Princeton MA – June 2026 News
Princeton is in the midst of a physical metamorphosis, clearing the way for a modern safety facility while embracing new energy storage partnerships.
The Public Safety Building Project
The demolition of the former Center School building is now complete, marking the end of the site preparation phase. The project has transitioned into the $16.65 million construction phase, with heavy equipment and trailers now arriving on-site. This joint police and fire facility represents the largest capital investment in the town’s recent history.
Green Energy Initiatives
The Princeton Municipal Light Department (PMLD) has partnered with Lightshift Energy to construct a lithium-ion battery storage facility. This project is part of a regional effort to stabilize the grid and reduce peak-demand costs for local ratepayers.
Public Safety Incidents
The town’s current emergency response capabilities were tested on June 20 during a high-stakes standoff on Hickory Drive. Princeton officers, with mutual aid from state and local police, successfully de-escalated a situation involving an intoxicated individual firing a handgun. The suspect was taken into custody without injury.