Holiday Schedule
Limbs and Leaves - Monday December 23
Offices Closed - December 24/25/26
Trash - Friday December 27
Recycle - As scheduled Monday December 30
Trash - Thursday January 1

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!

 

 

 Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan Request for Qualifications
RFQ #2024-12-05

Click HERE for documentation.

 

 

The Town of Princeton Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on Monday December 16 at 5:30pm. For more information, please call town hall at 919-936-8171.

 

Variance Request: to allow for a 60sf led bulletin board sign located at Princeton Church 6085 US 70 W. 

13.10.2 Bulletin Boards: Billboard signs are subject to the following restrictions: A. Bulletin boards are permitted on the premises of religious and public institutions. B. The maximum number of signs permitted shall be 1 per religious or public institution. C. Signs shall not exceed an area of 15 square feet, and placed not less than 15 feet from any property line. D. The information contained on the sign shall be of general interest to the public. The sign shall contain no commercial message.

 

 

 

The Town of Princeton has an opening on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. All interested citizens can apply below under "Board Application" in the Public Information section. 

 

 

 

 

Triangle East Economic Development Foundation Receives Duke Energy Grant to Support Downtown Princeton Businesses - News

 

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT GRANT AWARDED TO PRINCETON - CLICK ON THE LINK TO APPLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMOKE TESTING

The Town of Princeton is in the process of conducting a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study to determine locations where excess rainwater and groundwater, also known as inflow and infiltration (I&I), may be entering the sewer pipes and manholes. The town has a regulatory obligation to identify and ensure remediation of any public or private infrastructure contributing to the problem. Smoke testing, described in more detail below, is used to identify such defects. Smoke testing, which occurs on a street-by-street basis with direct notification to each property owner in the testing area, involves releasing a non-toxic and non-staining smoke into several manholes, which then travels through the sanitary sewer system and helps to detect breaks, leaks, and other deficiencies. During testing, smoke may be observed discharging from a variety of sources, including roof vents, building foundations, the ground, catch basins, and other locations. Smoke will not enter your home under most circumstances; however, smoke may enter your home if any of the following types of plumbing system deficiencies are present: • Vents connected to your home’s sewer pipes are inadequate, defective, or improperly installed; • Traps under sinks, tubs, basins, showers, or other drains are dry, defective, improperly installed, or missing; or • Pipes, connections, and/or wastewater drain system seals are damaged, defective, improperly installed, or have plugs missing. Please note that smoke entering a home in the testing area is an indication that the underlying plumbing problem has also likely been allowing sanitary sewer gases and odors to enter the home, potentially contributing to unpleasant odors and, under certain circumstances, unhealthy living conditions. Thus, smoke testing not only helps us to identify and remediate problems with the town’s sewer infrastructure, but may also help you by identifying private plumbing system problems requiring your attention.

 

Weather permitting, smoke testing will begin Thursday November 21, 2024. Testing will occur between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. 

 

If you have any general questions, you may call Town Hall.

 

Thank You.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UTILITY BILL REMINDER

UTILITY BILL REMINDER - Just a reminder that utility bills are due by the 15th of each month to avoid a late fee. Final payments are due by the last business day of each month to avoid disconnection. We do not accept payment plans/arrangements.

You can use the drop box at town hall. Pay online at www.myprincetonnc.com or pay in person at town hall M-F 8-5.

All utility bills that are not current as of 10/31/24 will be disconnected for non-payment effective immediately.

Thank You.

Town of Princeton .

 

 

 

 

VACANT LOT FOR SALE 

 

Vacant lot for sale - Please contact the Princeton town hall for submitting an offer, lot questions or other questions at 919-936-8171.

The town did receive an offer of $22,500 on Friday October 14, 2024. Any offer that is submitted should be 10% above the current offer and must be submitted within 10 days of October 14.  

 

On October 18 we received a 10% upset bid with an offer of $25,000. This bid will now be the new upset bid offer for 10 days from October 18 ending on October 28. 

 

On October 21 we received a 10% upset bid with an offer of $27,500. This bid will now be the new upset bid offer for 10 days from October 21 ending on October 31. 

 

 On October 22 we received a 10% upset bid with an offer of $34,000. This bid will now be the new upset bid offer for 10 days from October 22 ending on November 1. 

 

 On October 31 we received a 10% upset bid with an offer of $41,440. This bid will now be the new upset bid offer for 10 days from October 31 ending on November 10. 

 

 On November 11 we received a 10% upset bid with an offer of $45,254. This bid will now be the new upset bid offer for 10 days from November 11 ending on November 21. 

 

On November 21 we received a 10% upset bid with an offer of $49,780. This bid will now be the new upset bid offer for 10 days from November 21 ending on December 2. 

