Council Meeting - August 24th, 2026

The Municipality of Princeton held a council meeting on August 24, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key procurement actions included the authorization to purchase three 2027 Ford F-250 4x4 utility trucks from Cuyahoga Ford for $195,886 under a New Jersey State Contract, and the award of a contract to CORE Equipment Group for a wheel loader valued at $311,053 through the Sourcewell National Cooperative Purchasing Contract. Additionally, the council approved a bid contract to S Brothers Inc. for improvements to Ross Stevenson Circle for $453,988.07, and awarded a contract to Minuteman Security Technologies Inc. for a surveillance system overhaul at Spring Street Garage for $159,741.01 via the Mercer County Special Services School District Cooperative Pricing System. A final change order and payment were authorized for energy and HVAC system improvements at the Princeton Municipal Building, bringing the final contract amount to $2,049,536. The council also passed resolutions to terminate participation in the State Health Benefits Plan and join the NJ Solutions Joint Health Insurance Fund, aiming for significant cost savings while maintaining employee benefits. The meeting included a presentation on updated signage regulations intended to modernize and harmonize local codes, with an emphasis on predictability and respect for First Amendment rights. Public hearings addressed parking regulations on Hun Road, with the council ultimately approving a no-parking ordinance on one side of the street to ensure emergency vehicle access. Overall, the meeting focused on municipal infrastructure improvements, budget-conscious health insurance changes, and regulatory updates affecting local businesses and residents.