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Christine Symington on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 16 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Christine Symington, the Executive Director of Sustainable Princeton, a team of committed professionals working to make Princeton a model community of sustainability. CLICK HERE to listen to this...
Elizabeth Romanaux on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 15 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda, sat down with Elizabeth Romanaux, the Founder and Project Director of the new Princeton Einstein Museum of Science, currently in the process of funding and development. CLICK HERE to listen to this episode on...
Lisa Shelby on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 14 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Lisa Shelby, the Executive Director of HiTOPS, a Princeton non-profit organization providing inclusive and youth-informed sex education and LGBTQ+ support for young people. CLICK HERE to listen to...
Tay Walker on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 13 of the Princeton Podcast, Princeton Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Tay Walker, Chief Executive Officer of the Princeton YWCA, currently celebrating their centennial. In addition to describing the variety of programs offered to support YWCA’s mission of...
Kate Beck on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 12 of the Princeton Podcast, Princeton Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Kate Bech, the Executive Director of the Princeton YMCA. In addition to describing the variety of popular YMCA programs, Kate also shared some exciting news about the expansion of the...
Jennifer Podolsky on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 11 of the Princeton Podcast, Mark Freda caught up with Jennifer Podolsky, Executive Director of the Princeton Public Library. In addition to describing the extensive variety of library programs provided to our community, Jennifer also shared some impressive...
Adam Welch on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode10 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Adam Welch, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton. In addition to describing the variety of programs provided by the Arts Council, as well as his notable work in ceramics, Adam...
Dwaine Williamson on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 9 of the Princeton Podcast, Mark sat down with Dwaine Williamson, a Princeton Councilman who has served on a variety of Princeton’s boards and committees. In addition to their conversation on the many benefits of community service, Dwaine described his...
Lance Liverman on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 8 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda invited Lance Liverman, a lifelong Princeton resident who has served on many of Princeton’s boards and committees for the past 25 years. Mark and Lance focused much of their conversation on the evolution of...
Michael Yeh & Shawn Gallagher on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In Episode 7 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda invited Michael Yeh, Princeton’s Director of Emergency Services representing the Princeton Fire Department, and Shawn Gallagher, Chief of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad. Among the variety of topics...
Jim Waltman on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
IIn episode 6 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda invited Jim Waltman, Executive Director of The Watershed Institute to discuss among many topics, the impact of stormwater runoff in the greater Princeton area. They also discussed Jim’s background from his youth...
Kristin Appelget on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 5 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda sat down with Kristin Appelget,Director of Community and Regional Affairs at Princeton University. They discussed Kristin’s background and career experiences, the wide variety of Kristin’s lifelong community...
Leticia Fraga on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In episode 4 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Princeton Council President, Leticia Fraga. They discussed Leticia’s background, her role as Princeton Council President, how her involvement with town council helped her feel at home here in...
Bernie Hvozdovic on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In the 3rd episode of the Princeton Podcast, Mark Freda sat down with Bernie Hvozdovic, Princeton’s New Administrator, to discuss the current issues and events here in Princeton. They also discussed Bernie’s background, his administrative duties, the impact of COVID...
Jeff Grosser on the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda
In the 2nd episode of the Princeton Podcast, Mark Freda sat down with Jeff Grosser, Princeton’s Municipal Health Officer, to discuss the current state of affairs regarding COVID 19 issues and events here in Princeton. They also discussed Jeff’s background, his daily...
Mayor Mark Freda Agrees to Host the Princeton Podcast
Princeton New Jersey is home to many remarkable Princetonians, including Noble Prize Winners, Pulitzer Prize Winners, National Medal Award Recipients, to name a very, very few. Princeton New Jersey is also home to many less famous, but nonetheless remarkable...
How to Care For and Lead Your Local Community
Mark Freda recently appeared as the guest on Keri Roberts podcast, Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things. Before being Mayor, Mark was a volunteer of the fire department and first aid and rescue squad as well as a part of the Borough Council. He also worked in...
Upcoming April 12th Council Meeting Agenda
In this facebook live video, Princeton Mayor Mark Freda discusses upcoming April 12, 2021 council meeting agenda and encourages public attendance.
Grover Cleveland’s Birthday Commemorated in the Princeton Cemetery
On a damp and chilly day, a handful of soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, along with Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, gathered to lay a wreath at the grave of former U.S. President Grover Cleveland in the Princeton Cemetery. The annual ceremony...
