The new Triumph Brewing Company opened this afternoon in Palmer Square in Princeton. The new bar occupies the old USPS branch, and the conversion has taken almost seven years. A crowd of happy customers quickly filled the space. *more photos below*
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A group of objectors who launched a court case to try to prevent a proposed redevelopment in Princeton have been dealt a setback by Mercer County Judge Robert Lougy. The objectors named the Mayor and Council of Princeton as targets for their litigation, but, in a ruling issued last month, Judge Lougy agreed that the Mayor and Council have no case to answer.
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The Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a new home with accessory dwelling unit at 8 Valley Road (map). The proposal was considered at the Zoning Board meeting of May 22, and the outcome was anything but a foregone conclusion. The plan had already been considered at a Zoning Board hearing in February, and failed to find approval at that time. Even with substantial revisions, the new plan, as shown above, was still considered unacceptable by several neighboring homeowners and members of the Board.
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The last few years have seen several new apartment buildings rising in Princeton, but one that a lot of people may not have noticed is the new ‘Floyd House’ at Princeton Community Village. Located in the existing Sassafras Row neighborhood (map), the new building opened in September 2023, and offers 25 apartments, a mixture of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. It is named for Jim and Fannie Floyd, two renowned community leaders. Jim Floyd, the first Black mayor of Princeton Township, was a founder of Princeton Community Housing. Trustees at Princeton Community Housing worked for over 6 years using contributions from local people and the town to complete the project, which includes a comprehensive set of neighborhood enhancements, including a new pavilion, and improvements to the community clubhouse.
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A proposal to build two new homes in Princeton North has come under attack from an anonymous objector group. The group, which calls itself “Save Our Streetscapes” has launched a website (link: “Save Our Streetscapes“) and Facebook group urging residents to Zoom into a meeting of the Princeton Planning Board on Thursday night, April 18, when the application is on the agenda for discussion.
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The town of Princeton faces a tight deadline to identify potential sites for hundreds of new affordable housing units, after the New Jersey State government approved legislation to streamline the state’s “Fair Share” housing rules. Signing the bill today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called it “a monumental piece of legislation that will make housing more affordable and more accessible for working families all across New Jersey.” The requirement for towns in New Jersey to provide affordable housing dates to legal rulings in the 1970s. Towns that ignore the requirement become open to “builder’s remedy” lawsuits, which allow developers to ignore local zoning and land use regulations.
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A new 55+ community, “Princeton Senior Living”, is now open at 500 Thanet Circle in Princeton (map). At an opening reception on Wednesday, February 21, local elected officials, representatives of area non-profits, and members of the local community had a chance to tour the new apartment complex and meet with management, who shared details about how quickly the new units are being filled.
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Welcome to Princeton North, an area of convenience and walkable living in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Nestled amidst charming streets and a vibrant community, Princeton North stands out as one of the most sought-after neighborhoods for environmentally conscious residents who cherish a predominantly walkable lifestyle. In this exploration, we’ll dive deeper into why this neighborhood is the perfect blend of accessibility, amenities, and eco-friendly living.
Indulge your senses at Sakrid Coffee Roasters on Witherspoon Street. This neighborhood coffee shop
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Princeton University has signaled its intention to continue the expansion in the so-called ‘East Campus’ neighborhood near the Princeton Stadium. Based on a new ‘concept plan’ submitted to the Princeton municipal planning department, the University envisions a substantial new complex that will be called the ‘Quantum Institute’. The new Institute will be on Ivy Lane, between Fitzrandolph Road and Stadium Drive (map).
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A new year beckons, and what could 2024 bring for the town of Princeton? Let’s consider the possibilities…and read on to review how we did with our predictions for last year!
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