Princeton, NJ

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council are meeting in closed session to discuss confidential legal advice on contract negotiations and litigation related to affordable housing, ongoing litigation with the Princeton Ridge Homeowners Association, candidates for Board of County Commissioners appointments, and a personnel matter. The agenda contains no public action items; all substantive discussion is exempt from public disclosure under the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Closed session resolution R-26-251 for confidential advice of counsel on affordable housing litigation (Docket No. MER-L-207-25)
• Attorney-client privileged discussion of litigation: Municipality of Princeton v. Princeton Ridge Homeowners Association
• Discussion of candidate(s) for BCC appointment(s)
• Personnel matter discussion

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances affecting parking on Hun Road, Walnut Lane, Guyot Avenue, and public parking fees. They will also vote on resolutions awarding contracts for vehicles, equipment, and professional services, including a development agreement for an affordable housing project at 303 John Street.

• Ordinance regulating parking on Hun Road (ORD 26-27)
• Ordinance regulating parking on Walnut Lane and Guyot Avenue (ORD 26-28)
• Ordinance updating public parking fees (ORD 26-29)
• Contract awards: Kenworth trucks ($282,499 and $448,378.38), sewer project services ($318,610), site investigation ($38,085)
• Development agreement for affordable housing at 303 John Street (R-26-234)

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Princeton Mayor and Council will hold a closed session to discuss two pending lawsuits under attorney-client privilege. The meeting is virtual and follows standard public notice requirements.

• Discussion of Wolf, et al. v. Municipality of Princeton (MER-L-819-26)
• Discussion of Wilentz, et al. v. Municipality of Princeton (MER-L-1364-26)

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will consider several resolutions, including a $3 million contract for pedestrian improvements on Terhune Road, new parking regulations on multiple streets, and the appointment of a temporary chief financial officer. Three ordinances regulating parking on Hun Road, Walnut Lane, and Guyot Avenue, as well as updating public parking fees, will be introduced with public hearings scheduled for August 10, 2026.

• Award of $3,039,948.55 contract to Black Rock Enterprises for Terhune Road Safe Streets to Transit pedestrian improvements
• Ordinance regulating parking on Hun Road (ORD 26-27) with public hearing August 10, 2026
• Ordinance regulating parking on Walnut Lane and Guyot Avenue (ORD 26-28) with public hearing August 10, 2026
• Ordinance updating public parking fees and regulations (ORD 26-29) with public hearing August 10, 2026
• Appointment of Phoenix Advisors as temporary chief financial officer at cost not to exceed $180,000

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Princeton Mayor and Council will convene a closed session to discuss lease renewal negotiations, a telecommunications right-of-way agreement, and attorney-client privilege matters regarding the Princeton Public Library.

• Closed session to discuss Hinkson’s Lease Renewal Negotiations
• Contract negotiations for a Telecommunications Right-of-Way Agreement
• Matters involving attorney-client privilege regarding the Princeton Public Library

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will review the 2025 Audit Report and a Community Needs Assessment. The body is deciding on several professional service agreements, grant applications, and park management agreements.

• Professional Engineering Services for Rosedale Road, Elm Road, and Cleveland Lane intersections not to exceed $121,500.00
• Grant application to NJ DEP for $983,126.36 for remediation at 365 Terhune Road
• Adopt-a-Park agreements for Herrontown Woods and Autumn Hill Reservation
• Outdoor dining license agreements for Hinds Plaza
• Special budget items for Public Health Infrastructure Grant ($119,372.00) and Recycling Tonnage Grant ($36,225.28)

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Princeton Mayor and Council will hold a closed session to review confidential legal advice on conveying or leasing municipal property for affordable housing and supportive services. They will also receive a status update on the ongoing insurance coverage litigation against ACE American regarding the 298 River Road property. The meeting agenda also includes approving a community summer picnic and a standard public comment period.

• Resolution R-26-197 approving a community picnic at Grover Park on July 12, 2026
• Closed session review of municipal property conveyance or lease for affordable housing
• Status update on Princeton v. ACE American insurance litigation at 298 River Road

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Princeton Mayor and Council will convene in a closed session to discuss pending litigation and settlement negotiations for Marcou v. Diallo. Because the meeting is closed under the Open Public Meetings Act, details of the discussion and any potential financial terms will not be public. No public policy or budget decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of pending litigation and settlement negotiations for Marcou v. Diallo (Docket No. MER-L-2330-23)

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a $10.2 million bond for capital improvements, a $4.766 million bond for sewer improvements, and an increase to sewer service charges. They will also adopt the Special Improvement District budget and consider resolutions for various contracts and agreements. The meeting includes proclamations, reports, and public comment periods.

