January 23, 2026

1. East Windsor Dog Owners Must Obtain or Renew Licenses by January 31. All dogs seven months of age and older are required to be licensed. An additional late fee of $1.00 per month will apply commencing February 1. Rabies vaccination must be valid through October 31, 2026 to obtain a 2026 dog license. Dog License applications are available from the Municipal Clerk’s Office or the Township website (CLICK HERE). For questions or more information, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at (609) 443-4000 ext. 437 or email to municipal_clerk@east-windsor.nj.us
2. East Windsor Township 2026 New Year's Food Drive Continues through January 31. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members are asking area residents and businesses to drop off donated non-perishable food items at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard) during business hours, the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) 24/7, or at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (69 Twin Rivers Drive). The food drive will benefit the food pantry of RISE, an area-based organization that provides assistance to local individuals and families.
3. Tips for Residents to Follow During Winter Weather Advisories and Storms:
   • Be aware of parking regulations and once snow has begun, remove all vehicles from roadways marked "NO PARKING ON SNOW COVERED ROADWAYS," to enable plow trucks to clear the roads. In general, it is helpful to park vehicles in garages and driveways wherever possible and not on the street during a storm to improve street snow clearing and safety.
   • Remove accumulated snow from abutting sidewalks within 24 hours, to assist neighbor and school student safety. When clearing snow, be mindful not to shovel snow into roadways or adjoining properties.
   • Shoveling out neighborhood fire hydrants is encouraged to allow for quick location and access in event of an emergency. Residents should be aware of fire hydrant locations and street address signs that could become inaccessible due to snow accumulation.
   • Unless officially authorized, residents should never assume that frozen ponds or lakes are suitable for skating or other recreational activities.
   • Encourage Neighbors and Friends to Sign-Up for E-News and Nixle to receive Alerts and stay informed during weather events and emergencies. To register for E-News (CLICK HERE) and for Nixle Alerts (CLICK HERE).
   • For changes in Township schedules, including municipal office hours, garbage district collections and other important updates, visit the Township website www.east-windsor.nj.us.
   

4. The East Windsor Environmental Commission Offers Residents Winter Deicing Tips. All deicers can have adverse environmental impacts to our local waterways and roadways, so less is better. Ice can be controlled and surfaces kept safe by using less road salt. Tips to help decrease the amount of deicer include:
   • Shovel Early and Often – Snow is easier to shovel before temperatures drop and it freezes to ice. Salt and deicers are not effective when more than 3 inches of snow have accumulated. Remove the slush that deicers and ice melts create before temperatures drop. This will help to keep your property ice free.
   • After removing the snow and ice, sprinkle salt sparingly. Salt works best when scattered with space between the grains (about 1"–2" is good). A coffee cup of road salt can cover up to 20 feet of driveway or 10 sidewalk squares of pavement.
   • Take Your Temperature – Salt deicers don’t work if the pavement is below 15 degrees F. At lower temperatures, use sand for traction or switch to a low temperature ice melt.
   

   More information on Winter Deicing can be obtained from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension (CLICK HERE).