FOR RELEASE: July 11, 2024

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP KICKS OFF “WE CHECK FOR 21” CAMPAIGN

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Deputy Mayor David Russell, Coordinator of the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, surrounded by local Township liquor license holders, issued a Proclamation recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month and kicking off the East Windsor “We Check for 21” initiative aimed at deterring underage drinking. As part of the Township “We Check for 21” Campaign, liquor license holders are required to sign the “We Check for 21” Pledge as a condition of receiving their liquor license renewal. The Pledge affirms each liquor license holder’s strong support of East Windsor Township’s “We Check for 21” Program.

Mayor Mironov publicly praised the license holders in attendance for their demonstrated interest and concern for this important community goal: Paul Miller of Peddie Golf Club; Stephen Jorge of Bottle King; Bill Colman of Elks #1955;Carey Tajfel of Holiday Inn East Windsor; Chintu Papaiya of East Windsor Bowl & Recreation Center, and Constantine Katsifis of Americana Diner.

Mayor Mironov stated, “The Township supports and is proud to promote the ‘We Check for 21’ Program, along with our licensed business partners, which is designed to heighten the awareness and prevention of underage drinking within all of our communities. There are many serious impacts to underage drinking, including many young drivers under 21 who are involved in automobile accidents have blood alcohol levels above the legal limit. The ‘We Check for 21’ Program is an excellent vehicle to bring together municipal government leaders, young people, parents, key community and school leaders, policy makers and local businesses toward a common positive community effort. We appreciate and call on all businesses and citizens to become more aware of and more involved in efforts to reduce underage drinking and enhance safety in our community.”

Mayor Janice S. Mironov issues Proclamation recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month and thanks local liquor license holders for their participation in the 2024 “We Check for 21” campaign. Pictured (from left to right) are: Deputy Mayor David Russell, Coordinator of East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse; Paul Miller, The Peddie Golf Club; Stephan Jorge, Assistant Manager, Bottle King; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Bill Coleman, President Board of Directors, Elks Lodge #1955; Carey Tajfel, President, Holiday Inn East Windsor; Chintu Papaiya, Owner, East Windsor Bowl & Recreation Center, and Constantine Katsifis, Owner, Americana Diner.