October 16, 2026

1. Early In-Person Voting Begins Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1 at Eight Sites in Mercer County, Including East Windsor at the Hickory Corner Branch Library. Early Voting hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. and Sunday, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Voters can vote in-person on regular voting machines at any of the eight Mercer County early voting sites below, which include East Windsor:
   • East Windsor: Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road
   • Ewing: Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Avenue
   • Hamilton: Colonial Fire House Company, 801 Kuser Road
   • Lawrence: Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike at Darrah Lane,
   • Pennington: Pennington Fire Department, 120 Broemel Place
   • Princeton: Princeton Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street
   • Trenton: Trenton Fire Headquarters, 244 Perry Street
   • West Windsor: Mercer County Library- West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road West
   

2. Vote By Mail Applications Must Be Mailed by Tuesday, October 27 or Returned in Person by 3 P.M. on Monday, November 2 to the Mercer County Clerk’s Office. Completed Vote by Mail ballots can be placed in any secure drop box up to 8 P.M. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3 or must be postmarked by Monday, November 2 . A secure drop box for completed Vote by Mail Ballots is located in front of the East Windsor Municipal Court/Police Building (80 One Mile Road).

3. East Windsor Township Encourages Residents to Support and Participate in Younity (Formerly Womanspace) "Communities of Light" Scheduled for Monday, October 26. Communities of Light is geared to raise funds and to raise public awareness about the important subject of domestic violence in our communities and the availability of resources for victims. Citizens and businesses can participate and support Younity by purchasing candles and lighting them in front of their residences and places of business on Monday, October 26 at 5 P.M. Luminary kits, containing six candles each, can be purchased for $15 at any time at the Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road). All proceeds will go 100% directly to Younity (formerly Womanspace), founded in 1977, as the only non-profit agency providing crisis intervention and support services, including 24-hour hotlines, counseling, housing and legal assistance, for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mercer County. For further information, call (609) 448-5678, ext. 231.

   

   Mayor Janice Mironov, Police Officers, and Younity representative launch local participation in “Communities of Light" by lightning a candle. Pictured (from left to right) are: Police Lieutenant Ryan Mattek; Chief of Police Jason Hart; Mayor Janice Mironov; Adia Allen, Younity Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Coordinator; Police Detective Thomas Nicola and Police Lieutenant Thomas Meyer.

4. East Windsor Will Participate in Operation Medicine Cabinet October 24, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., offering residents the opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reducing possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs. The Township has a drop box in the lobby of the police/court building at 80 One Mile Road for the collection of these various medications. This special one-day collaborative event with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is intended to focus community attention on the importance and opportunity for secure and responsible disposal of medications. Collected medications will be turned over to the DEA on the next business day for final disposal. The Township maintains a year-round 24/7 accessible permanent medicine drop box in the lobby of the police/court building.
5. East Windsor Recreation Hosts Halloween “Trick-or-Treat” Event on Saturday, October 24, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. The free community event, for children 12 and under, will include Halloween themed arts and crafts, face painting, DJ, and Trick-or-Treat trail. Interested participants MUST be accompanied by an adult and will need to register through Community Pass (CLICK HERE). In the event of inclement weather, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 8 A.M. on the day of the event for updates.
6. East Windsor Offers Final Free Flu Clinic on Thursday, October 22 from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard), for East Windsor and Hightstown residents 60 years and older. The vaccinations are by appointment only by calling the Township Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 422.

7. East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov Announces Project Developer, Community Investment Strategies, Is Accepting Preliminary Applications for The Place at East Windsor, a new 56 unit income-restricted housing community in East Windsor. Preliminary applications will be accepted through October 26. Information packets and preliminary applications are available at the Township municipal building (16 Lanning Boulevard) and at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). Following the October 26 pre-application period, a randomized lottery will be held to determine a household's order on the list and provide a full application to be processed to determine eligibility for occupancy. Rent is based on household income, income, credit and other eligibility requirements apply.
   
   Mayor Mironov urged local residents that, “While New Jersey law does not allow a residency restriction, this provides a great opportunity for local residents, through the process, to receive consideration for an affordable unit here in East Windsor. Senior citizens seeking to stay in the community, young folks raised here and starting out with limited incomes, locally employed teachers and first responders, and local families -- who might qualify should obtain and submit a Pre-Application. The process to submit a Pre-Application is very simply and is the initial step to be entered for consideration and possible selection to occupy this brand new housing community.” The Place at East Windsor offers a variety of floor plans to accommodate different household needs. Each apartment includes high-efficiency central heating and air conditioning, luxury vinyl flooring, ceramic-tiled bathrooms, a dishwasher, refrigerator, range, and washer and dryer hookups. The Place at East Windsor is a 100% smoke-free community. To learn more about The Place at East Windsor (CLICK HERE). To fill out an preliminary application (CLICK HERE) or stop by the East Windsor municipal building or East Windsor senior center.