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County establishes Office of Food Security
The county has opened an Office of Food Security to tackle the challenge of food insecurity by identifying and eliminating barriers that stand between Mercer residents and access to a stable diet of nutritious food. Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance, which was passed by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners. “Food insecurity is a silent epidemic, one that afflicts […]
Submitted Content – Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000
Cranbury School seeks input from residents on next strategic plan
The Cranbury School District administration has announced a community online survey for residents to provide input on the school’s next strategic plan. The Cranbury School District Strategic Plan survey follows a town hall conversation held by the administration on Oct. 29 that discussed construction progress on school grounds, equity and strategic planning. Those who want […]
ANDREW HARRISON, Staff Writer – Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000
Residents push back on plan to remove Nassau Street kiosks
A plan to remove the two kiosks on Nassau Street has drawn pushback from some residents, who claim that the kiosks play a vital role in free expression in the community. The Princeton Council unanimously agreed at its Oct. 28 meeting to remove the kiosks, which anchor Nassau Street at Witherspoon Street and at Vandeventer […]
LEA KAHN, Staff Writer – Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000
‘There is no magic answer to this’
Hopewell Borough business owners voiced their frustrations about increased water bills affecting operational costs and presenting an additional burden at recent Borough Council meeting. They also relayed their displeasure with how the new water rates have been distributed and how bills have increased significantly since the rates were implemented earlier this year. Officials had approved […]
ANDREW HARRISON, Staff Writer – Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000
‘This marks a pivotal moment’
It was a day of joy for Princeton officials as they joined with open space advocates to snip a green ribbon to open the 153-Acre Wood preserve on Nov. 15. The 153-acre parcel, bordered by Province Line Road and Cherry Valley Road, adds to the town’s “emerald necklace” linkage of preserved open spaces. The entrance […]
LEA KAHN, Staff Writer – Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000