Tag: Princeton
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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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Public’s help sought with identifying possible witness to criminal sexual contact case in Princeton
PRINCETON – The Princeton Police Department is seeking the public’s help with identifying a possible witness in a criminal sexual contact case that occurred in a parking lot on Franklin Avenue across from Harris Road, according to police through a Nixle alert. The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. on June 2, according to police.…
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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 commemorates lives lost; honors service members during Memorial Day weekend
Princeton commemorates lives lost and honors service members during annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. “My focus today is on those who endured tremendous hardship that came about because of the global war on terror; however, this is nothing new when we look back at our armed forces from the Gulf War to World War…
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Seeking answers, residents raise blasting issues with Princeton University
As preparations continue for the construction of Princeton University’s new Environmental Studies (ES) and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) buildings, nearby residents are raising concerns and issues of damage from the blasting used to build the project. For the ES & SEAS project, four new buildings will be constructed and connected underground. Residents…
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Eleven residents sworn in as volunteer members of the Princeton Fire Department
Eleven residents of Princeton were formally sworn in as volunteer members of the Princeton Fire Department and recognized for their deep commitment to community service. The 2022 Firefighter Class commenced state-mandated training in January and is expected to complete a 200-hour course that includes lectures, practical training and examinations in June: Princeton Engine Co.…
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Princeton police step up presence at schools
The Princeton Police Department is stepping up its presence around Princeton High School, Princeton Middle School and the four elementary schools in the wake of the May 24 school shooting incident that killed 19 children and two teachers in Texas. An 18-year-old man walked into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and shot the children…
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Newark man arrested in connection with car thefts that led to fatal crash
A 19-year-old Newark man who was allegedly behind a string of car thefts in Princeton that resulted in a fatal head-on car crash in November 2021 is facing multiple charges in connection with the incidents, according to the Princeton Police Department. The man, who was arrested May 16 by the United States Marshal Service and…
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Opinion: Ways to assist landscapers based on Princeton’s laws
Now that Princeton’s Sustainable Landscaping Ordinance summer restrictions are officially in place, here are a few simple ways to help ease the transition if you employ a landscaper: Let your landscaper know that it is okay not to use a leaf blower to clear grass clippings from sidewalks and patios. Ask your landscaper to…
