Tag: Princeton
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Children from Princeton Montessori help assemble meals for TASK
Princeton Montessori School (PMonts) students and families donated, assembled and delivered 300 bagged meals to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) for the school’s ninth annual food drive. Canned goods, drinks and other shelf-stable foods were collected in bins throughout the school over the past few weeks and students participated in the creation and assembly…
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Hun School teacher receives scholarship to pursue master’s in American history
Each year, history teachers across the United States apply for the James Madison Memorial Fellowship, a fellowship established in 1986 by the United States Congress that allows secondary education history teachers a chance to thoroughly study the United States Constitution. One educator from each state is awarded a scholarship to receive their master’s degree with…
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Princeton Shopping Center designated area in need of redevelopment, will be revitalized
The Princeton Council has designated the Princeton Shopping Center and adjacent properties as an area in need of redevelopment. The Princeton Council unanimously approved a resolution designating the area, known informally as the North Harrison Street Study Area, as an area in need of redevelopment, at its April 28 meeting. While an area in need…
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Princeton resident takes top honors as part of West Point team
A Princeton resident is part of one of two West Point teams that earned first and second place titles at the 2021 Warfighter Innovation in Science and Engineering Challenge during a live virtual event hosted by the Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center on April 27. Team Superstrand, a West Point multidisciplinary cadet team, won…
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Mercer County, local officials come together to discuss use of American Rescue Plan federal funds
State legislators, Mercer County commissioners, Mercer County mayors and administrators gathered virtually to discuss their aspirations for federal funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Organized by the Capital City Area Black Caucus, the discussion on April 24 centered on how Mercer County government and municipal officials would hope and plan to utilize…
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New principal appointed at Princeton High School
Frank Chmiel, the principal of Franklin High School in the Franklin Township Public School District, is the next principal of Princeton High School. Chmiel was appointed by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education at its April 27 meeting and will take over the reins at Princeton High School on July 1. He will be…
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Princeton Parklet returns as public gathering space
The Princeton Parklet has returned, marking the Arts Council of Princeton’s (ACP) fifth iteration of the public gathering space. The parklet is a sidewalk extension that provides outdoor seating and space to enjoy time with friends and neighbors. The parklet has found a new home for 2021, outside of Chez Alice at 5 Palmer Square…
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Paths to be repaved along Johnson Trolley right-of-way, Mountain Avenue
Work has begun on improvements to several asphalt paths, including repairs and widening, in Princeton’s first pathway project in several years. Black Rock Enterprises LLC was awarded a contract for $264,256 last month by the Princeton Council for the project. The Old Bridge contractor was one of seven contractors that submitted bids for the job,…
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Democratic primary in Princeton will be uncontested
Two Democrats have filed nominating petitions to run for two open seats on the Princeton Council, eliminating any official political primary fight in the June 8 Democratic Party primary. Incumbent Princeton Councilwoman Eve Niedergang and Leighton Newlin filed their nominating petitions by the April 5 deadline. Princeton Councilman Dwaine Williamson is not seeking re-election. No…
