Princeton Podcast

In Episode 18 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Ed Truscelli, Princeton Community Housing’s Executive Director. 

Mark and Ed discussed Princeton’s affordable housing challenge and how the town is working to meet its obligations, including several currently planned developments that will include affordable housing.

Ed also described how Princeton Community Housing develops, manages and advocates for affordable, welcoming, and well-maintained homes, offering all people the opportunity to build more productive and fulfilling lives here in Princeton. This includes PCH’s “Home Means Hope” capital campaign to build 25 new affordable homes and neighborhood enhancements at Princeton Community Village.

For more information on the 'Home Means Hope" capital campaign, visit their website.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999. 

In Episode 17 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda sat down with Drew Dyson, CEO of the Princeton Senior Resource Center, whose programs include social and recreational activities, health and fitness classes, educational and enrichment programs, technology assistance, retirement planning, and volunteer activities. 

In addition to discussing the Princeton Senior Resource Center’s programs, Drew Dyson also described their newly opened additional facility at 101 Poor Farm Road, offering expanded space for classrooms, meeting rooms, and a variety of places to gather both inside and outside.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999. 

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. 

In addition to describing Sustainable Princeton’s projects and partners, Christine shared some specific techniques that Princeton homeowners can use to manage their property more sustainably, as well as discussing with Mark the recently passed restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999. 

In episode 15 of the Princeton Podcast, our Host, 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.

Elizabeth brings to this project many years experience in marketing and public relations, and most recently her 28 year tenure in leadership positions at the Liberty Science Center where she promoted the Center's programs, exhibitions, and films to the public and the media.

This is a very exciting episode that we trust you will enjoy.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999. 

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda. In this episode, Mark 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.

In addition to describing the variety of programs offered by HiTOPS, Lisa also discussed HiTOPS’ expansion of online services now providing education and support for young people throughout New Jersey, as well as the fund-raising importance and popularity of the annual HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon.



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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Princeton Podcast with Mayor Mark Freda. In this episode, Mark 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 empowering women and eliminating racism, Tay also discussed the YWCA Princeton Burke Foundation Early Childhood Development Center, the Breast Cancer Resource Center, and the upcoming Tribute To Women Awards.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999.

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 Princeton YMCA with the Somerset YMCA.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999. 

In episode 11 of the Princeton Podcast, Mark Freda caught up with Jennifer Podolsky, the 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 statistics on the number of library visits this past year, the number of library card holders, the number of items loaned, as well as a list of new library materials now available for checkout.

In episode 10 of the Princeton Podcast, Mayor Mark Freda caught up with Adam Welch, the 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 described the Arts Council’s collaboration with Princeton University to develop a new format for this year’s Communiversity, now entitled April Arts and hosted at dozens of venues throughout Princeton.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999. 

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In episode 9 of the Princeton Podcast, Mark sat down with Dwaine Williamson Esq., 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 journey from the Caribbean Islands to his youth in Trenton, his position at Merrill Lynch, his experiences with his wife while raising their family as residents of Griggs Farm, as well as the importance of his educational experiences leading to his law degree and current legal practice.

The Princeton Podcast is produced as a community service by HG Media, providing audio, video, and website design services here in Princeton since 1999. 

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