Nov 3
Princeton Puts Walmart Cell Tower on Hold
Princeton P&Z tabled a request for a 155-foot cell tower in the Walmart parking lot at 701 W. Princeton Drive on Nov. 2, 2026, pending a joint work session with City Council.
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Sep 23, 2026
Tax Rate Plan Would Raise Bill On Median Home
Princeton staff said the proposed tax rate would raise the bill on a median home by about $26.53, but council took no final vote Sept. 21.
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Sep 23, 2026
Budget Plan Adds Public Safety Positions After New Revenue Update
Princeton reviewed a 2026-27 budget using the voter approval tax rate, with about $1 million in added capacity and reserves projected at 28.29%.
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Sep 23, 2026
Trash Rate Increase Heads Back For Formal Vote
Princeton may raise the monthly trash rate from $20.45 to $20.92 under a contract formula. A formal council vote is expected Sept. 28.
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Sep 9, 2026
Budget Discussion Centers On Lower Tax Rate
Princeton reviewed a 2026-27 budget tied to the voter-approval tax rate, with staff saying the lower rate cuts general fund revenue by $3.33 million.
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Sep 9, 2026
License Plate Camera Plan Shut Down
Princeton council voted 5-1 to end its license plate camera plans after residents raised privacy concerns and officials called for clearer rules.
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Sep 9, 2026
Police, Streets, And Staffing Took The Biggest Hits
Princeton staff said $3.1 million was cut from the revised budget, including six police positions, street maintenance funding and other city staffing.
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