During the meeting, one council member announced the grand opening of Princeton Integrated Behavioral Health, which is set to provide same-day access to mental health and crisis services. PIBH aims to offer individual and group counseling, medication management, and substance use treatment, along with assistance in accessing necessities such as food and housing. The facility’s open house is scheduled for June 13th on Monument Drive, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additionally, the council highlighted the availability of 25 affordable apartments for rent through a lottery at ‘The Alice,’ a new affordable housing development. Applications for the lottery are open from June 1st through June 30th, with the drawing set for July 15, 2024. The council member underscored the importance of these new units and thanked the redevelopment team for their efforts.

A public comment also drew attention, with a resident urging the council to reconsider the current ordinance prohibiting the sale of cannabis in Princeton. The resident cited the overwhelming voter support for the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey and suggested that the council review the success and financial benefits of dispensaries in other communities.

Other business included procedural matters such as the approval of minutes and resolutions for the purchase of new vehicles for the municipality and a contract for office interior renovations. The council also moved to adjourn the public hearing concerning the green development checklist and information statement to July 8, 2024, due to a timing issue with the planning board’s review.