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Princeton adds $75,000 to library budget, adopts amended 2026 municipal budget
Summary
The Princeton Mayor and Council voted April 27 to amend the 2026 budget to provide an additional $75,000 from surplus to the Princeton Public Library and then adopted the amended budget. Councilors also approved a cap-bank ordinance and several resolutions and introduced two ordinances for public hearing on May 11.
The Princeton Mayor and Council voted April 27 to amend the municipality's 2026 budget to provide an additional $75,000 from surplus to the Princeton Public Library and then adopted the amended budget after a roll-call vote.
The amendment, which councilor Brian moved and Michelle seconded, directs $75,000 to the library to close part of a $149,000 shortfall the municipality and the library have agreed to address jointly. "The municipality is proud to support the library and the high quality programs and services that you provide to the community," Michelle said, describing a plan that also includes the library reducing employee parking permits and pursuing $75,000 in fundraising or other revenue.
Why it matters: The funding change preserves free parking and access that residents and students said were threatened by earlier proposals and restored some confidence after weeks of public debate. Library trustees and many residents urged the council to protect hours and services…
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