• Bond ordinance for $10,246,565 in capital improvements
• Bond ordinance for $4,766,000 in sewer improvements
• Ordinance increasing Princeton's sewer service charges
• Public hearing on the 2026-2027 Special Improvement District budget
• Resolution authorizing final change order of -$1,130,526 for sewer rehabilitation project

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council will meet privately to conduct personnel-related business. The primary purpose of this session is to review potential appointments for various municipal boards and commissions.

• Board and Commission Appointments

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will hear a presentation on proposed modifications to metered parking rates and Spring Street Garage permit and hourly rates. They will hold a public hearing on an ordinance regulating bus stops and introduce several ordinances, including one increasing sewer service charges and multiple bond ordinances totaling over $15 million for capital improvements, sewer projects, and open space. Resolutions include change orders for sewer contracts, police vehicle purchases, and a planning services agreement for the Westminster Campus redevelopment.

• Presentation on proposed modifications to metered parking rates, Spring Street Garage permit rates, and hourly parking rates
• Public hearing on ordinance regulating bus stops (ORD 26-20)
• Introduction of $10,246,565 bond ordinance for various capital improvements
• Introduction of $4,766,000 bond ordinance for sewer improvements
• Resolutions authorizing $189,089 for police interceptors and $98,537 for vehicle upfitting

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council will hold a closed session under the Open Public Meetings Act to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel. The sole agenda item is a discussion of Princeton v. Princeton Ridge Homeowners Association, et al. No public decisions will be made during this session.

• Discussion of lawsuit: Princeton v. Princeton Ridge Homeowners Association, et al.

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will introduce an ordinance regulating bus stops and consider several resolutions, including authorizing up to $6.9M in bonds for transportation infrastructure through the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. They will also introduce the 2026-2027 Special Improvement District budget and approve two home rehabilitation loans totaling $30,650 for affordable housing.

• Ordinance regulating bus stops (public hearing June 8)
• $6,934,000 bond sale to NJ Infrastructure Bank for transportation
• Introduction of 2026-2027 Special Improvement District budget (public hearing June 22)
• Home rehab loan up to $20,000 at 2 Shirley Court
• Home rehab loan up to $10,650 at 427 Brickhouse Road

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council will hold a closed session to discuss an update on various pending tax appeals. No public decisions are expected.

• Update and discussion of various pending tax appeals

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one amending allowable business uses throughout Princeton, and another authorizing a conservation easement for the Community Park North Reforestation Project. They will also vote on resolutions including a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union, award of an IT contract, and release of a performance guarantee for a development.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend allowable business uses in the municipality
• Authorizing a conservation easement for Community Park North Reforestation Project
• Approving 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement with Princeton Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association Local 72
• Awarding $73,132.80 contract to SHI for Barracuda backup server and web security subscriptions
• Releasing $106,898 performance guarantee to 166-168 John Street LLC

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council are meeting in closed session to discuss a resolution to enter closed session. The main item is confidential advice of counsel regarding a potential conveyance or lease of municipally owned property for affordable housing and/or supportive services. They will also discuss matters within attorney-client privilege related to boards, commissions, and committees.

• Resolution R-26-142 to enter closed session for confidential advice on potential property lease/conveyance for affordable housing

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2026 municipal budget, including an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. They will also introduce ordinances on allowable business uses and a conservation easement for Community Park North reforestation. Resolutions include authorizing a $162,521.60 contract for trash receptacles, designating a redevelopment area, and seeking an extension for Terhune Road pedestrian improvements. The consent agenda covers routine items such as bill payments, a fireworks display, and special event permits.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2026 municipal budget
• Ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank (ORD 26-17)
• Authorize $162,521.60 contract with Landscape Forms for trash receptacles (R-26-135)
• Designate area as 'In Need of Redevelopment' (R-26-136)
• Award extension request for Terhune Road pedestrian improvements (R-26-134)

