Published on July 02, 2019

Mayor Janice S. Mironov, 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.  Various resource and informational materials and paraphernalia were distributed for use at these establishments.

Mayor Mironov publicly praised the license holders in attendance for their demonstrated interest and concern for this important community goal:  Gary Burger, Americana Diner; Stephen Jorge, Bottle King;  Michael Shamy, Charlie Brown's;  Brian Quigley, City Streets;  Patricia O'Brien, Elks Lodge 1955;  David DiPietro, East Windsor Bowl and USA Wine Traders Club;  Amanda Calabrese, Holiday Inn and Days Inn;  Paul Miller, Peddie Golf Club;  Matt Falcone, TGI Fridays;  Tony Menendez, Town Diner;  Tony Scotto, Twin Rivers Pub;  Jatinder Singh, The Shoppes at East Windsor, and Bruce MacDougall, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5700.

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 recognizes local liquor license holders for their participation in the 2019 “We Check for 21” campaign.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Tony Menendez, Town Diner;  Bruce MacDougall, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5700;  Michael Shamy, Charlie Brown's;  Brian Quigley, City Streets;  Stephen Jorge, Bottle King;  Tony Scotto, Twin Rivers Pub;  Gary Burger, Americana Diner;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Council Member Peter Yeager, Coordinator, East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse;  Paul Miller, Peddie Golf Club;  Patricia O'Brien, Elks Lodge 1955;  Matt Falcone, TGI Fridays;  Amanda Calabrese, Holiday Inn and Days Inn;  David DiPietro, East Windsor Bowl and USA Wine Traders Club, and Jatinder Singh, The Shoppes at East Windsor.