July 11, 2026

1. 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.
   

   

2. East Windsor Holds "Rock Bottom" Concert on Sunday, July 19 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. A Jersey Shore staple, featuring dynamic lead vocalists Dina Reagan and Gerard DiNola. Rock Bottom is a high energy rock band playing a variety of music ranging from Billy Joel, Dua Lipa and Simple Minds. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Melvin H. Kreps School auditorium (5 Kent Lane, East Windsor).
   

   

3. CALENDAR: East Windsor Township Free Summer Events at Etra Lake Park:

   • Sunday, July 19 at 6 pm Rock Bottom Concert

   • Saturday, July 25 at 6 pm The Verdict Concert

   • Sunday, August 2 at 6 pm El Ka Bong Concert

   • Sunday, August 9 at 6 pm Kickin' Wing Concert

4. Special Notice from East Windsor Environmental Commission: Fireflies. Township residents can help fireflies (lightning bugs) make a comeback. Fireflies light up our yards on hot summer nights, and many of us have cherished memories of them. But fireflies are disappearing all over the world, and it's believed to be because of human encroachment on habitat and increased light pollution from development and traffic. The good news is there are a few things we can do to help fireflies make a comeback!

• Turn off outdoor lights in the evening. If it is needed, use lighting that is useful, targeted, low level, controlled, and warm-colored. (See Darksky's Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting.) If you have inside lights on, close the blinds.

• Plant native plants.

• Mow grass less frequently and raise the length of the cut to 4 inches.

• When leaves drop in the fall, rake them if you want, but keep them in your yard.

• Use non-pesticide solutions for insect control when possible.

Check out the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for more information on fireflies and (CLICK HERE) for more information on light pollution.