Tag: Princeton
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PSE&G starts work on next phase of replacing aging gas mains
The next phase in PSE&G’s ongoing gas system modernization project in Princeton is under way. PSE&G started replacing 12 miles of cast iron gas mains in the central part of Princeton on Feb. 6. The grid, or work area, is bounded by Franklin Avenue, Chestnut Street, Palmer Square and Nassau Street. PSE&G has been replacing…
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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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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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New planning director brings ‘passion and vast experience’ to key issues in Princeton
The Municipality of Princeton has named Justin Lesko as its planning director. Lesko, who had been serving as planning director on an acting basis since May 2021, has been instrumental in directing the creation of Princeton’s updated Master Plan, as well as several other long-term planning projects, according to a press release through Princeton. He…
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‘Myeloma Teacher’ honored by CURE Media Group as ‘hero;’ serves as beacon of hope for others
With over 9,000 followers on Twitter and 3,000 on Facebook, Princeton resident Cindy Chmielewski, the self-proclaimed “Myeloma Teacher,” is a beacon of hope for many around the world. In December, she was honored as one of three Multiple Myeloma Heroes by CURE Media Group in New Orleans. Cure Media Group, which celebrated its 20th anniversary…
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Princeton receives state grant to expand shared bicycle-pedestrian path on Cherry Hill Road
Princeton has received a $750,000 state grant toward the cost of extending the existing shared bicycle-pedestrian path on Cherry Hill Road, according to a press release through Gov. Phil Murphy’s office. The $750,000 grant was made available through the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Bikeway grant program, Princeton officials said. The town will use…
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Municipalities across state receive boost in state aid to provide safe transit, bikeway transportation
Municipalities to receive funding in Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration’s efforts “to expand access to safe transportation and enhance areas around public transit facilities across the state.” The awards total more than $24 million across three programs as part of Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Funding for the Local Aid and Economic Development Grants…
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Millstone family charged in connection to bank robberies in Princeton, Franklin Park and Monroe Township
Members of the same family have been charged in their alleged connection to three bank robberies in Princeton, Franklin Park and Monroe Township. On July 6, a suspect attempted to rob a TD Bank in Princeton, Mercer County. The suspect was donning a motorcycle helmet with a GoPro-style camera mounted to it, face covering, gloves,…
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Princeton tree survey under way
Princeton’s streets are lined with trees, but many of those trees have been cut down because of their poor condition. Now, the Davey Resource Group is conducting a town-wide inventory of all trees within Princeton’s right-of-way to assess a tree’s health and to offer guidance on future tree plantings. The so-called street trees are maintained…
