April 12, 2024

1. REMINDER: Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Hold Recycling Day Event on Saturday, April 13, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., Rain or Shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). Free paper shredding services to securely dispose of unneeded personal documents and confidential files will be available from 10 A.M.to 2 P.M. or until the truck is full, to East Windsor Residents Only. There is a limit of ten boxes per household; no commercial documents. Electronic recycling includes televisions, computers and accessories, monitors, fax machines, VCR's, cable boxes and radios. Residents also will be able to drop off fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, cell phones and printer cartridges. RISE will be on site to collect usable furniture, clothing, blankets and working household appliances and electronics. For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
2. Stream Cleanup Co-Sponsored by The Watershed Institute and East Windsor Township on Saturday, April 20, from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Etra Lake Park, Rain or Shine. Pre-registration is recommended (CLICK HERE). Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and long sleeves, and bring work gloves. Trash bags will be provided. Adults must accompany minors. For additional information or to register, visit The Watershed Institute website at www.thewatershed.org.
3. Oath of Office Administered by Mayor Mironov to New Police Officers Zachary Fritz and Vincent Ceres. Police Officer Zachary Fritz graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in June 2023 and previously served as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer for the Point Pleasant Police Department. Police Officer Vincent Ceres graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy in March 2023 and previously served as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Deal Police Department. Police Officers Fritz and Ceres are assigned to the Uniform Services Division.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly hired Police Officers Zachary Fritz and Vincent Ceres. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Police Officer Vincent Ceres, Police Officer Zachary Fritz and Chief of Police Jason Hart.
   
4. East Windsor Has Been Awarded $225,000 Federal Grant Funding for Purchase of a New Bus for Senior Center Transportation Services. This funding, enabled through the support of Senator Cory Booker, will enable the Township to enhance handicap accessible and reliable bus services offered to senior residents. Services will include transportation to and from the Senior Center, medical appointments, grocery shopping and group trips. The Township will navigate the timelines and processes of the federal agencies to access and use the funds.
5. Mayor Janice S. Mironov Issued Proclamation for National Volunteer Week and Recognized East Windsor Senior Center Volunteers. The Mayoral Proclamation, noting that, "volunteerism is one of the basic traits in the American character . . . was established in 1974 to recognize and honor the generous people who volunteer their time and services to an organization or cause to help better our communities," recognizes that, "the Senior Center Volunteers help in the development, coordination and integration of the various programs and services available to senior citizens." The Proclamation continues, "the East Windsor Township Senior Center Volunteers realize the important part of giving back to their senior community by volunteering to assist in classes, games, arts and crafts, reading, exercise programs, special events and many other activities, in addition to the Mercer County Nutrition Project, which serves lunch to more than 70 seniors daily," and "expresses appreciation to our volunteers for their excellent and dedicated efforts to the East Windsor community." Thank you to our wonderful Senior Center Volunteers!
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented Proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week to Township Commission on Aging Chairperson and Members at a celebration for the Senior Center volunteers. Pictured (from left to right) are: Helen Feng; Dylis Henninger; Barbara Gilbert; Linda Feldstein; Amy Lerner; Chairperson Sydelle Norris; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Fay Fisch; Jennifer Worringer; Karen Goldman, and Vice Chairperson Deborah Thomas
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented Certificates of Appreciation to East Windsor Senior Center volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers (listed alphabetically) are: Brunetta Allen, Sara Bierman, David Brandes, Mary Brandes, Sam Chao, Sirish Dave, Nancy Demme, Dennis Devers,Ke-Ling Fang, Linda Feldstein, Helen Feng, Barry Fisch, Fay Fisch, Linda Fowler, Mindy Gerber, Barbara Gilbert, Karen Goldman, Sharon Goldstein, Terry Goldstein, Kathleen Griffin, John Guarniere, Theresa Hann, Dilys Henninger, Robert Kashman, Amy Lerner, Derrick Lynch, Scott Marshall, Wanda McGuinness, Veronica Nash, Chairperson Sydelle Norris, Hope Pakula, Mark Pakula, John Palmieri, Larry Parker, Paula Parker, Marc Platizky, Miguel Rivera, Debbie Schipmann, Tim Schipmann, Margaret Steadman, Deborah Thomas, Joseph User, Valerie Vaughan, Jennifer Worringer and Morteza Zarnani
6. East Windsor Township Soliciting Nominations for Annual "Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer." The Award is to recognize a senior citizen who has exhibited outstanding service through volunteerism to the community by way of the schools, religious institutions, service organizations or directly to the public. This service can be in leadership or in direct service. Nominees must be at least 60 years of age and residents of East Windsor. The award is named after Sylvia Weiss, a former East Windsor Township Council Member, past Council senior citizen advisor and chairperson of the Commission on Aging, who was instrumental in the original formation of the senior citizen program. Local individuals and organizations are encouraged to nominate a senior citizen for this honor. The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, April 22. For further information or to obtain a nomination form (CLICK HERE) or contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.
7. East Windsor Will Participate in Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, April 27 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.
   
8. THERE’S STILL TIME We Invite You to Promote Your Business 2 Ways with 1 Ad on the NEW Township of East Windsor Street & Road Map! Advertise your products and services to a large audience both 1) IN PRINT and 2) ONLINE! Your full-color display ad appears on the printed map and on the online version with your company logo, pinpoint, driving directions to your business, a link to your website and key business info. CONTACT Alan Wrobel, Sales Manager, at (609) 357-8131 or Alan.Wrobel@atlantic4us.com OR visit www.knowthisplace.com/ewindsormap to fill out a contact form
   
9. East Windsor Recreation Department Summer Camp Registration Is Open. Recreation day camps will be offered for students entering grades Kindergarten through 9. The Explorer camp is designed for campers entering grades Kindergarten and 1, the Adventure camp is designed for campers entering grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and the 2024 Travel camps are offered for campers entering grades 5 through 9. Camp Care for before and after care of campers is also available for an additional fee. Online registration and payment is available at (CLICK HERE). Program information is available at the Township municipal building and online at (CLICK HERE). For additional information call (609) 443-4000, ext. 214.
10. PUBLIC NOTICE: East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority (EWMUA) Is Conducting Semi-Annual Hydrant Flushing to remove sediment from pipes, monitor water flows and pressures, and provide visual inspection of the hydrants between the hours of 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. Monday through Friday on the following dates:
    • April 15 through April 19: Twin Rivers and Centex areas.
    • April 22 through April 26: Windsor Regency, Georgetown, Cranbury Manor, Stonegate and sections of Route 130.
    • April 29 through May 3: Hickory Acres, Brooktree area, Renaissance Estates, Princeton East, Oak Creek Estates, Riviera, neighborhoods along Dutch Neck Road, One Mile Road and sections of Route 130.
      This schedule is subject to change due to conflicting work that must be done by EWMUA personnel. According to the EWMUA, customers may notice a drop in water pressure or may experience discolored water. At no time will the water quality be compromised, and the water is safe to use. Check www.eastwindsormua.com for updates, or call the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority at (609) 443-6000 with any questions.