Published on June 23, 2016

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: Karen Kleber and Deanna Boehm of USA Wine Traders Club and East Windsor Bowl and Recreation Center; Tara Welch of Bottle King; Member Meaghan O’Brien of Hightstown Elks #1955; Paul Miller of The Peddie Golf Club; Kevin Chabra of Americana Diner; Kevin Quigley of City Streets Café; Jack Wright and George Simaan of TGI Friday’s; Craig Carocci of Charlie Brown’s; Harvinder Singh of The Shoppes at East Windsor; Tony Menendez of the Town Diner; Jasmin McPherson and Myra Tenesaca of the Holiday Inn of East Windsor; and Clint Jordan of Days Inn of East Windsor.

Mayor Mironov stated “The Township supports and is proud to promote the‘We Check for 21’ Program, 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 in our community.”

East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognizes local liquor license holders for their participation in the 2016 “We Check for 21” campaign. Pictured (from left to right) are: (front row) George Simaan, TGI Fridays; Paul Miller, Peddie Golf Club; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Deanna Boehm, East Windsor Bowl; Karen Kleber, USA Wine Traders Club; Jasmin McPherson, Holiday Inn of East Windsor; Myra Tenesaca, Holiday Inn of East Windsor; Clint Jordan, Days Inn of East Windsor; (back row) Deputy Mayor/East Windsor Municipal Alliance for Prevention of Substance Abuse Coordinator Peter Yeager; Jack Wright, TGI Fridays; Harvinder Singh, The Shoppes of East Windsor; Tara Welch, Bottle King; Meagan O’Brien, Hightstown Elks #1955; Kevin Chabra, Americana Diner; Kevin Quigley, City Streets Café; Craig Carocci, Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, and Tony Menendez, Town Diner.