorial Committee hosted the annual memorial…
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Municipality of Princeton to mark 10th anniversary of consolidation
The Municipality of Princeton will mark the 10th anniversary of the consolidation of the former Princeton Borough and former Princeton Township at a special celebration Sept. 28. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. and will be held at the Witherspoon Hall municipal building at 400 Witherspoon St. A community celebration, featuring food and music, will…
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Princeton mayor added as defendant in fatal crash
Man seeking compensatory and punitive damages through lawsuit Mayor Mark Freda was added as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a man whose wife was killed in a motor vehicle collision in November 2021. David Marcou filed the initial lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court in June 2022, as an individual and as the…
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Mayors sign letter asking for full funding of energy tax relief fund
The mayors say the restoration of funds is long overdue Some 422 mayors are asking lawmakers to provide full funding of the Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund in the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget. In a signed open letter to Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Legislature May 16, the mayors call for…
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EV charging ports are now open at municipal parking lot
Princeton officials unveiled eight new electric vehicle charging ports in the parking lot at the Witherspoon Hall municipal building at 400 Witherspoon St. with a snip of the scissors March 3. Mayor Mark Freda cut the blue ribbon with a pair of oversized blue scissors as the Princeton Council, municipal staff and Sustainable Princeton representatives…
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Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes ends his quest for sixth term, supports Benson
Despite initially saying he would forge his campaign ahead to the voters in the Democratic Party primary contest, Brian Hughes has decided to end his quest for a sixth term for Mercer County executive. On March 5, the Mercer County Democratic Committee had endorsed Assemblyman Daniel Benson (D-14) for the top administrative post over Hughes.…
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Princeton Democrats endorse Assemblyman Dan Benson for County Executive
Mercer County Democratic Committee convention is scheduled for March 5 The Princeton Community Democratic Organization has thrown its endorsement weight behind state Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-14) for Mercer County Executive over longtime incumbent Brian Hughes for the party’s nomination. Benson, who lives in Hamilton Township, received 76% of the votes at the Princeton Community Democratic…