Council Meeting - March 9th, 2026

The Municipality of Princeton held a council meeting on March 9, 2026, covering a broad range of topics including community events, public safety, and significant procurement and contracting decisions. Key procurement actions included the award of a contract to National Auto Fleet for two 2026 Toyota RAV4 hybrid vehicles totaling $69,428.78, and the approval of professional services agreements such as an extension with Preservation Design Partnership LLC for historic district design guidelines and legal services agreement with Greenbaum Rowe Smith and Davis LLP for redevelopment counsel at $235,000. The council also approved contract extensions with US Athletic Fields, Inc. for mowing and turf management services totaling approximately $144,000, and a $194,850 agreement with the Center for Modern Aging Princeton. Additionally, a bid contract was awarded to Sunset Creations, Inc. for 2026 spring tree planting at $65,555. The meeting included discussions on capital improvement projects like the Nassau and Witherspoon Streetscape enhancements, with budgeted but not yet contracted funds, and plans for benches, trash receptacles, and kiosk repairs. Several zoning ordinances were passed to facilitate affordable housing developments, including adaptive reuse of municipal properties and mixed-use projects, aligning with the municipality's fourth round housing plan. The council also approved emergency temporary appropriations for affordable housing and parking utility fund budgets. Policy discussions included the municipality's efforts to become a "film ready" town to attract film production business. The meeting concluded with public comments focusing on pedestrian safety concerns at a busy school intersection. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract awards, budget approvals, and policy initiatives impacting future procurement and community development.