Mayor Mark Freda Speaks Out Against Hate: Princeton Mayor On Anti-Asian Violence
'Speak Out' Against Hate: Princeton Mayor On Anti-Asian Violence Mayor Mark Freda asked Princetonians to celebrate diversity "that exists within our country." By Sarah Salvadore, Patch PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Mayor Mark Freda on Thursday condemned the attacks...
Princeton Mayor Mark Freda Discusses Campaign, Term Goals, and Finding Balance
By Katherine Dailey and Daniel Drake, The Daily Princetonian Assistant News Editor Katherine Dailey '24 sits down with new Princeton Mayor Mark Freda to discuss his campaign, goals for his term, and balancing work, family, and service. Edited by Daniel Drake '24.
Demonstrators Demand University Democratize, Share Health Resources
By Donald Gilpin, Town Topics More than 100 demonstrators — community members and University students — gathered on the walkways stretching from FitzRandolph Gate on Nassau Street to Nassau Hall on Saturday afternoon, February 13, to demand that Princeton...
Princeton has a New Mayor in Town
By Lisa Jacknow, Princeton Perspectives Mark Freda has one goal as Mayor of Princeton – to make things easier for everyone that lives here. And he means it. As a lifelong Princeton resident, Freda knows this town and many of the people that live here. If he doesn’t...
COVID Vaccine Clinic at Suzanne Patterson Building
Princeton NJ - January 13, 2021 - Princeton rolled out phase 1a of COVID vaccines this week. The Princeton Health Department set up a COVID Vaccine Clinic at The Suzanne Patterson Building for Healthcare Workers and Emergency Personnel in Mercer County. Princeton...
‘Words Matter’: Princeton Mayor Denounces Attack On Capitol
By Sarah Salvadore, Patch.com PRINCETON, NJ – Princeton mayor Mark Freda expressed "shock" and "disappointment" at the attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters on Wednesday. "One of the fundamental ideals of our democracy is the peaceful transition of power. No...
Mayor Freda Sworn In, Fraga Named President Of Princeton Council
By Anne Levin, Town Topics Mark Freda officially began his term as Princeton’s mayor Monday evening after being sworn in by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman at Princeton Council’s annual reorganization meeting. Council members Leticia Fraga and David Cohen took the...
Princeton Officially Welcomes Newest Mayor
By Lea Kahn, CentralJersey.com Mark Freda, a lifelong Princeton resident and former Princeton Borough Council member, was sworn into office as the second mayor of the Municipality of Princeton at the Princeton Council’s annual reorganization meeting Jan. 4. Freda, who...
Princeton Mayor Mark Freda Gives a Speech at Municipal Reorganization Meeting
‘Let’s move forward together’: Full text of new Princeton Mayor Mark Freda’s speech at municipal reorganization meeting Princeton Mayor Mark Freda. Photo by Rich Hundley III. By Krystal Knapp, Planet Princeton Princeton’s new mayor, Mark Freda, was officially...
Mark Freda Sworn In as Princeton NJ Mayor
Q&A With New Princeton Mayor Mark Freda
New Princeton Mayor Mark Freda outside his home in late December. Photo: Rich Hundley III. By Krystal Knapp, Planet Princeton Mark Freda will be sworn in as the mayor of Princeton during a public meeting on Zoom Monday, Jan. 4, at 5:30 p.m. Freda, a lifelong Princeton...
Mark Freda on Facebook Live with Liz Lempert on November 19th 2020
Princeton Mayor-Elect Mark Freda hosted Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert in the final virtual Facebook Live discussion series of the year.
Mark Freda Speaks at Veterans Day Ceremony
Sophie Dennehy Photography On Veterans Day, Princeton community honors those who served By Krystal Knapp, Planet Princeton The Spirit of Princeton held a Veterans Day ceremony at the All Wars Monument on Wednesday morning to honor all those who served the United...
Mark Freda Was Elected to Become the Second Mayor of the Municipality of Princeton
Princeton residents presumably choose their next mayor, councilwoman By LEA KAHN, Staff Writer at CentralJersey.com - November 11, 2020 In an election that held no surprises, Mark Freda was elected to become the second mayor of the Municipality of Princeton,...
Mark Freda on Facebook Live on November 5th 2020
? Dear Supporters, I want to thank all of you for your support and advice over the last several months. Additionally I would like to share with you some of the steps I have taken to get off to a solid start in January as I start my term as Mayor of Princeton. This...
