Tag: Princeton
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Executive director of Historical Society of Princeton had ‘tremendous impact’ during tenure with organization
Izzy Kasdin, who has served as the executive director of the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) since May 2016, will step down from the helm at the end of the month. Since 2007, Kasdin engaged with HSP as a volunteer, research assistant and curator prior to taking this leadership role. A Princeton native, Kasdin will…
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Princeton University seeks approval for plans to improve Dillon Gym
Princeton University is planning to expand and upgrade the Dillon Gymnasium. Renovations such as improved space for strength and conditioning would take place internally for the Dillon Gym, and a two-story expansion on the southeast corner of the building and outdoor basketball court are some of the changes proposed for the existing building. Dillon Gym,…
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Health Department expects a tough January for COVID-19 cases in Princeton
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Princeton during January as the municipality joins others across the state in navigating the increase in cases. January is expected to be difficult month for Princeton regarding COVID-19 cases, according to the Princeton Health Department. “We need to be upfront with public on where we stand,” Health Officer Jeff…
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Princeton attorney appointed Superior Court judge
A partner whose law firm has an office in Princeton has been confirmed as one of seven new Superior Court judges. Lori Grifa currently serves as a partner at Archer & Grenier, PC. She previously served as a partner as Wolff & Samson, PC. Prior to her time in the private sector, Grifa served the…
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Princeton Council postpones meeting to discuss cannabis task force
A special Princeton Council meeting to discuss allowing retail cannabis stores in Princeton, set for Jan. 18, has been postponed until at least March. The meeting date had been announced at the Princeton Council’s Dec. 21, 2021, agenda-setting meeting, but it was not posted on the January 2022 meeting calendar, so the decision was made…
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Update: Wiggins Street fire displaces residents of three condos
Three households have been left homeless by a fire that started in the third-floor condominium at 37 Wiggins St. around 3 p.m. Jan. 10. The fire, which went to a second alarm, cause heavy fire damage to the third-floor condominium, as well as smoke and water damage. The condominiums on the first and second floors…
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Former mayor will lead Housing Initiatives of Princeton
Former Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert has accepted the volunteer position of interim board chair of the Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP). HIP, a Princeton based non-profit that provides transitional housing and support to individuals/families on the verge of homelessness, distributed $349,000 in rental assistance to 140 families in and around Princeton in 2021, according…
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Princeton mask mandate goes into effect Jan. 13
Princeton’s Office of Emergency Management and Mayor Mark Freda have issued a Declaration of State of Emergency to all citizens and persons within the Municipality of Princeton due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Effective at 5 a.m. Jan. 13, face coverings will be required in public indoor spaces including restaurants, bars,…
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Fire breaks out at condo on Wiggins Street
The third floor condominium at 37 Wiggins St. sustained heavy fire damage when a fire broke out around 3 p.m. Jan. 10. The remainder of the building suffered smoke and water damage, and was declared uninhabitable. The Princeton Fire Department was assisted by fire companies from surrounding towns. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
