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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing Carousel Organ Association of America to Hold their Event on Friday, August 21, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026
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WHEREAS, Princeton has adopted a "Sunday Events Policy" that requires an organization to request permission to hold an event on a Sunday; and
WHEREAS, the Carousel Organ Association of America has requested permission from the Mayor and Council of Princeton to hold their instrument viewing & listening event beginning on Friday, August 21, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. The event will require the placement of various sized organs at the following locations: The Green on Palmer Square, Nassau Presbyterian Church, outside the Garden Theatre, Monument Park, Albert Hinds Community Plaza, and outside the Arts Council; and
WHEREAS, a complete application was filed with the Municipal Clerk, and the Clerk forwarded the application to the Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, after giving due consideration to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, the final determination as to whether a permit shall be issued shall be made by the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police's findings are that the conduct of the event will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of other traffic contiguous to its route, the concentration of participants will not unduly interfere with proper fire and police protection of, or ambulance service to, areas contiguous to such assembly area, and the concentration of persons, animals, and vehicles at the assembly point of the parade will not unduly interfere with proper fire and police protection of, or ambulance service to, areas contiguous to such assembly area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of Princeton that the Governing Body does hereby approve and give permission for the Caro...
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