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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Approving a Request from Princeton University for a Fireworks Display on Saturday, May 23, 2026 as Part of the University Reunions and Temporary Road Closures from 8:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
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WHEREAS, Princeton University desires to conduct a fireworks display on lands they own in order to commemorate the 2026 Alumni Reunions event on Saturday, May 23, 2026; and
WHEREAS, said fireworks display shall be conducted by Garden State Fireworks, of Millington, NJ; and
WHEREAS, Garden State Fireworks is a U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives licensed Importer of Explosives, License Number 8-NJ-027-20-5D-00096; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code requires that the governing body of the municipality approve by resolution, said fireworks display, prior to the issuance of a permit by the Fire Official (NJA.C. 5:70 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the Fire Official has communicated with the Director of Emergency Services of Princeton, who has consented on behalf of the Princeton Fire Department to provide fire protection as required; Chief of Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, who has consented on behalf of said Rescue Squad to provide emergency medical services as required; and a representative of Chief Chris Tash of the Princeton Police Department, who has consented to provide traffic control and police services as required; and
WHEREAS, Garden State Fireworks has provided proof of general liability insurance in excess of $1,000,000.00 as required by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C.5:70 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, the Fire Official of Princeton has reviewed the application for permit, insurance requirements and all other applicable regulations and has found all to be in order; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Official of Princeton recommends the approval of said resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the municipality of Princeton that this resolution is hereby adopted and that a permit may be granted by the Fire Official of Princeton, upon his approval, for a fireworks display on Princeton University Campus on May 23rd, 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of Princeton, approve the following temporary road closures: Washington Road from Prospect Avenue to Faculty Road, Faculty Road from Alexander Street to Broadmead, Scholar Way from Washington Road to Jadwin Gymnasium, FitzRandolph Road from Faculty Road to Prospect Avenue, Stadium Drive from Western Way to FitzRandolph Road, Woodlands Way from Elm Road to Washington Road, Sweetgum Drive from Faculty Road to Stadium Drive, and Broadmead, Ivy Lane and Western Way will be restricted to event traffic only from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on May 23rd, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be furnished to the Office of Community Affairs, Princeton University; the Princeton Fire Official and the Princeton Traffic Safety Bureau.