Category Archives: Princeton

Poll Shows ‘Overwhelming’ Support For Closing Witherspoon Street in Downtown Princeton To Traffic

Posted on September 25, 2020 by

At a public meeting last week, representatives of the Princeton Engineering Department discussed plans for reconstruction of Witherspoon Street in downtown Princeton. The project is scheduled to begin next year, and the purpose of the meeting was to get further … Continue reading →

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Celebrate ‘Bike To Work’ Week With Two Events In Princeton

Posted on September 22, 2020 by

‘Bike To Work Week’ 2020 has been moved from its usual slot in May to this week, September 21-27, because of the coronavirus lockdown that struck earlier this year. Local transportation agencies Greater Mercer TMA and Keep Middlesex Moving are … Continue reading →

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Princeton Considering Possibility of Closing Lower Witherspoon Street to Motor Vehicles

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

The Princeton Municipal Engineering Department is considering the possibility of permanently closing part of Witherspoon Street to motor vehicles, as part of a consultation on planned improvements to the streetscape. The current project involves the southern end of Witherspoon Street, … Continue reading →

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Renderings of Proposed 20 Nassau Street Hotel in Downtown Princeton

Posted on August 21, 2020 by

Last year, it was announced that Graduate Hotels had purchased 20 Nassau Street, a large building in downtown Princeton that has most recently been used for retail uses and offices (map). Graduate Hotels manages boutique hotels in around 30 locations … Continue reading →

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Town of Princeton Facing Legal Challenge Over Thanet Redevelopment

Posted on August 10, 2020 by

The town of Princeton’s plan to redevelop the Thanet Circle office park (map) has become the subject of a court challenge in Mercer County Superior Court. A company known as “375 Terhune Road, LLC” is suing the town, alleging that … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council Considering More Homes and Retail at Franklin-Maple Site

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

In 2014, Princeton University donated a disused parking lot on Franklin Avenue (map) to the town of Princeton. The parking lot has not been used much since, but at their meeting on Monday night, Princeton Council took the first steps … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Pizza Oven Coming to Hulfish Street in Downtown Princeton

Posted on July 13, 2020 by

Princeton Council tonight approved an application by the owners of Teresa Caffe to place a mobile pizza oven at 29 Hulfish Street in downtown Princeton. The mobile oven will be located in a parking bay outside the ‘Mediterra‘ restaurant. The … Continue reading →

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Planning Board Rejects Concept Plan for Four-Story Housing at Princeton Shopping Center

Posted on July 10, 2020 by

At a marathon hearing on Thursday night, the Princeton Planning Board endorsed a new Fair Share Housing plan for the town of Princeton. The Board also approved several affordable housing ordinances, which had been sent for review by the Town … Continue reading →

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Princeton Playgrounds Finally Reopening After Coronavirus Shutdown

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

Good news for kids (and parents!)…all of Princeton’s outdoor playgrounds will re-open this week. The playgrounds were closed on March 17, as a result of state restrictions to combat the spread of coronavirus. Those restrictions were lifted as of last … Continue reading →

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NJ Transit Capital Plan Offers Clues About Dinky Train Replacement

Posted on June 26, 2020 by

A long-range capital plan released by NJ Transit earlier this month confirms that the agency is considering ways to replace the Dinky train, which runs between Princeton Rail Station and Princeton Junction. According to the capital plan, the existing overhead … Continue reading →

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