Legislation Details

File #: R-26-138    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/20/2026 In control: Mayor and Council of Princeton
On agenda: 4/27/2026 Final action: 4/27/2026
Title: 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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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 Pri...

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