Mayor Janice Mironov and Members of Council -- Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, Marc Lippman, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller -- Present

 
East Windsor Township
E-News Updates!
 

August 20, 2021

  1. REMINDER: East Windsor to Hold "Wooden Ships Band: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute" on Sunday, August 22 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. "Take the beauty and intricacy of the vocal harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, add the voices of three women and you get a CSN experience that transcends the typical tribute band". These free events are made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses. In the event of questionable weather, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 1 P.M. the day of the event.
  2. East Windsor to Hold "Gathering Time" Concert on Sunday, August 29 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. For over a decade, Long-Island-based folk-rock/Americana trio Gathering Time has toured both in the US and internationally, mixing new interpretations of both '60s and '70s classics and old traditional tunes with their strong original songs. In the event of questionable weather, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 1 P.M. the day of the event.
  3. East Windsor Roadway Improvements to Oakbranch Road, Pineybranch Road, Pinehurst Drive, and Warren Drive Are Scheduled to Begin with Concrete Work on or about Monday, August 23. The project will include milling and resurfacing, as well as repairs to curbs, driveway aprons, storm drains and handicapped ramps. The roadway improvements, funded by a $530,000 New Jersey Department of Transportation grant, are anticipated to be completed on or about October 22, weather permitting.
  4. ALERT: Mercer County Milling and Paving of Stockton Street (County Route 571) in Hightstown Borough from Main Street (Highway 33) to Oak Lane continues to approximately September 3, weather permitting. Traffic is signed for a detour at Route 130 and Stockton Street using Route 130, Town Center Road and North Main Street (County Route 539). Only local traffic is permitted. Stockton Street will remain open during non-work hours. Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M.
  5. East Windsor Township Awarded $495,000 Grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Construction of the Union Transportation Trail Extension. The highly competitive Local Aid Infrastructure Fund grant, successfully obtained by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members, will fund the Union Transportation Trail Extension in East Windsor. The East Windsor extension project will commence at the current trail terminus at the Monmouth/Mercer County border in the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area near the intersection of Old York Road and Sharon Road. The trail plan will extend approximately 3.5 miles passing near the Working Dog Winery, continue over the New Jersey Turnpike at Windsor Perrineville Road, pass through two local parks, Woods Road Community Park and Turnpike Park, and ultimately connect to a proposed trail head and parking area at the intersection of Route 33 and Airport Road. With this East Windsor extension, the UTT system would run for over 12 miles to the Ocean County/Monmouth County line near Crosswicks Creek Park.
  6. REMINDER: Third Quarter Tax Bills Are Due August 25. Per state regulations, there is no further grace period and interest will accrue back to August 1 on tax bills not paid by August 25. Taxpayers can view their tax bills on the Township website (CLICK HERE) and can pay through the Township on-line system or can await the receipt of the mailed tax bill. Contact the Township Tax Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 230 with any questions. (CLICK HERE) to view additional information regarding the 2021 Tax Rate.
  7. Ceremony for 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Will Be Held on Saturday, September 11 at 10 A.M. to remember and honor the anniversary of September 11. The ceremony will take place at the existing 9/11 Memorial located on the grounds of the East Windsor Township Municipal Building, at 16 Lanning Boulevard. The public is welcome to join us.
  8. Mercer County Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Event Will Be Held on Saturday, September 11, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at the John T. Dempster Fire School, located at 350 Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence Township. No registration is required, just proof of Mercer County residency. Residents can dispose of aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides, herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil based paints, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, and fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. Used electronic equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions, and microwaves will be accepted. For further information, visit the MCIA website at www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
  9. East Windsor Is Seeking Nominations for the 2021 Township Business Awards Program. The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts to improve or contribute to the community. The three categories of Township award recognition are: (1) Business Beautification - creating an attractive appearance, for example, through landscaping, flowers, and other enhancements to their structures and site; (2) Community Service - providing for community contributions and service, and (3) Community Enhancement - providing some manner of community enhancement, for example, through extraordinary job creation, an unusual or special product or opportunity or any community value added aspect related to their business. Green and sustainable practices, for example, green products, energy conservation, reduction of waste and energy consumption are encouraged and will be given more weight. Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Building and on-line at the Township website at (CLICK HERE). The deadline for nominations is September 17.

Sign up for East Windsor Township Nixle Alerts by texting "08520" to the number 888-777 from your cell phone or register online (CLICK HERE) to receive the notifications via email and/or mobile phone.


You can also contact the Township at (609) 443-4000, visit the Municipal Building at 16 Lanning Boulevard, just off Princeton-Hightstown Road (Route 571) or log onto www.east-windsor.nj.us.  For Senior Citizen Program information call (609) 371-7192.



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