Princeton, MA

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board holds a special meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The board will consider approving August meeting minutes and take up several discussion items, including a possible change to hold its meetings on the first Wednesday of each month starting in January, a Parks Bond update, and updates on a Senior Center and senior programming in PARC. Other discussion items cover city-owned green space in Whitewing, youth sports surveys, a CDC partnership for a city-wide wayfinding initiative, and city email communication and training documents.

• Item 2026-058: discussion on moving Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings to the first Wednesday of every month beginning in January
• Item 2026-059: Parks Bond Update
• Item 2026-060: update and discussion on a Senior Center and senior programming in PARC
• Item 2026-061: update and discussion on city-owned green space in Whitewing
• Item 2026-063: update and discussion on a CDC partnership for a city-wide wayfinding initiative

City Council Special Meeting

The Princeton City Council holds a special meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with a 5:30 p.m. pre-council session and a 6:00 p.m. regular meeting. In work session, the council will discuss a proposed Innovative Pilot Plastic Road Technology Program with the University of Texas at Arlington Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability and a proposed pilot project for Princeton, plus a presentation on the city's Pavement Condition Index assessment, roadway improvement priorities, and a multi-year roadway management plan. The regular agenda includes several plat requests and discussion of the Ironwood Apartments project. The council may also meet in closed executive session on the City Manager recruitment process and City Attorney and City Manager personnel matters.

• Work session on proposed Innovative Pilot Plastic Road Technology Program with UT Arlington's Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability (SWIS)
• Presentation on Princeton's Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Assessment Study and citywide Multi-year Roadway Management Plan
• Preliminary plat request from Cope Equities LLC
• Conveyance plat for 10.013 acres, Lot 1-1, Block B, Princeton Business Park, near Corporate Drive and Myrick Lane
• Crossmill Phase 1B, Microhospital final plat, and Ironwood Apartments balcony railing and carport design direction

Parks and Recreation Board

The Princeton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at 2000 E. Princeton Drive. The posted agenda consists only of procedural items — call to order, roll call, invocations and pledges, public appearance, consent agenda, executive session, and adjournment — with no specific business items listed under the regular or report agendas. The only substantive item described is a possible closed executive session for consultation with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer under Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2).

• No specific action items, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the posted agenda
• Possible executive session with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer (Texas Government Code 551.071(2))
• Public appearance period: speakers get up to 5 minutes and must complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card beforehand
• Consent agenda, regular agenda, and report agenda are listed as headings with no items shown
• Agenda certified by Chase Bryant, Director of Parks & Rec; ADA accommodation requests due 48 hours in advance via Amber Anderson, City Secretary, at 972-734-2416

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Princeton Planning & Zoning Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at the Princeton Municipal Center, 2000 East Princeton Dr. The commission will consider three plat requests: a 31.852-acre final plat for Crossmill Phase 1B from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc., a 10.013-acre conveyance plat for Princeton Business Park from RERR LLC, and a 0.912-acre preliminary plat for Princeton Integrity 1st from Cope Equities, LLC. It will also vote on minutes from the September 22, 2026 special meeting and hear a report agenda with department updates and future agenda items.

• Final plat for Crossmill Phase 1B: 31.852 acres from Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc., at the northeast corner of Cypress Bend Parkway and Myrick Lane
• Conveyance plat for Princeton Business Park: 10.013 acres from RERR LLC, north of Corporate Drive and east of South Beauchamp Boulevard
• Preliminary plat for Princeton Integrity 1st: 0.912 acres from Cope Equities, LLC, north of East Monte Carlo Boulevard about 364 feet east of Longneck Road
• Consent agenda: approval of September 22, 2026 special Planning and Zoning meeting minutes
• Report agenda notes next regular City Council meeting Monday, October 12, 2026 and next P&Z meeting Monday, November 2, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget and a property tax rate of $0.472959 per $100 of assessed valuation. The agenda also includes work-session presentations on the public information request process, water billing, a plastic road pilot program, lead service line inventory, stormwater master plan, and pavement conditions. Consent items include approving meeting minutes, a commemorative plaque, the Parks and Trails Master Plan, and a parks fee schedule. An executive session is scheduled to discuss city manager recruitment and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt FY 2026-2027 tax rate of $0.472959 per $100 assessed valuation
• Ordinance ratifying property tax revenue increase for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution approving Parks and Trails Master Plan
• Resolution approving Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule for FY 26/27
• Discussion of lead service line inventory and DWSRF funding request

