Controversial ordinance's future up in the air as disagreement simmers
Disagreement between Princeton Borough's public safety committee and a group that was to play a pivotal role in evaluating a possible alcohol ordinance threatens to delay further discussion about the future of the controversial law.Earlier this week, the Borough Council's public safety committee tabled discussion of the state law ? which would allow municipalities to adopt ordinances permitting police to cite underage drinkers on private property.The public safety committee, like the Township Committee one month earlier, then requested advice on the ordinance from several local groups, including Corner House ? a counseling and prevention agency for teenage alcohol and drug abuse.But Gary DeBlasio, the executive director of Corner House, said Wednesday the organization does not take official positions on public policy and therefore will not take a position on the possible alcohol ordinance.Township Committee member Roz Denard said Sunday that Corner House was the expert on alcoholand drug-related issues and that both the Borough and Township were waiting for its input.Nevertheless, DeBlasio, who has worked in behavioral health for 23 years, said Corner House would not provide guidance on the issue.