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council will meet in closed session to receive confidential legal advice regarding the potential conveyance or lease of municipally owned property for affordable housing and supportive services. They will also receive an update on the Marcou litigation (Docket No. MER-L-2330-23). The meeting is closed to the public under the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Resolution R-26-131 to enter closed session for confidential legal advice on property conveyance or lease
• Potential conveyance or lease of municipally owned property for affordable housing and supportive services
• Update on Marcou litigation (MER-L-2330-23)

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will consider resolutions authorizing a $314,670 change order for pedestrian footbridge rehabilitation at Mountain Lakes Preserve, a $63,285 purchase of firefighter gear, a $6,500 increase for Terhune Road pedestrian improvements, and a $29,700 watershed assessment. They will also vote on a consent agenda including payment of bills, a shared services agreement for health services, appointments, and a pole banner placement. Public comments will be taken for items not on the agenda.

• Rehabilitation of two pedestrian footbridges at Mountain Lakes Preserve - change order $314,670
• Purchase of firefighter protective gear from MES for $63,285
• Increase of $6,500 for Terhune Road pedestrian improvements (new total $185,000)
• Watershed Assessment Report contract with One Water Consulting for $29,700
• Site license agreements with Crown Castle Fiber at 288 Witherspoon St, 1288 Stuart Rd, 1267 Great Rd

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council will meet in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation with the Princeton Ridge Homeowners Association and receive confidential legal advice regarding a potential conveyance or lease of municipally owned property for affordable housing and supportive services. Additional attorney-client privileged matters concerning boards, commissions, and committees will also be discussed.

• Resolution R-26-118 to enter closed session
• Ongoing litigation with Princeton Ridge Homeowners Association
• Confidential advice on potential conveyance or lease of municipal property for affordable housing/supportive services
• Matters covered by attorney-client privilege regarding boards, commissions, committees

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will discuss the 2026 budget, approve a road resurfacing contract, and hold a public hearing on disability parking. The meeting also includes resolutions for various professional service agreements.

• Public hearing on disability parking on Clay Street and Leigh Avenue
• Resolution to award $1,935,072.17 for 2026 Roadway Resurfacing
• Resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Resolution to award $50,000 for redevelopment plan at Franklin Maple Site
• Resolution to award $76,728 for Lower Mountain dam analyses

Mayor and Council of Princeton

This is a special meeting focused on reviewing 2025 goals and setting new goals for 2026. No ordinances, resolutions, or other formal actions are scheduled. A public comment period for items not on the agenda will follow the goal-setting discussion.

• 2025 goals review and 2026 goal setting presentation
• Public comments for items not on the agenda (3 minutes per speaker)

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Princeton Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on several ordinances that create new Affordable Housing Districts (AH‑16, AH‑13, AH‑17, AH‑18) and an Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHO‑19). The hearing will determine whether to adopt these amendments to the municipal land‑use and zoning code. Additional items on the agenda include a parking‑spaces ordinance for Clay Street and Leigh Avenue, various contract resolutions, and a special event approval.

• Ordinance amending Chapter B17A to create Affordable Housing District‑16 (AH‑16)
• Ordinance amending Chapter T10B to create Affordable Housing District‑13 (AH‑13)
• Ordinance amending Chapter B17A to create Affordable Housing District‑17 (AH‑17)
• Ordinance amending Chapter T10B to create Affordable Housing District‑18 (AH‑18)
• Ordinance amending Chapter B17A to create Affordable Housing Overlay District‑19 (AHO‑19)

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Princeton Mayor and Council will vote on a resolution to enter a closed session. The closed session will cover contract negotiations with FBMA, confidential legal advice on a possible conveyance or lease of municipal property for affordable housing or supportive services, and an update on the Marcou litigation (Docket No. MER-L-2330-23). No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution R-26-071 to enter closed session
• Contract negotiations with FBMA
• Confidential counsel advice on potential conveyance or lease of municipal property for affordable housing/supportive services
• Update on Marcou litigation (Docket No. MER-L-2330-23)

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing on several affordable housing district ordinances, including AH-10, AH-8, AHO-9, AHO-11, AH-12, AH-15, and AH-16. They will also consider resolutions authorizing professional services agreements and fee adjustments. Additional items include a grant application for an open space project at 725 Herrontown Road and various budget-related resolutions.

