January 4, 2019

1. East Windsor Township Annual Reorganization Meeting Is Scheduled for Monday, January 7 at 5:30 P.M. at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard).  The public is invited to attend the largely ceremonial meeting at which the Township Council makes appointments to Township boards and committees, and does various recognitions.  Light refreshments will be provided following the meeting.
2. East Windsor Township 2019 New Year's Food Drive Will Continue through January 31, 2019.  Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members are asking area residents and businesses to drop off donated non-perishable food items at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard) during business hours, the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) 24/7, or at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (69 Twin Rivers Drive).  Food donations also can be brought to the East Windsor Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 7 at 5:30 P.M., at the Municipal Building.  The food drive will benefit the food pantries of RISE and St. Anthony's Church, area-based organizations that provide assistance to local individuals and families.
3. East Windsor Township Announces the Launch of the Nixle Communications System to Become Operational in January 2019.  East Windsor Township Mayor and Council Members have determined to implement the Nixle communications system, to enable immediate text messages to registered cell phones and email addresses, to alert residents and businesses about safety and health subjects of concern, such as severe weather conditions, severe traffic alert, road closures, flooding conditions, power outages, and important public health notices and other significant community updates and important announcements.  This communications tool will assist the Township in notifying large numbers of people in real time concerning conditions or issues affecting safety and travel issues.  Residents are encouraged to register for the notifications by texting "08520" to the number 888-777 from their cell phone.  Residents also will be enabled to register online in January on the Township website to receive the notifications via email.  IMPORTANT NOTE:   Regardless of your zip code, you must register under the zip code 08520 to receive East Windsor related Nixle alerts.
4. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:   Volunteer Opportunity in Television Broadcasting Available.  If you are interested in broadcasting and would like hands-on training on a live, local television program, opportunities are available to work with the award winning "Spotlight East Windsor" program, one hour every other Wednesday night, at the East Windsor Municipal Building.  Volunteers will learn camera techniques, audio, lighting, video switching, videotape operation and much more.  Interested individuals should contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237 and provide your name and contact information.
5. East Windsor Township Mayor and Council Encourage Citizens to Volunteer for Township Boards and Committees.  Citizens can apply to serve on the Clean Communities Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority, Economic Development Committee, Environmental Commission, Health Advisory Board, Planning Board, Recreation Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse.  Residents interested in volunteering can obtain an application form from the municipal clerk or can fill out this form (CLICK HERE) and return by email to clerk@east-windsor.nj.us, by fax to (609) 443-8303, or by mail to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Township Council, East Windsor Township Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520.  For further information, call the Municipal Clerk's Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 240.
6. REMINDER:   All Dog Licenses Are Required to be Renewed by January 31.  All dogs seven months of age or older are required to be licensed.  Rabies vaccines must be valid through November 1, 2019 in order to obtain a 2019 license.  For information, contact the Municipal Clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237.