Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
ISSUE #53 – July 16, 2024
Editor’s Note
It is summer, peak wedding season. As we attend, plan for or recall our own weddings, there is one common saying that comes to mind. It is from an old English rhyme, meant to provide for a future of happiness. As many begin their futures together this summer, we also look forward to a happy future for everyone around Princeton. So, we chose to incorporate this saying into the July issue of Princeton Perspectives, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Only this time, we’re giving it our unique twist, relating everything to the local area.
To kick off the issue, we asked people what their connections to Princeton are with regards to something that is old, new, borrowed or blue! Watch our Pulse of Princeton video to get a look into what others connect with!
In This Issue
- Pulse of Princeton: What is something old, new, borrowed or blue you connect with in Princeton?
- The Impact of Old Train Lines on Today’s Commuters
- Princeton Offers New Experiences and Opportunities for Locals and Visitors
- Opportunities Abound When One Borrows from Princeton Public Library
- What Does Being a Bluefish Really Entail?
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The Pulse of Princeton: What is something old, new, borrowed or blue you connect with in Princeton?
- The Impact of Old Train Lines on Today’s Commuters - Sometimes old things demonstrate their strength and virility and other times, they show their weakness and frailty. Today’s old Northeast Corridor train line, which is America’s busiest line and runs in full… Read more...
- Princeton Offers New Experiences and Opportunities for Locals and Visitors - There is never a wrong time to look towards the future with hope and optimism. And this summer, it’s easy to do so with the opening of new spaces and places that… Read more...
- Opportunities Abound When One Borrows from Princeton Public Library - Time was, borrowing at Princeton Public Library was about one thing: books. And by books, I mean printed and bound books with due-date cards that were stamped and put into a paper… Read more...
- What Does Being a Bluefish Really Entail? - For kids in the Princeton community, the summer is a time to relax and unwind. They become synonymous with barbeques, trips to the shore, and for many, swimming and diving with the… Read more...
Perspectives Revisited
In May, in the article Balancing Historic Preservation with The Changing Needs of The Times, we shared some public sentiment about the property in and near the Mercer Hill Historic District, specifically what is to be built at the former Tennent-Roberts-Whitely site at Princeton Theological Seminary. The redevelopment has many neighbors fearful of its size, concerned about possible pollution and traffic impacts. At the July 8th Council meeting, an ordinance was introduced to adopt the redevelopment plan presented by the developer last year. This plan allows for 238 apartments on the property, including 47 affordable unit. You can share your thoughts for or against this plan at the public hearing, scheduled for July 22nd.
We have shared in the past, such as in the issue Local Changes on the Horizon in Princeton (August 2021), about transportation options throughout the municipality such as the municipal loop bus. Now there is funding to help make it more accessible. $105,000, authorized through a grant by Governor Murphy at the end of June, will enable Princeton to install signs that will offer real-time travel updates so one can stay on top of where the free Muni Transit is and when it will arrive at your location. You can find a schedule for the Muni Transit here.