Mercer County: A Week In Review

Princeton NJ

16 July, 2021

4:48 PM

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Miss any headlines in Mercer County? Patch's week in review has got you covered for the neighborhood's top news. Lawsuit To Block School Mask Mandates Filed By Princeton Attorney Princeton-based attorney Bruce Afran has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Phil Murphy to block any mask mandates that might be reinstated ahead of the fall school year. Lawrence To Allow Marijuana Businesses To Operate In Township The Lawrence Town Council introduced an ordinance that allows marijuana businesses to operate in selected areas within the municipality. Princeton Council Introduces Ordinance Banning Marijuana Biz The town council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance that temporarily prohibits all marijuana businesses in town. The ordinance was introduced during Monday's council meeting, as the state deadline to decide whether to allow or block marijuana retail looms large. Man Charged With Murder In Fire That Killed His Baby, 2 Others A Trenton man has been charged for setting the July 9 fire in Hamilton that killed three people including his infant daughter, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Grocery Outlet To Open First NJ Store In Mercer County A California-based discount supermarket chain is looking to expand in New Jersey and will be opening its first store in Mercer County. Princeton Council Votes Down Parking Technology Ordinance The town council on Monday voted unanimously against the bond ordinance that hoped to provide funding for parking enforcement technology. A few weeks ago, Princeton introduced the ordinance which included $170,000 for license place scanning technology. New Caribbean Restaurant Coming To Princeton Positive Vybz Island Grill, a Caribbean restaurant will be opening in Princeton this month.