Voters Approve Budget, Elect Three to Board

On Tuesday, Princeton voters approved a $63.4 general funds operating budget for 2012-13, one that includes a one percent increase of the current year's budget. 

The vote was 1,185 - 352 in favor of the budget, according to unofficial results from Princeton Borough and Princeton Township. 

Voters  returned Borough resident Rebecca Cox to the school board for a three- year term with 383 votes and also elected Borough resident Martha Land to a three- year term with 401 votes. Dudley Sipprelle garnered 198 votes, but failed to secure a seat on the board. 

In the Township, Patrick Sullivan ran unopposed for a seat on the board and garnered 738 votes. 

Specific vote totals:

Princeton Borough

• Budget approved 409-159
• Voter turnout: 13 percent

Princeton Township

• Budget approved 776-193
• Voter turnout: 8 percent