Hey Y’all
Hope you’re doing well. This week looks like a fun one, starting off with everyone’s favorite topic: Data centers!
This week, the Ewing Township Council introduced an ordinance to ban data centers in Ewing. The first public comments will be available next Thursday at the planning board review.
Beyond that, some great events this weekend, like the Princeton Porchfest and some community BBQs. Read on to see what’s happening this weekend.
Ewing wants to ban new data center construction
On September 22nd, the Ewing Township Council put forth Ordinance #26-27, which would prevent the construction of data centers within the township.
The council cited the massive energy and water requirements as a topic of concern around the construction of new centers, as well as wishing to “emphasizes protection of the Township’s character.”
This ordinance is still in the early stages, with another review of it happening next week on November 1st during a planning board review. Read the planned Ordinance here.
Princeton Porchfest is back this weekend
Princeton Porchfest (image courtesy of Arts Council of Princeton
The iconic Princeton Porchfest returns this weekend after being rained out in April.
This event sees porches around Princeton turned into makeshift stages for local bands to perform. The bands cover every genre imaginable.
The event starts at 12:00, and individual sets run till 5:00PM. Afterwards, a closing concert will be held at Hinds plaza, with Tony & the Trees playing out a funk-blues hybrid while Triumph Restaurant & Brewery will serve local beers.
So, grab an umbrella and a lawn chair to be comfortable, and enjoy the best local music Princeton has to offer this Saturday, September 26th!
Find more info here, and a printable map of the music sets here.
Events
Friday - September 25th
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St. Matthew’s Fall Rummage Sale - Pennington, 1-7 p.m.
Clothing, housewares, toys, tools and more at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Also Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. More info here.
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TASK Community BBQ & Awards - Trenton, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free BBQ lunch with live music, followed by a partner awards ceremony. More info here.
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Blue Moon Acres Farm Market - Hopewell Township, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Organic produce, local meats, cheeses and ice cream. Also Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., through December. More info here.
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Live Music on the Patio - Princeton, 6-9 p.m.
Ed Swanton plays the Yankee Doodle Tap Room patio at the Nassau Inn. More info here.
Saturday- September 26th
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Princeton Porchfest - Princeton, noon-5 p.m.
Free. Bands play porches around town, then 5:15 p.m. closing concert at Hinds Plaza. Rain or shine, More info here.
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Fall Music Series @ Palmer Square - Princeton, 1-3 p.m.
Peter Maness & The Master Keys play Palmer Square Green. Saturdays through Oct. 31. More info here.
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Mercer County Library Book Festival - Lawrence, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free. Local authors, panels, crafts and family activities at the library’s Lawrence branch. More info here.
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Snack Day at the Pennington Farmers Market - Hopewell Township, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tasting booth with recipe ideas from market vendors. Music by David Azer. More info here.
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Hopewell Community Oktoberfest - Pennington, 4-10 p.m.
Beer, barbecue and live music. $60, $25 food-only/under 21, under 14 free. More info here.
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Hopewell Tour des Arts - Hopewell, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free self-guided tour of open artist studios, plus live music. Also Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. More info here.
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Full Moon Ride & Walk - Hopewell Township, 7 p.m.
Six-mile moonlit ride or one-mile walk through Mercer Meadows Park. Riders $25-$35, walkers free. Rain date Sept. 27. More info here.
Sunday- September 27th
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Community Piano Jam - Princeton, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Amateur and pro pianists play Richardson Auditorium’s Steinway; drop in anytime. More info here.
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Bravura Philharmonic Season Opening Concert - Plainsboro, 7 p.m.
Cellist Hyojin Lee plays Dvořák’s Cello Concerto at Princeton Alliance Church. $20, $50 VIP. More info here.
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Princeton Green House Tour - Princeton, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free tours of energy-efficient homes; garden tours 2-4 p.m. Tickets required. More info here.