Trenton Water Works shuts down filtration plant, issues “limit-water-use” advisory for all customers
Trenton Water Works officials are asking customers to use water only for essential purposes or emergencies.
Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space to expand community conservation efforts
The Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space is conducting an online survey about conservation priorities.
Hamilton mayor calls on NJDEP to take over operations of Trenton Water Works
The Trenton Water Works serves the capital city and portions of four other municipalities in Mercer County. Martin’s statement comes a week after the city sent a letter to customers informing them that a Trenton Water Works employee falsified water testing data.
New Jersey American Water issues mandatory conservation notice for Garden State customers
Stop watering grass and plants with a hose, and turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth or washing dishes in the sink. Those guidelines and more from NJ American Water, which serves many communities in the Princeton region and beyond.
N.J. officials issue drought warning
What the drought warning means for residents of New Jersey, plus water conservation and fire prevention tips.
Why you shouldn’t place rechargeable batteries in recycling bins or trash cans
Lithium batteries and rechargable batteries can cause fires. Drop them off at county waste disposal days instead.
Friends of Princeton Open Space kicks off 9th annual photo contest
Friends of Princeton Open Space, a nonprofit devoted to land preservation and stewardship in Princeton, has…
Princeton Shredfest returns Saturday, April 15
The event is for Princeton residents only.
Young people to gather at Princeton University Friday and Saturday for international climate summit
By Susan BaekSpecial to Planet Princeton The Princeton Conservation Society, a student group at Princeton University,…
Officials want to buy three parcels of land in northern section of Princeton to replace open space diverted for municipal complex
The town must buy at least 15 acres of land to make up for the three acres it used for the municipal complex on Witherspoon Street.
Mercer County officials approve purchase of four electric vehicle chargers
The chargers will cost $532,410.
Friends of Princeton Open Space launches 2023 photo contest
The deadline to submit photos is April 22.
Environmental Protection Agency settles Clean Air Act violations with Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority in Princeton
The Stony Brook Regional Sewerage Authority will pay a $335,750 civil penalty. The authority has also agreed to commit an additional $44,250 to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s environmental mitigation project fund.
N.J. officials open public comment period on $228 million spending plan for Hurricane Ida recovery funding
The deadline to submit a comment is Sept. 16.
Mercer County, four Princeton area towns win state urban and community forestry grants for tree stewardship
The county park commission received $50,000.
Mercer County’s special deer culling program will run through March 31 in some areas of Hopewell
The goals of the program to thin the deer population are to protect forests and reduce the number of car crashes involving deer.
The last straw: In N.J., single-use plastic straws to be provided by food businesses upon request only starting Nov. 4
The ban of carryout bags and foam containers take effect next May.
New Princeton ordinance limits gas leaf blower use to certain months, restricts hours for use of lawnmowers and other equipment
A warning will be issued the first time there is a violation of the new ordinance.