July 1, 2022

1. REMINDER: East Windsor Independence Day Celebration Will Be Held on Saturday, July 2 (rain date Saturday, July 9) at Etra Lake Park. Free entertainment begins at 6 P.M. 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 7:45 P.M. 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 P.M. 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 any updates.
2. REMINDER: All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED and No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Monday, July 4 due to the Independence Day holiday. Residents of Area #1, who would normally have garbage collection on Monday, July 4, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Thursday, July 7. Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.
3. East Windsor Township Is Holding Document Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event on Wednesday, July 13 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M., Rain or Shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). This Township event, sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members, will offer Free document shredding to East Windsor residents (no commercial drop-offs are permitted), with a limit of ten boxes per household, and until the shredding truck is full. Electronic recycling is limited to televisions, computers and accessories, monitors, fax machines, VCR's, cable boxes and telephones. Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times. For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
4. Primrose School Approved by Township Planning Board to Locate in the Former Rite Aid Pad Site on Dutch Neck Road. Construction, expected to begin in the coming weeks, will add 1,896 square feet to the existing 11,505 square foot building and adapt and reuse it for a child day care facility. Primrose School is a part of a national system of accredited preschools that provide a premier early education and child care experience for children and families.
5. East Windsor Holds "Family Night in the Park" on Saturday, July 16 at 7 P.M. at Etra Lake Park Featuring a Large Screen Showing of the Movie "Encanto". Encanto is a fantasy comedy new release (2021) Disney computer-animated film; Colombian teenager Maribel Madrigal has to face the frustration of being the only member of her magical family without special powers. Prior to the start of the movie, there will be games, DJ music and dancing. 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.
6. East Windsor Holds "Wooden Ships Band" Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Concert on Sunday, July 24 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. The Wooden Ships Band pays homage to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. They faithfully reproduce the CSN songbook and together they will take you back in time to the era of the 1970's. 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.
7. East Windsor Child Passenger Car Safety Seat Inspection Initiative, Funded by $6,480 Grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Continues on Monday, July 18, from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the Police/Municipal Court Building, and runs through September. The Child Passenger Car Safety Seat Inspection Program is designed to ensure motorists are properly securing their children in child seats as required by State law. Interested residents can have their child seats inspected for proper fit and installation in their vehicles and will receive educational materials regarding current child restraint laws. Additional inspection sessions will take place as follows: at Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) on Friday, September 16 from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. and at the Township National Night Out event at the East Windsor P.A.L. Complex (30 Airport Road) on Tuesday, August 2 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
8. Groups and Businesses Invited to Participate in "National Night Out" Set for Tuesday, August 2, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the East Windsor PAL Complex, 30 Airport Road. This annual fun educational Township event, sponsored by Mayor Janice S. 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 offer support, participate or host a booth can contact Lt. Ryan Mattek at (609) 448-5678, ext. 239, or mattek@ewpd.com.