In a recent government meeting, key discussions centered around educational policies and significant infrastructure developments, particularly the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.

A local education advocate emphasized the necessity of a uniform discipline policy across schools to enhance safety for both students and teachers. The advocate also highlighted the importance of a solid foundational education for all students, regardless of their career paths, and expressed a desire to foster stronger ties between the municipality of Princeton and the school board to improve educational representation.

Following the education segment, Kaylee from the USDA presented a comprehensive plan for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. The project, estimated at $15.2 million, will be funded through a combination of a $10.56 million grant and a $2.4 million loan from the USDA, alongside additional local funding. The USDA's favorable loan terms include a 40-year repayment period at a low interest rate of 2.375%, significantly lower than current commercial lending rates.

Kaylee stressed the importance of adhering to project milestones, noting that the funds must be fully disbursed within three years of obligation to avoid losing the funding. She also mentioned the necessity for environmental mitigation measures to be integrated into the construction process, reflecting a growing emphasis on sustainability in public projects.

The board expressed optimism about meeting the project deadlines, with expectations for the design phase to take approximately one year. The first loan payment will be due in June following the project's completion, which is projected for 2027. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to sign the letter of conditions for the wastewater treatment plant expansion, marking a significant step forward for the community's infrastructure development.