Tag: Princeton
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Opinion: Oppose retail marijuana commercialization in Princeton
As a 50-year Princeton resident and family mental health advocate, I oppose for now recreational marijuana shops in Princeton. That 75% of Princeton residents voted for the cannabis referendum expressed our town’s desire generally to address this sore matter. But that vote was no mandate to commercialize recreational marijuana here. Much more preparation, research, and…
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Princeton police blotter
A Winant Road resident reported that her unlocked car was burglarized between 7:50 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. March 16 while it was parked in her driveway, but nothing was reported missing. A thief riding a bicycle rode up behind a man who was walking on Bunn Drive and reportedly stole the man’s backpack, which he…
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April ARTS is bringing local residents together to embrace the arts
The joy and appreciation of creating art will take center stage in Princeton when April ARTS arrives to kick off the beginning of April. In 2022, April ARTS will be a monthlong celebration of the arts and culture hosted by the Arts Council of Princeton from April 1-23 throughout Princeton. With support from Princeton University,…
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Princeton Council to hold special meeting on cannabis
The Princeton Council will pick up where it left off in its discussion on whether to allow retail cannabis stores to open in town at a special Princeton Council meeting, set for March 29 at 7 p.m. The Princeton Cannabis Task Force issued its report recommending up to three cannabis retail stores in November 2021,…
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Brandywine residents support Ukraine by making items, holding sale on March 30
Residents of Brandywine Living at Princeton will hold a charity sale with items made by residents of the senior living community and team members from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30 to show their support for the people of Ukraine. “My entire family is from Ukraine, so this really hits close to home for…
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Princeton dog lovers unleash campaign to enlist community support
The Princeton Dog Park Alliance, a non-profit group of local dog owners working to locate a central dog park in Princeton, is inviting community participation with an updated website and fundraising effort. The updated website, www.princetondogpark.org, allows residents to “join the pack” to sign up for information and updates to support the Alliance, and also…
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Army Reserve division celebrates past-president’s 185th birthday
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk, commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, welcomed community and military members who gathered to honor past-President Grover Cleveland on what would’ve been his 185th birthday on March 16. “The military presence here shows a sign of utmost respect for President Cleveland,” said Princeton Mayor Mark Freda. “I…
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Masks no longer mandatory as Princeton University issues change in masking, testing policies
Princeton University is no longer requiring mandatory masking in most areas of campus as the university has moved forward with loosening some of its COVID-19 restrictions. The loosening of restrictions arrives as new guidance has been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a decrease across the state in COVID-19 cases…
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Rodney Priestley named dean of Princeton’s Graduate School
Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been recently named dean of Princeton University’s Graduate School. He will begin in his new role on June 1, according to a university press release. With Priestley’s appointment, the positions of dean of Admission, dean…