City Council Special Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a special meeting with a work session and public hearings to discuss the proposed FY2026-2027 budget, Community Waste Disposal's proposed rates and route changes, and a final plat for the Princeton Town Center development. The council will also consider establishing an employee recognition program and an ordinance for assessments in the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District. No formal action will be taken during the pre-meeting work session.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2026-2027 budget
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-09-21 levying assessments for Princeton-180 Public Improvement District Phase #1
• Final plat request for 66.623-acre Princeton Town Center north of U.S. Highway 380
• Discussion of Community Waste Disposal proposed solid waste rates and re-route
• Consideration of City Council Employee Recognition Program and letterhead policy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public appearances, a consent agenda, and public hearings. The main item is a discussion on amending Chapter 82 (Zoning) to consider an overlay district for the US 380 Corridor, with direction to staff. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Discussion to amend Chapter 82, Article X Overlay Districts for US 380 Corridor
• Public appearance period for non-agenda items (5-minute limit)
• Consent agenda for routine items
• Public hearings (if any)

Economic Development Corporation and Community Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation and Community Development Corporation will meet to consider a pre-development services agreement for a new City Library. The boards will also review amended bylaws for both corporations and hear a presentation regarding Harvest Point Development.

• Pre-Development Services Agreement with Americus Real Estate Partners, LLC for a new City Library
• Amended Bylaws of the Princeton Community Development Corporation
• Amended Bylaws of the Princeton Economic Development Corporation
• Presentation by Blake Zaal regarding Harvest Point Development
• Homeownership Education Workshop scheduled for October 3, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will vote on a proposed FY2026-2027 property tax rate of $0.472959 per $100 valuation and schedule a public hearing for September 16, 2026. The meeting also includes approval of a non-standard wastewater service agreement with Lennar Homes for the Acorn South Addition Phase 2. Additionally, the council will discuss the adopted Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule and the proposed annual budget.

• Resolution No. 2026-09-08-R proposing a FY2026-2027 property tax rate of $0.472959 per $100 valuation
• Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. for Acorn South Addition Phase 2
• Discussion of the adopted Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Budget
• Appointments and reappointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes and a request from multiple property owners for a final plat of the 66.623-acre Princeton Town Center development, located north of U.S. Highway 380 and east of Princeton Oaks Drive. The commission will take action on these items, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of July 20, 2026, Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
• Final plat request for 66.623 acres (Princeton Town Center) by Halle Properties LLC, Trination Global Investments, Vaquero Princeton 380 Partners LP, Beauchamp 380 Retail LP, Home Depot U.S.A. INC., and Kroger Texas LP
• Location: north of U.S. Highway 380, ~327 feet east of Princeton Oaks Drive

City Council Regular Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 Water & Wastewater Master Plan Update, covering projected demands, system capacity, and capital projects. The regular meeting includes consent items on Atmos Energy and SiEnergy rate cases, agreements with D.R. Horton for water/wastewater services, and a public hearing on assessments for the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District. The council will also consider removing the TMRS contribution rate limit and not renewing a facility usage agreement with Arcadia Farms HOA.

• Ordinance 2026-08-24-01: Approve negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp. Mid-Tex Division on 2026 rate review
• Resolution 2026-08-24-R01: Deny SiEnergy Gas, LLC rate increase filing
• Non-Standard Water and Wastewater Service Agreements with D.R. Horton for Silvertrails and Acorn South Phase 2
• Ordinance 2026-08-24-02: Levy assessments for Princeton-180 Public Improvement District Phase #1
• Ordinance 2026-08-24: Remove TMRS Statutory Maximum Contribution Rate Limit effective Sept 1, 2026

Economic Development Corporation

The Princeton Economic Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, roll call, public appearances, and consent agenda. No specific action items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural, with provisions for executive session on real property and economic development negotiations.

• Public comment period: 5 minutes per speaker
• Consent agenda for routine items
• Possible executive session on real property purchase/lease and economic development negotiations
• ADA accommodation contact: Amber Anderson, 972-734-2416

Community Development Corporation

The Princeton Community Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with a placeholder agenda item for an Incentive Policy discussion. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public appearances, and a consent agenda. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the incentive policy discussion.

• Incentive Policy (placeholder discussion)
• Public appearance period (5 minutes per speaker)
• Consent agenda for routine items
• Possible executive session on real property or attorney consultation

Community Development Corporation

The Princeton Community Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting with routine reports and several action items. The board will consider a facade improvement grant program, including project completion and reimbursement for Origin Chiropractic, LLC, select an EDC/CDC attorney, and discuss marketing initiatives and a staffing study. The agenda also includes multiple executive session items for economic development negotiations and real property deliberations.

• Facade Improvement Grant Program and Origin Chiropractic, LLC project completion and reimbursement
• Selection of an EDC/CDC attorney
• Marketing and Communications Initiatives
• Staffing Study
• Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Sponsorship

Economic Development Corporation

The Princeton Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items, select an EDC/CDC attorney, discuss a possible staffing study, receive updates on downtown initiatives, and decide on sponsoring a Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. The board will also enter executive session to discuss multiple economic development projects (e.g., Project Red, Project A'ndal'e) and real property matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

• Selection of an EDC/CDC attorney
• Discussion and possible action on a staffing study
• Update on downtown initiatives
• Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament sponsorship
• Executive session on 9 projects (e.g., Project Red, Project Timber) under Texas Gov't Code 551.087/551.072

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will meet to conduct regular business including a call to order and public appearance. The agenda includes consideration of the July 20, 2026, meeting minutes for approval.

