Tag: Princeton
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Former Masonic temple transformed into mixed-income development
The new mixed-income development 30 Mac, which opened its doors in Princeton last summer, has been fully occupied for months now — tenants have moved into all 10 units, including the two earmarked as affordable housing. Now, according to integrated design firm JZA+D, which designed the adaptive reuse project, the former Masonic temple at 30…
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Dashield honored on retirement as Princeton administrator
If Princeton Municipal Administrator Marc Dashield thought he could retire very quietly, he was sadly mistaken when current and former Princeton Council members and municipal staff gathered online to send him off into the next chapter of his life. Dashield, whose retirement took effect April 1, was praised for his good nature and calm presence…
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The Jewish Center of Princeton shows ‘compassion’ by making COVID vaccine appointments for seniors
The Jewish Center, a synagogue in Princeton, has successfully scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointments for all of its senior members over 80 years of age who needed help making an appointment. This was accomplished by the Chavurat Chesed (Hebrew for “compassionate community”), a group whose mission is to assist congregants in need. Chavurat Chesed members, as…
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Princeton Council introduces 2021 budget with expectation to lower anticipated increase
Property owners would see a 3-cent increase in the municipal property tax rate under the proposed $66.6 million municipal budget for 2021 that was introduced at the Princeton Council’s March 22 meeting. But the Princeton Council hopes to eliminate the municipal property tax increase between now and its April 26 meeting, when a public hearing…
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Sale of handmade bowls will support Arts Council of Princeton
Join the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) for The Mayday Bowl Project on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and purchase one-of-a-kind handmade bowls. Artists in the ACP Ceramic Studio have created hundreds of unique ceramic bowls, available for $30 each.All proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton, helping to close the financial…
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Former Princeton resident charged in securities fraud scheme
A former Princeton resident was charged on March 30 with engaging in multiple fraudulent schemes intended to steal millions of dollars from individual and institutional victims. Ford Graham, 57, formerly of Princeton, was apprehended in Nellysford, Virginia, and charged by criminal complaint with two counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire…
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Fox Trail Memory Care Living at welcomes new executive director
Fox Trail Memory Care Living of Princeton recently welcomed Cheri Baptiste as its new executive director. Baptiste has worked in senior living leadership for more than 15 years, bringing a background in clinical care as well as regulatory healthcare. “We are thrilled to have Cheri join the South New Jersey team at Fox Trail Memory…
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‘Stand Against Asian Hate’ rally planned for March 27 in Princeton; expect road closures
There is a rally and vigil organized by multiple local organizations to “Stand Against Asian Hate” in Hinds Plaza near the Princeton Library from 1-3 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, March 27. Police anticipate a large turnout, and there will most likely be road closures implemented in the area. Witherspoon Street between Paul Robeson and Spring Street,…
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Princeton University activist groups install art project calling for fulfillment of student demands
Divest Princeton, Natives at Princeton, the Princeton Indigenous Advocacy Coalition and other student organizations installed an art project on March 22 calling on Princeton University administrators to fulfill the groups’ various demands. The installation consists of a banner with the tagline “Eyes on Eisgruber,” referring to university President Christopher Eisgruber, and photos of current…