• Public hearing on affordable housing district ordinances (AH-10, AH-8, AHO-9, AHO-11, AH-12, AH-15, AH-16)
• Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC up to $100,000
• Resolution increasing the Not to Exceed amount for Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC environmental legal services by $18,038.62 (new total $283,038.62)
• Resolution increasing the Not to Exceed amount for Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC environmental legal services by $105,817.03 (new total $205,817.03)
• Resolution authorizing release of a $29,769 performance guarantee and reduction in inspection fees for Walgreens Pharmacy relocation

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council will vote on a resolution to enter a closed session. The closed session will allow confidential counsel advice regarding a potential conveyance or lease of municipally owned property. The purpose is to explore using the property for affordable housing and supportive services.

• Resolution R-26-059: Enter closed session for confidential counsel advice on possible conveyance or lease of municipal property for affordable housing and supportive services

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Princeton Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on three ordinances creating new affordable housing districts and introduce seven additional zoning ordinances for future hearings. The meeting also includes police promotions, the award of a $168,250 contract for sewer flow metering, and the final payment for Witherspoon Street road improvements.

• Public hearing on creating Affordable Housing Districts-10, -14, and -15
• Introduction of ordinances creating Affordable Housing Districts-8, -12, -16 and Overlay Districts-9, -11
• Award of $168,250 contract to Colliers Engineering & Design for sewer flow metering
• Final payment of $270,641.45 for Witherspoon Street Phase II Roadway Improvements
• Designation of 1-10 Franklin Avenue as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Mayor and Council will enter closed session under the Open Public Meetings Act to discuss confidential legal matters. Items include legal advice on the Estate of Marcou (Docket No. MER-L-2330-23) and attorney-client privileged matters concerning Boards, Commissions & Committees. No public decisions are made during closed session.

• Resolution R-26-049 to enter closed session
• Confidential legal advice on Estate of Marcou, Docket No. MER-L-2330-23
• Attorney-client privileged discussions on Boards, Commissions & Committees

Mayor and Council of Princeton

The Mayor and Council will consider three ordinances that create new Affordable Housing Districts (AH‑10, AH‑14, and AH‑15) with a public hearing scheduled for February 9, 2026. They will also vote on several resolutions, including a $1,525,645 contract for solid waste and bulk waste collection with Interstate Waste Services and a $150,000 agreement for environmental legal services. Additional resolutions cover municipal prosecutor, public defender, stormwater study, and other community services.

• Ordinance to create Affordable Housing District‑10 (AH‑10)
• Ordinance to create Affordable Housing District‑14 (AH‑14)
• Ordinance to create Affordable Housing District‑15 (AH‑15)
• Resolution awarding a solid waste and bulk waste collection contract up to $1,525,645 to Interstate Waste Services of New Jersey, Inc.
• Resolution awarding an environmental legal and litigation services agreement up to $150,000 to Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

The council approved the minutes from the September 2025 regular meeting and the October 2025 closed‑session meeting. Three affordable‑housing district amendments were introduced on first reading. Eight resolutions were adopted, including a $150,000 environmental legal services agreement, a $1,525,645 solid‑waste collection contract, a $78,000 municipal prosecutor agreement, and a $57,500 public defender agreement.

• Approved September 23, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion by Leticia Fraga)
• Approved October 7, 2025 closed‑session minutes (motion by Leticia Fraga)
• Introduced Affordable Housing District‑10 amendment (first reading, motion by Leticia Fraga)
• Introduced Affordable Housing District‑14 amendment (first reading, motion by Leighton Newlin)
• Adopted $150,000 environmental legal and litigation services agreement with Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
• Adopted $1,525,645 solid‑waste and bulk‑waste collection contract with Interstate Waste Services of New Jersey, Inc.
• Adopted $78,000 professional services agreement with KG Law Group, LLC for municipal prosecutor
• Adopted $57,500 professional services agreement with the Law Office of Douglas Herring for public defender

Mayor and Council Closed Session

The Princeton Mayor and Council will vote to enter a closed session under Open Public Meetings Act Sec.3 (Resolution R-26-037). The closed session will cover contract negotiations with FMBA, matters protected by attorney-client privilege involving Boards, Commissions & Committees, and confidential legal advice concerning the Estate of Marcou (Docket No. MER-L-2330-23). No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to enter closed session (R-26-037)
• Contract negotiations – FMBA
• Attorney-client privileged matters – Boards, Commissions & Committees
• Confidential counsel advice on Estate of Marcou, Docket No. MER-L-2330-23