October 14, 2016

1. REMINDER: Last Day to Register to Vote in the November 8 General Election is Tuesday, October 18.  For individuals who wish to Vote by Mail, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 1 by mail and Monday, November 7 by 3 pm in person. Registration forms and vote by mail application forms can be obtained online at www.njelections.org. Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext.240.


2. East Windsor Honors Firefighters of the Year Robert Pycior and Bruce Cowper for their volunteer fire service dedication. Robert Pycior of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and Bruce Cowper of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 were presented with proclamations from Mayor Janice Mironov in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. Robert Pycior joined East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 in October 2011 as a probationary firefighter then graduated from the Mercer County Fire Academy in June 2012. He quickly ascended through Company leadership, serving as Recording Secretary in 2013, Engineer in 2014, and Lieutenant in 2015 through the current time, as well as Chairperson of the Business Fund Drive and a member of the Golf Outing and Business Fund Drive. Robert Pycior also is actively involved on the Fire Prevention Committee visiting schools and daycare centers, where he has worked closely with children during fire prevention presentations, as well as participating in numerous community events and prevention activities. In 2015, Robert Pycior was the top Company responder, responding to 429 calls and also attending many drills, meetings, special trainings and work-details for a total of 578 firematic man-hours. Bruce Cowper joined East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 in 2015 then graduated from the Burlington County Fire Academy in June 2015. He was honored at the Burlington County Chiefs' Dinner for achieving the Academy's highest grade point average in 2015. Bruce Cowper, currently serving as Vice President, has responded to over 123 fire calls and attended over 30 training drills as well as numerous community events and prevention activities. He also participated in the 9/11 Tunnel to Towers run in 2015, honoring 9/11 first responders. Thank you to all of our great fire company volunteers!
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov honors East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Firefighter of the Year Robert Pycior. Pictured (from left to right) are: Chief James McCann, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Robert Pycior, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Firefighter of the Year, and President Jack Israel, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.
   
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov honors East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Firefighter of the Year Bruce Cowper. Pictured (from left to right) are: Bruce Cowper, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Fire Fighter of the Year;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov, and Chief Stephen Genthe, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2.

3. East Windsor Offers Free Flu Clinics on Wednesday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 26 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard), for all residents 60 and older.  The vaccinations are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the Township Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 222. Anyone needing transportation, call the Township Senior Center at (609) 371-7192.

4. East Windsor Will Participate in New Jersey Division of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, October 22 from 10 am to 2 pm, providing a drop box in the lobby of the police/court building (80 One Mile Road). Operation Medicine Cabinet provides a secure and legal means to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reduces possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs. This special one-day collaborative event with the U.S. 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 Proclaimed October 6 "Knock Out Opiate Abuse Day," which is intended to raise awareness of opiate abuse in New Jersey. New Jersey is in the midst of a life threatening opiate abuse epidemic. In New Jersey alone, over 2.75 million prescriptions for highly addictive opioids were prescribed to children, friends and family members, many times without any information of their addictive qualities. Drug-Free New Jersey has revealed that opioid use prior to high school graduation increases the risk of future opioid misuse after high school by 33%. "Knock Out Opiate Abuse Day" is an outreach to educate physicians and families of the pros and cons of opiates while considering safer treatment options. Mayor Janice S. Mironov, along with East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse Members Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager and John Zoller recognized the date with a Mayoral Proclamation which was presented to the Mercer County Office on Addiction Services. The proclamation urges all citizens to recognize and raise awareness about opiate abuse in New Jersey and preventing addiction. 
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov proclaimed “Knock Out Opiate Abuse Day” October 6, 2016. Pictured (from left to right) are: Council Member John Zoller, EWMAPSA Member; Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager, Coordinator, East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (EWMAPSA); Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Edward “Chip” Meara, Director, Mercer County Office on Addiction Services, and Al Grupper, EWMAPSA Member.

6. East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Holds Free Fire Prevention Open House Tomorrow Saturday, October 15, from 11 am to 3 pm, rain or shine, at the fire station at 69 Twin Rivers Drive. The event will include an opportunity for the community to learn about fire prevention, as well as meet local firefighters and learn about firefighting equipment. Children will have an opportunity to earn a junior firefighter certificate by participating in supervised activities meant to simulate what a firefighter does, as well as ride on a fire truck. There will also be a live demonstration about kitchen safety and proper use of a fire extinguisher. Residents interested in joining the Fire Company are encouraged to attend and obtain information. The event is open to the public and there is no charge. For further information, visit www. ewvfc2. org or call (609) 443-5130.

7. Deadline for Applications for "The Property Tax Freeze" for Seniors Extended to October 17, 2016.  Homeowners who were 65 or older or 100% disabled in 2015 and received Federal Social Security Disability benefits may be eligible for this program that establishes a base year for property taxes and reimburses the homeowner for any increase in the future tax years.  To qualify, a senior must live in New Jersey continuously for at least 10 years, owned or lived in his/her home or mobile home for at least the last 3 years, paid the full amount of property taxes or site fees due for the base year and each succeeding year for which the reimbursement is claimed, and had gross income for 2015 of $70,000 or less and for 2014 of $85,553 or less. To learn more about this program, contact the Township Tax Collector Anne Blake at (609) 443-4000, ext. 230.

8. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Issues Advisory Urging Motorists to Be Extra Cautious with Deer Mating Season Underway.   Click here to view release and tips offered to help motorists to stay safe.

9. Township Recreation Department Offers Trip to New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Game on Thursday, December 22, at 7 pm at the Prudential Center in Newark.   This is the Recreation Department's seasons greeting holiday game promo night which includes a photo on the ice after the game.  The bus will leave from the municipal building at 4:30 pm and return at approximately 10:30 pm.  The $75 fee includes transportation, a ticket for entrance to the game in Section 109 or 114, Rows 5 to 8, and adult supervision for unaccompanied children.  Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration is online, on a first come first serve basis, at: https://register.communitypass.net/EastWindsor.   For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225 or email recreation@east-windsor.nj.us.