School board backs new Littlebrook principal
After accepting the prior principal’s resignation last month, the Superintendent recommended Lisa Cuddy to lead Littlebrook Elementary School starting July 1.
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Seven finalists made it through the search, and the Superintendent said one candidate clearly rose above the rest.
Littlebrook gets a new leader this summer. The Superintendent told the Board of Education that, about a month after the Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Lisa Ramirez from the Littlebrook Elementary School principalship, he was ready to recommend a successor. He asked the board to appoint Lisa Cuddy as principal effective July 1.
He described a fast-moving search with a strong field. Seven finalists were brought forward shortly after the prior board meeting, he said, and many were current principals or assistant principals from other districts. In his account, one candidate stood apart. He first referred to her as Lisa Cottell, then the recommendation and vote named Lisa Cuddy. He said she brought deep elementary teaching experience, especially in upper grades, and had earned respect in Hillsborough Township.
The Superintendent said Lisa Cuddy now serves at Orchard Hill Elementary School in Montgomery Township, which he described as a large pre-K school with 700-plus children. He said that work gave her a broad set of skills that fit the Littlebrook community. He added that she was at the meeting and would be able to address the board after action was taken. If approved, she will step into the job on July 1 as the district closes one search and starts planning for the next school year.
Acceptance of donation of cleaning services for Princeton Wars Memorial (Garden Club of Princeton)
Council used a routine resolution to keep up a visible landmark. Members took up Resolution R-26-147, which accepts a donation of cleaning services for the Princeton Wars Memorial from the Garden Club of Princeton. The measure passed unanimously.
During council discussion, Brian McDonald thanked the group and said the town was grateful for the donation. He said the work helps keep the memorial in good shape. The item drew no recorded opposition from the dais.
The president of the Garden Club of Princeton spoke in support of the resolution. She said the club has been involved with the memorial since the organization was founded and was honored to continue the partnership and support the cleaning. With the vote complete, the arrangement stays in place through a familiar model: a local civic group handles part of the upkeep, and council formally accepts the help.
Board approves aftercare contract with abstention
The Board approved an aftercare programming contract with Samara Solutions Group for Sept. 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The vote carried with one abstention, from Christopher Santarpio, while all other members present voted yes.
The Board approved an aftercare programming contract for the 2026–27 school year, with one abstention.
Council approves transportation bond sale
Council approved Resolution 26-153 to set the details of bonds exceeding $1,934,000 and sell them to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. The vote was unanimous, authorizing agreements under the Transportation Infrastructure Financing Program, though the specific project was not detailed in the record.
large dollar figure ($1,934,000)
Council buys and equips police vehicles
Council approved the purchase of police interceptors and other police vehicles from Pamis Ford, then approved a separate contract with Elite Vehicle Solutions to outfit them. Together, the actions cover both the vehicles themselves and the equipment needed to put them into service.
The spending affects police readiness and uses roughly $288,000 in public funds.
Council expands allowable business uses
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-18, which updates allowable business uses across several zones in Princeton. The changes add clarity for uses already seen in town, open the door to some new ones, and leave broader zoning changes for a larger code update still to come.
After public hearing and discussion, Council unanimously adopted municipality-wide zoning amendments on allowable business uses.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Princeton had 73 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEApproval of 2026–2028 collective bargaining agreement with FMBA Local 72. Council considered Resolution R-26-144 approving the 2026–2028 collective bargaining agreement with the Princeton Firefighters Mutual Benefit Benevolent Association Local Number 72 (FMBA Local 72). The resolution passed unanimously.
- GOVERNANCEPublic hearing and vote: term deed conservation easement for Community Park North Reforestation project (NJDEP). Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 26-19 authorizing conveyance of a term deed conservation restriction to NJDEP for the Community Park North Reforestation project. Staff said the restriction would last 25 years after project completion (anticipated October 2027) and would not change public use because the area is already subject to Green Acres restrictions. The ordinance passed unanimously.
- GOVERNANCECouncil adds health plan options and urges state premium reforms. Council approved participation in additional lower-cost State Health Benefits Program plan options and separately urged state leaders to reform public-sector health premiums. Staff said the town had to act by June to offer the new choices to employees.
- GOVERNANCEAdoption of municipal emergency management basic plan. Council considered Resolution R-26-148 adopting the municipal emergency management basic plan. The resolution passed unanimously without recorded discussion.
- GOVERNANCEAuthorizing amendments to the Princeton Personnel Manual (Juneteenth municipal holiday). Council approved Resolution 26-156 authorizing amendments to the Princeton Personnel Manual. Staff stated the key change was recognizing and celebrating Juneteenth as a municipal holiday going forward.
- GOVERNANCEResolution 26167: professional planning services for West Minister campus development/redevelopment plan (Topology NJLC). Council approved Resolution 26167 authorizing a professional services agreement with Topology NJLC for planning services related to a development/redevelopment plan for the West Minister campus, in an amount not to exceed 33,000.
- GOVERNANCEIncrease to professional services agreement with Preservation Design Partnership LLC for historic district design guidelines. Council considered Resolution R-26-146 authorizing a $16,000 increase to a professional services agreement with Preservation Design Partnership LLC for continued work on design guidelines for historic districts, raising the not-to-exceed amount to $115,584. Council members praised the firm’s work and supported the increase. The resolution passed unanimously.
- GOVERNANCEResolution 26164: change order #1 for sewer rehabilitation (mini system #36) with National Water Main Cleaning Company, Inc.. Council approved Resolution 26164 authorizing change order number one for the mini system number 36 sewer rehabilitation contract with National Water Main Cleaning Company, Inc. in the amount of 25,564.70, with a new contract amount stated as not to exceed 2,842.70.
- GOVERNANCEIntroducing the 2026–2027 Princeton Special Improvement District budget and scheduling public hearing. Council approved Resolution 26-152 introducing the 2026–2027 Princeton Special Improvement District budget, directing the Clerk to advertise the budget and hearing schedule, and directing the Tax Assessor to prepare the assessment roll for district properties. The public hearing was scheduled for June 22, 2026.
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