 

 

 

 

 

    

The Town of Princeton Awarded the Largest Grant in Town History

A message from Mayor Stacy Johnson

The Town of Princeton was recently awarded the largest grant in town history. A $10,560,000 grant from USDA for a WWTP expansion.

The town was also approved for a $2,400,000 loan at 2.375% for 40 years from USDA. This award is a giant step towards the expansion of our current wastewater treatment plant. The current treatment plant treats 275,000 gpd and with the expansion, the plant capacity will almost double in capacity.

“This is a huge step for Princeton. I have worked diligently with town staff, town board, local officials, state officials, our engineers and Kayla Lee with USDA to do what was promised our citizens: to have the sewer moratorium lifted and work towards a sewer plant expansion. With the expansion, we are ready to welcome new businesses and homes into Princeton – a place we call Peaceful, Pleasant, Progressive and Proud. An enormous amount of gratitude is extended to our grant writer, Marla Ashworth with TRC Engineering; our Town Administrator, Michael King; Senator Benton Sawrey; Representative Larry Strickland; our public works staff; our Town Board; and most importantly, Kayla Lee with USDA, along with all her staff. This grant is the largest funding grant the Town of Princeton has ever been awarded and we are very blessed to partner with USDA.” “Princeton is growing. 47 new homes will be under construction within the next few months. Another 35 have been approved and will begin in late 2025. We have begun our street paving project and re-paved many roads and have more in our future plans. We are also working on a Capital Improvement Plan and a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. We have acquired additional land and will continue to acquire more as needed for the plant expansion. We still have a lot of work to do but, we are excited for the future of Princeton.” Stacy Johnson, Mayor

Princeton is located in eastern Johnston Co., just 40 miles SE of Raleigh and 120 miles W of Atlantic Beach. Princeton is a small quiet town that we love to call home. For more information on the Town of Princeton, please call Town Hall at 919-936-8171 or visit www.myprincetonnc.com.

STATE LIFTS PRINCETON'S SEWER MORATORIUM 

PRINCETON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Citizens - If you have a NON-Emergency and need to speak with the Princeton Police Department, please call the NON-Emergency phone number at 919-934-9411 and ask to speak with the Princeton Police Officer.

If you have an EMERGENCY, please call 911.

Town of Princeton Street Paving Project

Dear Citizens, 

The Town of Princeton has begun a street paving project that will make a huge impact on our town streets for years to come.  The priority list compiled by a street paving study suggests the following streets be addressed in the following phases. This doesn’t mean that each phase will occur as listed below as it depends on factors such as total cost, traffic and planned future repairs.  Your commissioners will evaluate and vote to confirm each phase as needed when the time comes.

In the meantime, we will continue to work hard to keep our streets in the best working order we can!

Phase I (2024)

Barden St.

Center St. (End) 

Eagle’s Crest Lane (Enterance) 

Elm St. 

Linda St. 

Pool St. 

Phase II (2029)

S Center St.

E. Edwards St. 

Lee St. 

S. Pearce St. 

N. Pearl St./Railroad St. 

N. Walnut St. 

Phase III (2034)

S. Walnut St. 

Smith St. 

Azealia St. 

Majestic Lane

Iris St. 

Phase VI (2039)

Church St.

First St.

Pearce St.

Second St

Thank You, 

Mayor Johnson

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IMPORTANT!!! 

April 10, 2024

Reference: Trash Collection

Dear Town of Princeton Citizens,

We would like to apologize for the past two weeks of trash collections. Due to short staffing, water main breaks, truck maintenance and storms, some of the collection days may have been different. Moving forward trash will be collected on Tuesday and Wednesday as scheduled until the week of May 13. Starting the week of May 13 ALL trash in the Town of Princeton will be collected every Wednesday. Recycle collection will be every other Monday. Leaves and limbs will still be every Monday and Friday.

We recently did a trash study here in town and we feel strongly enough that we can collect ALL household trash in one day.

Collecting all trash in one day will allow our public works staff more time to work on other town needs.

Please visit our website for bulk pick up items.
www.myprincetonnc.com

Thank you for understanding and working with us.

If you have any questions about trash collections, please contact Buddy Sanders at t.sanders@myprincetonnc.com or Town Hall.


Trash Collection Dates: as of May 13 week.
May 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 20, 26 (Offices are closed on the 19th)
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11, 18, (Possibly 23), 27 (Offices are closed December 24/25/26)

Recycle Dates:
May 6, 20
June 3, 17
July 1, 15, 29
August 12, 26
September 9, 23
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2, 16, 30

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BULK PICK UP  

 Just a reminder that starting March 1, 2024 all special bulk pick up trash services are $75 each.

Please see the Town of Princeton Solid Waste Ordinance Solid_Waste_Ordinance_2023(1).pdf (myprincetonnc.com

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Just a reminder the Animal Control Ordinance has been amended as of March 4, 2024. 

Town of Princeton, nc (myprincetonnc.com)

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