• Review and action on July 20, 2026, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes

City Council Special Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to adopt the FY2026-2027 budget, set a property tax rate of $0.549999 per $100 valuation, and ratify the tax revenue increase. It will also consider a separate debt service rate of $0.205000 per $100 valuation and call a November 3, 2026 special election to approve the tax rate. A work session will discuss the debt service rate in relation to Senate Bill 1453, and the consent agenda includes an amendment to a wastewater service agreement with Lowry Crossing.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 property tax rate for FY2026-2027
• Ordinance adopting debt service tax rate of $0.205000 per $100 valuation
• Ordinance adopting FY2026-2027 budget and appropriating resources
• Ordinance ratifying property tax revenue increase for FY2026-2027
• Ordinance calling special election on November 3, 2026 to approve tax rate of $0.549999 per $100 valuation

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget and council decorum. During the regular meeting, they will consider consent agenda items including annual updates to service and assessment plans for multiple Public Improvement Districts, set the proposed tax rate, and schedule a public hearing on the tax rate. Public hearings are also scheduled for the Draft Comprehensive Plan, data center zoning regulations, and the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Budget
• Consideration of 2026 No-New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.445102 and Voter-Approval Tax Rate of $0.441143 per $100 Taxable Value
• Public hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on amendments to limit data center location to M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District with a Specific Use Permit
• Consideration of a Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement with D.R. Horton Texas, LTD for Suncrest Development

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review a field usage agreement for Arcadia Farms HOA and discuss whether to extend it. The board will also receive updates on a parks bond tour and a budget retreat.

• Discussion on Arcadia Farms HOA field usage agreement and potential non-extension
• Review of City Council resolution 2026-06-08-R05 regarding EPT Commercial
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Department marketing efforts
• Update on Strategic/Budget Retreat
• Parks Bond Tour update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss adult recreation leagues and council decorum, followed by a regular meeting with consent agenda items including assignments for Princeton Town Center and Pell Land. Action items include a third-quarter budget report, an updated fee schedule for development and fire services, a new micro-mobility device ordinance, opening CIAC applications to specific industries, an escrow agreement for Hazelwood Street, and a resolution for the Serenity Public Improvement District public hearing.

• Consider updated Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule (ORD-2026-07-27) to recover costs for review, permitting, inspections, and fire prevention.
• Consider Ordinance No. 2026-07-27 regulating micro-mobility devices (e.g., e-scooters) with a $100 penalty per offense.
• Resolution No. 2026-07-26-R calling a public hearing for assessments in the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District (Serenity PID).
• Consider escrow agreement in lieu of reconstructing East Hazelwood Street for Hazelwood South Addition Final Plat.
• Consider the Third Quarter FY2025-2026 Budget and Investment Report (unaudited).

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will discuss hiring an executive assistant, review the FY27 draft budget, and consider actions regarding the Cotton Gin property. The meeting also includes approval of financial statements and minutes.

• Approval of May 2026 EDC minutes and financial statements
• Consultation on hiring an Executive Assistant for EDC/CDC
• Discussion and possible action on Cotton Gin property restoration
• Presentation of FY27 PEDC Draft Budget
• Status update on Request for Qualifications for City Attorney

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a Draft Comprehensive Plan and amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances. The body will consider making recommendations on these items to the City Council.

• Public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances

Community Development Corporation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, public appearance, consent agenda, public hearings, regular agenda items, and information updates.

• Public Appearance (5-minute limit)
• Consent Agenda (routine items)
• Public Hearings
• Regular Agenda
• Executive Session (legal advice)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Princeton City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Key decisions include authorizing an ambulance service agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health, approving a non-resident library card fee, and discussing an updated fee schedule for development and fire services. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as a wastewater service agreement for Lakeside at Arbor Trails and resolutions for mental health and crisis intervention grants.

• Consider Resolution authorizing agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health for dedicated ambulance services
• Discussion on adopting updated Development Services and Fire Department Fee Schedule to recover costs
• Consider approving Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement with S2 Land Development for Lakeside at Arbor Trails
• Consider establishing a non-resident library card fee
• Consider resolutions amending participation in Peace Officer Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Grant Programs

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the Parks and Trails Master Plan and special events for FY 26/27. The meeting includes updates on Corps of Engineers' property and a grant for Lowry Crossing.

• Parks and Trails Master Plan presented by Olsson
• Special Events for FY 26/27
• Update on Corps of Engineers' Property
• Texas Park and Wildlife Department Grant update for Lowry Crossing
• Park Bond Projects Site Tour scheduled for July 15

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the next steps for the Live Princeton Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also hear from the public on non-agenda items.

• Approval of June 1, 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft comprehensive plan and next steps
• Public appearance period for non-agenda items
• Upcoming public hearing for comprehensive plan on July 13, 2026
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026