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Q&A with Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser on Princeton’s pandemic response

Katie Tam and Zachary Shevin

“Obviously there’s a potential to increase community transmission as a result of the protests that are happening,“ Grosser said. “It’s something that I think, as a county, we need to be aware of.”

NEWS | 06/03/2020

U. commits $1 million to local COVID-19 relief efforts

U. commits $1 million to local COVID-19 relief efforts

Marissa Michaels

“The University is actively pursuing other partner organizations, especially those focused on helping local businesses,” noted a University spokesperson.

NEWS | 04/30/2020

Former U. president Shirley Tilghman to co-chair NJ commission on reopening economy

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“The role of the commission is to provide the best possible advice that we can to Gov. Murphy as we begin to plan for the relaxation of the sheltering order that has been in place for some time now, and the steps that need to be taken to re-establish the economy in the state,” Tilghman said.

NEWS | 04/28/2020

Municipality program offers reduced-price renewable energy

Municipality program offers reduced-price renewable energy

Katie Tam

Town residents currently receiving energy from PSE&G will be automatically enrolled in the new plan. If residents do not opt out of the switch, they will, by default, receive electricity with higher renewable content.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

Town Council hears COVID-19 updates, U. construction plans

Town Council hears COVID-19 updates, U. construction plans

Caitlin Limestahl

“Our work in the Health Department is not even close to being done with this pandemic,” Grosser noted.

NEWS | 04/07/2020

First death from COVID-19 in town confirmed by Princeton Health Department

First death from COVID-19 in town confirmed by Princeton Health Department

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The deceased was a woman over the age of 90. According to the PHD statement, she may have acquired the disease from contact with a home health aide.

NEWS | 04/02/2020

Princeton Chinese Community fundraises to fight COVID-19

Princeton Chinese Community fundraises to fight COVID-19

Ngan Chiem

“We lived through the Wuhan experience remotely,” an organizer wrote. “So when it hit American soil, we knew how bad this could be.”

NEWS | 03/30/2020

Two Princeton Police Department officers test positive for COVID-19

Princeton Police Department in front of Nassau Inn

Two Princeton Police Department officers test positive for COVID-19

Ngan Chiem

Neither officer had written citations, made arrests, of had extensive contact with the public during their periods of communicability.

NEWS | 03/29/2020

Princeton Children’s Fund provides emergency coronavirus financial relief for local families

Princeton Children’s Fund provides emergency coronavirus financial relief for local families

Marissa Michaels

In light of many families suffering, on March 16, the Princeton Children’s Fund (PCF) established an emergency coronavirus relief fund to help local Princeton families in need of financial support during the unprecedented crisis.

NEWS | 03/24/2020

University student among the 10 Princeton residents to test positive for COVID-19

Zachary Shevin and Caitlin Limestahl

A University spokesperson updated The Daily Princetonian that the “sole student” who had tested positive on campus has “met the critical criteria for discontinuation of isolation” and has since left campus.

NEWS | 03/24/2020

Two more Princeton residents test positive for novel coronavirus

Two more Princeton residents test positive for novel coronavirus

Zachary Shevin

The sixth Princeton resident to test positive recently returned from a trip to Spain and developed symptoms while in isolation in the United States. The seventh was a “close contact” of an attendee of the Feb. 29 house party affiliated with all other positive test results in Princeton.

NEWS | 03/20/2020

Princeton Public Schools teacher tests positive for COVID-19

Princeton Public Schools teacher tests positive for COVID-19

Julia Brazeau

The Princeton Health Department is “in the process of identifying and contacting all those who may have come in contact with the infected person,” according to their release.

NEWS | 03/20/2020

Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Rooya Rahin

On Sunday, a third University staff member tested positive for COVID-19, according to an exclusive statement to The Daily Princetonian from University Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 03/15/2020

Staff member tests positive for COVID-19, town declares state of emergency

Staff member tests positive for COVID-19, town declares state of emergency

Zachary Shevin

The second staff member possibly exposed to the virus at an off-campus gathering is still self-isolating — with their result still pending. The undergraduate student tested for COVID-19 yesterday after exhibiting flu-like symptoms also “continues to remain in isolation.”

NEWS | 03/13/2020

Princeton municipality, community respond to COVID-19 crisis

Caitlin Limestahl

“We live in a small, interconnected town,” Lempert wrote. “The University and larger community are tied together in multiple ways. So when we put social distancing protocols in place, it makes it more challenging to meet and interact with each other and the general energy level in the town feels quieter.”

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Five attendees of a Feb. 29 party in town have tested positive for COVID-19

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The World Health Organization announced Wednesday morning that the COVID-19 outbreak is now officially considered a “pandemic.”

NEWS | 03/11/2020

Freda begins candidacy for mayor; three others announce for town council

Freda begins candidacy for mayor; three others announce for town council

Alen Palic

Among the candidates competing for the two open seats on the town council are incumbent council members David Cohen and Leticia Fraga, along with newcomer Dina Shaw. Mark Freda is currently the sole candidate running for mayor to succeed Mayor Liz Lempert, the incumbent who has decided not to run for a third term.

NEWS | 03/09/2020

Mayor praises NJ Immigrant Trust Directive, condemns Justice Dept. lawsuit

Mayor praises NJ Immigrant Trust Directive, condemns Justice Dept. lawsuit

Zachary Shevin

On Feb. 10, the U.S. Department of Justice sued the state of New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gubir Grewal over the state’s Immigrant Trust Directive. Enacted in 2018, the Directive limits how much state, county, and local law enforcement officers can assist federal immigration authorities.

NEWS | 02/24/2020

Princeton Police Department arrest two on Witherspoon for violence, robbery

Princeton Police Department arrest two on Witherspoon for violence, robbery

Ngan Chiem

Angel Gonzalez-Hernandez was arrested and charged with robbery, simple assault, and terroristic threats, while Jose Bran-Gonzalez was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of marijuana under 50 grams.

NEWS | 02/18/2020

Princeton Police Department initiates body camera pilot program

Uchechi Ihenacho

According to Princeton Chief of Police Nicholas Sutter, the official program is intended for implementation by July 2020 after a final decision to purchase the equipment is established and released to the public.

NEWS | 02/12/2020

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