June 22, 2018

1. ALERT: Roadway Resurfacing of Windsor-Perrineville Road between Old York Road and Imlaystown Road is Scheduled by Mercer County to Begin on Monday, June 25. The project, which includes milling and resurfacing of this roadway portion, is expected to be completed by July 13, weather dependent. During construction, Windsor-Perrineville Road will be closed to all but local traffic Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Traffic is being detoured to Old York Road, South Main Street, Etra Road and Cedarville Road.
2. ALERT: Milling and Paving of Probasco Road between Route 33 and Twin Rivers Drive is Expected to Begin on or about Thursday, June 28, weather dependent, and will take approximately eight days to complete. The project, performed by low bidder Richard T. Barrett Paving Company of Trenton, New Jersey, is funded in part by a $260,000 New Jersey Department of Transportation grant. Residents in work areas should take note of any posted parking restrictions. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 A.M. to 5 P.M.
3. Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Program, Sponsored by East Windsor Township and Funded by $7,000 Grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Kicks Off on Saturday, June 30. The 2018 Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Program is designed to ensure motorists are properly securing their children in child seats as required by State law. Interested residents, at no cost, can have their child seats inspected for proper fit and installation in their vehicles and receive educational materials regarding current child restraint laws. The program kicks off on Saturday, June 30, from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (69 Twin Rivers Drive). Other sessions will take place as follows: Saturday, July 7 from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Disbrow Hill Park (during Independence Day celebration); Saturday, July 21 from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Disbrow Hill Park (during "Family Night in Park" event); Tuesday, August 7 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at East Windsor P.A.L. complex, 30 Airport Road (during National Night Out), and Thursday, September 13, from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the East Windsor Police/Court Building, 80 One Mile Road.
4. Groups and Businesses Invited to Participate in "National Night Out" Set for Tuesday, August 7, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the East Windsor PAL Complex, 30 Airport Road. This annual fun educational Township event, sponsored by Mayor Janice Mironov and Council Members in conjunction with Chief of Police James Geary, features crime watch information, emergency services equipment, music, booths and displays by area groups and businesses with information and giveaways supporting the National Night Out theme. Area community groups and businesses who wish to participate can contact Det. Joseph Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 231, or gorski@ewpd.com.
5. East Windsor Independence Day Celebration Will Be Held on Saturday, July 7 (rain date Saturday, July 14) at Etra Lake Park. Free entertainment begins at 6 pm with the 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 7:30 pm 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 pm. Bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park. There also will be vendors present selling refreshments. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses. In the event of inclement weather, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 for cancellation information.
6. East Windsor Township Will Hold Document Shredding/Recycling Day on Wednesday, July 11 from 4 pm to 8 pm, at the East Windsor Senior Center, located at 40 Lanning Boulevard. This Township event is sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of Council, in conjunction with the East Windsor Clean Communities Committee. Free document shredding will be available to East Windsor residents, with a limit of ten boxes per household. No commercial drop-offs are permitted. RISE will be on-site for drop-off of shoes, clothing, blankets, working appliances, usable furniture, and housewares. NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED at this event (i.e. NO televisions, computers, computer accessories and non-working appliances.) For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
7. CALENDAR: East Windsor Is Holding "Family Night in the Park" on Saturday, July 21 at 7 pm at Etra Lake Park Featuring a Large Screen Showing of the Movie "Coco." Coco features young Miguel, who despite his family's generations-old ban on music, dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto dela Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Hector, they embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. Prior to the start of the movie, there will be inflatable rides, games, and vendors. Rain date is July 22.