Council Meeting - April 13th, 2026

The Municipality of Princeton held a council meeting on April 13, 2026, which included several procurement-related resolutions and community discussions. The council authorized the purchase of firefighter protective gear from MEES for $63,285.98 and approved a $6,500 increase to a professional services agreement with PSNS LLC for engineering services related to the Trune Road Pedestrian improvements project, raising the contract ceiling to $185,000. Additionally, the council approved site license agreements with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for multiple locations and a $314,670 change order with Colinelli Brothers, Inc. for a rehabilitation/replacement project, funded by the state. A grant application was authorized for the rehabilitation of a historic stone arch bridge, committing $157,335 in matching funds. The meeting also featured extensive public commentary focused on concerns about a proposed ordinance regarding fees for public events, with many speakers emphasizing the importance of protecting First Amendment rights and opposing potential financial barriers to protests and community gatherings. The council acknowledged these concerns and committed to further community engagement before any ordinance is introduced. Other topics included support for the Center for Modern Aging Princeton and calls to fully fund the Princeton Public Library to meet growing community needs.