July 3, 2026

1. East Windsor Independence Day Celebration Will Be Held TODAY Friday, July 3 (rain date Saturday, July 11) at Etra Lake Park. Free entertainment begins at 6 P.M. with Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6 piece band from the Delaware Valley area best known for its traditional jazz sound, followed at 7:45 P.M. by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a 6 piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing "Americana" and a variety of popular melodies. The spectacular Fireworks Display will commence immediately following the musical presentations, at approximately 9:30 P.M. Bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park. There will also be vendors present selling refreshments. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses.
   
   
2. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of Council Will Hold Recycling Day and Document Shredding Event on Wednesday, July 15 from 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Rain or Shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). Free paper shredding services to securely dispose of unneeded personal documents and confidential files are available to East Windsor Residents Only, until the shredding truck is full. No commercial documents, and there is a limit of ten boxes per household. Plastic film recycling is available at the event, with accepted materials including, bread bags, grocery bags, air pillows, ziploc, bubble wrap, produce bags, dry cleaning bags, shipping envelopes and newspaper sleeves. Electronic recycling is available for computers, computer monitors, laptops and televisions. Also accepted for drop-off are fluorescent bulbs, cell phones and printer cartridges. RISE will be on site to collect usable furniture, clothing, blankets and working household appliances and electronics. For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 415.
3. East Windsor Township Fire Company #1 and Fire Company #2 Recruiting Volunteers. Consider serving your community and being part of one of East Windsor's 100% volunteer fire companies. If interested, call (609) 448-5487 for Fire #1 or (609) 443-5130 for Fire #2.
   
   
4. REMINDER: All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED and No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Friday, July 3 due to the Independence Day holiday. Residents of Area #2, who would normally have garbage collection on Friday, July 3, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Tuesday, July 7. Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.