Mark Freda Elected Princeton NJ Mayor
Following the unofficial results of Tuesday?s general election, Mark Freda received 9,315 votes to secure the office of Princeton Mayor. Running unopposed, the Democratic candidate?replaces Liz Lempert, who has served as mayor of consolidated Princeton since 2012 and...
Mark Freda Hosts Former Princeton Police Chief on Facebook Live
On Thursday October 22nd recently retired Princeton Police Chief Nick Sutter joined Mark Freda for our 13th Facebook Live presentation. Sutter retired earlier this month after 25 years of service with both the Princeton Borough Police Department and then from...
Princeton Mayoral Seat is Unopposed on the Ballot
By. LEA KAHN, Staff Writer - Princeton Packet, October 14, 2020 Ask Mark Freda for his opinion on the top issue that he would like to address if he is sworn in again as the second mayor of the Municipality of Princeton, and his answer is simple and concise:...
Mark Freda hosted Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair Lisa Serieyssol on October 8th Facebook Live
October 14, 2020 Bike Boulevards Bring Opportunities For Bikers of All Ages and Abilities by Donald Gilpin in Town Topics In promoting cycling as the best way to get around town, Democratic mayoral candidate Mark Freda hosted Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee...
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Mark Freda on Facebook Live October 8th 2020
Freda Hosted Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair on Facebook Live PRINCETON, N.J. ? Mark Freda, democratic candidate for Princeton mayor, hosted Lisa Serieyssol, Chair of Princeton?s Bike Advisory Committee, on Facebook Live Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m....
Arts Council of Princeton Creates Another Great Mural on Spring Street
Thank you Arts Council of Princeton for another great mural on Spring Street. Ballots have started to arrive. Some ways to return them are: 1) The Secure Ballot Dropbox located in the courtyard at the Princeton Municipal Complex, 400 Witherspoon St 2) Mail your ballot...
Former Princeton Township Mayor Woodbridge Supports Mark Freda
Town Topics, September 30, 2020 To the Editor: I was delighted to see that my friend Mark Freda is running for mayor. Mark is perfect for that position and I encourage all who can vote to support his candidacy. I have known Mark and his extended family for over 40...
Mark Freda on Facebook Live September 24th 2020
In Mark's 11th Facebook Live presentation. Jack Morrison, President of the Princeton Merchants Association, joined Mark to discuss the impact of COVID19 on our local business community and why now it is more important than ever to buy local. ?These virtual events have...
Mark Freda Has All Skills Necessary To Be Progressive, Effective Mayor
To The Editor of Town Topics, September 23, 2020 To the Editor: I write this note in unwavering and strong support of Mark Freda for mayor of Princeton. I am extremely honored to write about my support for Mark?s candidacy as he has led Princeton into new heights....
Mark Freda Hosts 10th Facebook Live with Jo Butler
? Over the past few months, I have used a series of Facebook Live sessions to address the many comments, concerns and questions about issues in town that you and others have shared with me.?All of these are appreciated.?Continuing fluid conversations with...
Mark Freda Interviewed by Adam Bierman on PCTV’s ‘Breezin’ with Bierman’
Mark Freda, democratic candidate for Princeton mayor, was recently featured on Princeton Community Television?s August 2020 episode of Breezin? with Bierman with host Adam Bierman. In the 30-minute live broadcast, Freda answered questions ?from the street,? sharing...
Mark Freda On Facebook Live August 27th 2020
Mark Freda, democratic candidate for Princeton mayor, hosted the ninth in a series of virtual meet and greets on Facebook Live on Thursday, August 27th. This week?s topics included info on Princeton's website and some answers to recently received questions. "Over the...
Mark Freda on Facebook Live August 13th 2020
Mark Freda, democratic candidate for Princeton mayor, hosted the eighth in a series of virtual meet and greets on Facebook Live on Thursday, August 13th at 2 p.m. EST. This week?s topics included an update on the municipal budget and some questions he has recently...
Mark Freda to Participate in the Joint Effort Princeton Witherspoon – Jackson Community 2020 Virtual Safe Streets Summer Schedule
JOINT EFFORT PRINCETON WITHERSPOON - JACKSON COMMUNITY 2020 VIRTUAL SAFE STREETS SUMMER SCHEDULE "DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ROMUS BROADWAY"? ?WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH,?6:15PM-8:00PM "Future of Princeton" & Community Development Hot Topics" such as Affordable...
Mark Freda on Facebook Live on Thursday, July 30 2020
? This is the 7th in a series of Mark's public talks on Facebook Live that have touched upon important issues in Princeton including systemic racism, affordable housing, and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please submit your questions and comments for...