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Commission Sets 2026 Environmental Priorities

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Commission Reviews EV Chargers and Dark Sky Rules

The commission unanimously approved comments on proposed Level 3 electric-vehicle chargers at the Princeton Shopping Center, adding recommendations about Dark Sky lighting, and will send the report to the Planning Department.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Environmental Commission Meeting Summary

The commission narrowed proposed Dark Sky ordinance changes from 18 items to nine and discussed next steps for reducing glare and uplighting. Members also reported environmental concerns about the proposed townhouse development at 29 Thanet, including wetlands, conservation easements, and a tributary of Harrys Brook.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Commission Advances Dark Sky Ordinance Changes

The commission favored amending Princeton’s existing lighting ordinance to support Dark Sky goals rather than drafting a new ordinance. Members will refine a list of proposed changes, circulate it before the next regular meeting, and then seek a discussion with municipal staff; recognition as a Dark Sky municipality was estimated to cost about $1,000.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Environmental Commission Meeting Summary

Princeton officials reported a proposed increase in Sustainable Princeton funding from $109,000 to $150,000, while a separate recommendation would raise annual municipal tree-planting funds from $150,000 to $250,000. Residents asked the commission to request a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection public hearing on pollution concerns related to the Sentinel Data Center; no commission action on that request was recorded.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Environmental Commission Reviews Thanet Road Plan

The commission unanimously approved its site plan review comments for 29 Thanet Road, a proposal with 10 buildings, including two buildings with affordable units. Members discussed tree removal, solar-panel readiness, and other green features before approving the comments by voice vote.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Environmental Commission Advances Dark Sky Initiative

The commission agreed that Councilman Brian McDonald can bring the Dark Sky initiative to the Council for consideration as a 2026 goal; members will review and revise Princeton’s existing ordinance. The commission also unanimously approved a letter supporting a grant to reforest part of the track on Herrontown Road.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Commission Sets 2026 Environmental Priorities

The Commission approved 2026 goals focused on Dark Sky public education, investigating stronger lighting rules, and waste reduction. It also chose a Micro Forest Work Day in April instead of a stream cleanup.

2 min readMunicipal coverage