November 26, 2025

1. Plaza Azteca Opens in the former Charlie Browns free standing 6,300 square foot building in the East Windsor Village Shopping Center on Princeton-Hightstown Road. Plaza Azteca, a full-service sit-down restaurant which has a liquor license, specializes in Mexican food and features a broad menu of chicken, steak, seafood and vegetarian dishes, salads varieties of burritos and chimichangas, enchiladas and quesadillas, tacos and fajitas. The restaurant has locations in 11 states, with two other New Jersey locations in Sicklerville and Marlton. Current hours are Monday through Thursday 11 A.M. to 10 P.M., Friday 11 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. and Sunday 11:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. For more information, call (609) 301-8004, or to view the menu (CLICK HERE).
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join owners for the ribbon cutting grand opening ceremony of Plaza Azteca at the East Windsor Village Shopping Center on Princeton-Hightstown Road. Pictured (from left to right) are: Jonathan Ortiz, Manager & Co-Owner, Plaza Azteca; Council Member John Zoller; Council Member Johnnie Whittington; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Council Member Joseph Miczak; Arnold Audelo, Manager & Co-Owner, Plaza Azteca and Alexander Audelo, Manager & Co-Owner, Plaza Azteca.
   

2. East Windsor Recreation Department Holiday Home Decorating Competition Is Open for Township Residents. All East Windsor residents are welcome to enter their home into the competition, simply register your address and decorate your home for the Holiday season. Decorations will be judged on creativity, not by the size or quantity of lights or displays. Displays will be reviewed from 5 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on weeknights between Monday, December 8 and Wednesday, December 17 by Recreation Commission members. There will be winners in both home and townhome/apartment categories. Prizes donated by local businesses will be provided to the winners as well as recognition in a future edition of the E-News. For more information, detailed rules and to register (CLICK HERE).

3. East Windsor Township Mayor and Council Encourage Citizens to Volunteer for Township Boards and Committees. Citizens can apply to serve on the Clean Communities Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority, Economic Development Committee, Environmental Commission, Health Advisory Board, Planning Board, Recreation Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse. Residents interested in volunteering can obtain an application form from the municipal clerk or can fill out this form (CLICK HERE) and return by email to clerk@east-windsor.nj.us, by fax to (609) 443-8303, or by mail to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Township Council, East Windsor Township Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520. For further information, call the Municipal Clerk's Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 437.
4. High School Students Invited to Serve as Student Members of East Windsor Township Boards and Commissions. The boards and commissions included in the program are Commission on Aging, Clean Communities Committee, Economic Development Commission, Environmental Commission, Health Advisory Committee and Recreation Commission, as well as the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse. High school students who wish to be considered should submit a letter indicating their area of interest and reasons or related background, by email to clerk@east-windsor.nj.us, by fax to (609) 443-8303 or by mail to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of the Township Council, East Windsor Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520.
5. REMINDER: All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Garbage Collection for Area #1 residents, normally, on Thursday, November 27, will be on the next scheduled collection day of Monday. December 1. Garbage Collection for Area #2 residents, normally on Friday, November 28, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Tuesday, December 2. Visit the Township website at (CLICK HERE) to view the public works schedule.
   
   Warm Wishes for a Safe and Blessed Thanksgiving!