Ready for Action; American Libraries
As cities undertake climate action plans, libraries emerge as partners, and Princeton is no exception. Read the full article in the American Libraries magazine here.
Socially Distant Cinema; Town Topics
The Princeton Shopping Center hosted an outdoor screening of “Pine Mud,” a new documentary by local filmmaker Jared Flesher, last Thursday evening. The event was also sponsored by the Princeton […]
Electric car webinar postponed; Princeton Packet
Sustainable Princeton has postponed its planned webinar on how to choose an electric vehicle, set for Aug. 5, while Princeton cleans up after Tropical Storm Isaias, which knocked out electricity […]
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Seen In Princeton; Patch
The invasive spotted lanternfly was recently discovered in Princeton by the municipality’s BioBlitz. The destructive insect was spotted on Friday morning near S Harrison Street, according to BioBlitz’s website.
DOT Blocks Slow Streets Initiative; Hope Remains in Appeals to Governor; The Town Topics
Princeton’s Slow Streets pilot program has been blocked, at least for now, with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) claiming that the initiative violates a 1955 statute which prohibits […]
As Restrictions Ease, Princeton Opens Up With New Look and Streets for People; The Town Topics
New Jersey is moving ahead in Stage 2 of its Restart and Recovery, which began last week with outdoor dining and the resumption of indoor non-essential retail, and Princeton has acted quickly to promote a safe and vigorous reopening.
Adopting Element into Master Plan Represents Climate Action Progress; The Town Topics
Tomorrow evening the Planning Board is considering adopting a Green Building and Environmental Sustainability Element (GBESE) into Princeton’s Community Master Plan. Adoption of this element ensures the integration of sustainability and climate action in the development of community policies and land-use decisions.
National Bike Month Sees Biking Boom, Despite Pandemic; The Town Topics
May is National Bike Month, and one of this year’s themes has been the cancellation of almost all scheduled events.
Princeton Environmental Commission subcommittee responds to criticisms regarding community renewable energy program
On behalf of the Princeton Environmental Commission Subcommittee who worked on the municipality’s energy aggregation program, we would like to respond…
Municipality program offers reduced-price renewable energy; The Daily Princetonian
Under the Princeton Community Renewable Energy Program (PCRE), the municipality of Princeton is now offering residents electricity with higher renewable energy content, at a cheaper price.
