Princeton Council addresses $15M in bonds, sewer fee increase; upcoming closed session on affordable housing

Princeton’s Mayor and Council on June 22 held public hearings on bond ordinances totaling $15 million for capital and sewer improvements, along with a proposed increase to sewer service charges. Final minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so vote outcomes are not confirmed. The council also met in closed session on June 30 to discuss settlement of a pending lawsuit.

Recent Meetings

June 22 – Mayor and Council (agenda only; minutes pending)

The council considered two bond ordinances: $10,246,565 for capital improvements and $4,766,000 for sewer improvements. A separate ordinance would raise Princeton’s sewer service charges. The agenda also included a public hearing on the 2026–2027 Special Improvement District budget and a resolution authorizing a final change order of -$1,130,526 for a sewer rehabilitation project. No votes or decisions have been officially recorded yet.

June 30 – Mayor and Council Closed Session (agenda only)

The council met behind closed doors to discuss pending litigation and settlement negotiations for *Marcou v. Diallo* (Docket No. MER-L-2330-23). No public business or budget decisions were on the agenda. Details remain confidential under the Open Public Meetings Act.

Coming Up

July 7 – Mayor and Council Closed Session, 6:00 p.m. (tentative)

The council will again enter closed session to review legal advice on conveying or leasing municipal property for affordable housing and supportive services. They will also receive an update on the ongoing insurance coverage lawsuit *Princeton v. ACE American* related to the 298 River Road property. In open session, the council is expected to vote on Resolution R-26-197, which would approve a community summer picnic at Grover Park on July 12, 2026. The meeting includes a standard public comment period.

Note: Closed session discussions are not open to the public. Residents interested in the affordable housing property lease or the insurance litigation may contact the Mayor and Council office for public records once any formal decisions are made.

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.