Tag: Princeton Mayor Mark Freda
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Princeton career firefighters, fire inspectors sworn into office
The Princeton Fire Department’s first set of career firefighters were ceremonially sworn into office Feb. 4, marking a new chapter for the formerly all-volunteer Princeton Fire Department. The Princeton Fire Department had relied on volunteer firefighters from its inception in 1788 until 2020, when the career firefighters were hired. The six career firefighters are supplemented…
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Princeton opens its official first dog park
With a snip of the scissors – and a couple of barks – Princeton officials cut the ribbon on the Princeton Community Dog Park at Community Park South. Dogs and their owners outside the gates, patiently waited for Mayor Mark Freda and the Princeton Council to officially open the town’s first dog park Feb. 5.…
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Princeton Council reduces speed limit on Witherspoon and John streets
The speed limit for the entire length of Witherspoon and John streets will be reduced to 20 miles per hour, according to an ordinance approved by the Princeton Council. Witherspoon Street is a main corridor that connects residential neighborhoods to the Central Business District, officials said. The Community Park School, the Princeton Municipal Complex, the…
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Annual Interfaith luncheon brings community together to spread love
At the end of every year, faith leaders, local organizations and officials gather together to break bread at the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton and further build relationships with one another. The Muslim Center of Greater Princeton in West Windsor brought local officials, faith leaders, residents and organizations together in the large multi-purpose room at…
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Princeton allows dogs off-leash at Quarry Park
Princeton’s off-leash dog park at Quarry Park will become a permanent park. The park does not have a fenced-in area for dogs. Owners can allow their dog off-leash in the park between 7-9 a.m., except in the playground area and on the basketball court. The Princeton Council approved a resolution to make the park, which…
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Sacks takes lead on Princeton Council
Princeton Councilwomen Michelle Pirone Lambros and Mia Sacks, both Democrats, were sworn into office for their second terms at the Princeton Council’s Jan. 5 reorganization meeting at the Witherspoon Hall municipal building. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-12) administered the oath of office to Pirone Lambros and Sacks. The term is for three years. Once the…
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Coalition for Peace Action hold vigil standing against hate and bigotry
Holding aloft signs that proclaimed, “Solidarity Against Hate and Bigotry,” nearly 30 people assembled on Nassau Street at Palmer Square in a vigil to protest the surge in hatred directed toward minority, religious and ethnic groups, as well as the gay, lesbian and transgender community. The hour-long vigil, which was held Dec. 17, was organized…
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Princeton police chief, captain formally sworn into office
During a special ceremony, newly appointed Princeton Police Chief Jon Bucchere and Captain Christopher Tash were formally sworn by Mayor Mark Freda. The Princeton Police Department’s color guard entered the Princeton Council chambers, followed by Princeton police officers who filled the room and stood against the walls of the meeting room at the Princeton Council’s…
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Princeton honors ‘the few, carrying the many’ on Veterans Day
Princeton joined communities across the nation on Veterans Day to honor their veterans service and sacrifice in protecting the United States. On the campus of Princeton University, inside the university’s chapel a Veterans Day Service was held by the university and the Spirit of Princeton on Nov. 11. “Veterans Day is an opportunity to pause…