Tag: Princeton
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Five new Princeton police officers sworn into office
Five new police officers have joined the ranks of the Princeton Police Department. They were sworn into office at the Princeton Council’s Sept. 26 meeting. They were among nearly 200 applicants for the job openings, officials said. Four of the newly appointed police officers – Kenneth Kim, Mateus Serrano, Fredy Ticona and Melody Van Ness…
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Hamilton Township man killed when car rolls over on Mercer Road
A Hamilton Township man was killed when he lost control of his car and it rolled over several times on Mercer Road Oct. 4, according to the Princeton Police Department. Police were sent to Mercer Road near Quaker Road at 11:45 p.m. to investigate a report of an overturned vehicle. When officers arrived, they found…
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Princeton groups to hold forums for school board candidates
Princeton voters will have two chances to learn about the candidates who are seeking election to three seats on the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. The candidates are incumbent school board members Beth Behrend and Michele Tuck-Ponder, and candidates Adam Bierman, Eleanor Hubbard and Rene Obregon. The Princeton Parent-Teacher Organization Council is sponsoring a…
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Princeton Fire Department to hold open house
The Princeton Fire Department will celebrate Fire Prevention Week with an open house on Oct. 8. The open house is free and runs from noon to 3 p.m. It will be held at the Princeton Fire Department at its headquarters at 363 Witherspoon St. The open house is an opportunity for visitors to meet firefighters…
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Princeton Police blotter
A Fleming Way resident reported that a would-be thief was observed on a surveillance camera attempting to enter their vehicle while it was parked in front of their home. The thief was unsuccessful and fled the area. The incident was reported Sept. 23. Someone gained access to a Hardy Drive resident’s bank account and made…
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Princetonian ‘through and through’
Princeton High School math teacher Lauren Freedman will become the next assistant principal at Princeton High School. The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education approved the transfer of Freedman, who grew up in Princeton, at its Sept. 26 meeting. Freedman begins her new job Oct. 2. She will earn $126,000 per year, plus $3,800 longevity…
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Princeton Police blotter
Several items valued at a combined $864.23 were reported stolen from a store on State Road. The shoplifting incident was reported Sept. 15. A shoplifter stole an item valued at $40 from a store on Nassau Street and fled on foot. The incident was reported Sept. 14. A vandal caused $10 worth of damage to…
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‘Paradigm shift’ for mental health
After a 50-year partnership, Princeton will end its relationship with Corner House Behavioral Health for mental health and addiction services come the new year. “This decision was made through a careful evaluation of the paradigm shift in behavioral health treatment toward the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics [CCBHC] standard; while also considering other factors, such…
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Princeton to re-launch organic waste food scraps program
Princeton officials are gearing up to re-launch the town’s organic food waste recycling program, four years after it was suspended in 2019 for economic reasons. Officials are launching the free food scraps recycling program on a trial basis, limiting participation to 200 households. The application period for the program opened Sept. 20 and closes Oct.…
