February 8, 2019

1. East Windsor Township Launches Nixle Communications System, implemented by Mayor and Council, 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, traffic disruption alerts, road closures, flooding conditions, power outages and important public health notices, as well as other significant community updates and important announcements. The Nixle 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 can register online (CLICK HERE) to receive the notifications via email and/or mobile phone. IMPORTANT NOTE: Regardless of your zip code, you must register under the zip code 08520 to receive East Windsor related Nixle alerts.
2. East Windsor Recognizes 2018 Employees of the Year -- Deputy Municipal Clerk Allison Quigley, Public Works Driver/Laborer Guillermo Lopez, and Police Officer Joseph Zucchero. Allison Quigley began her career with East Windsor Township in October 2014 as a part-time assistant in the Recreation Department, was promoted in January 2015 to the fulltime position of Planning and Zoning Board Secretary, and on September 24, 2018 was appointed by Mayor and Council as Deputy Municipal Clerk. Allison exemplifies dependability, patience, enthusiasm, professionalism, and strives to provide the very best service to residents, colleagues and elected officials. Allison's positive attitude, always going above and beyond what is required and her exceptional commitment helps to create a positive professional work environment. Guillermo Lopez began his career in East Windsor Township in October 2014 as a Seasonal Employee, and due to his strong work ethic he was promoted in December 2015 to a full time Driver/Laborer in Public Works where he performs a variety of important duties for residents, including maintenance of all Township owned facilities, operation of a variety of heavy-duty municipal vehicles, trash and bulk collection, yard waste collection, wood chipping, tree trimming, road repair work and line striping. Guillermo is highly regarded by his colleagues for his positive attitude, dependability, and demonstrated willingness to go out of his way to assist residents and his fellow co-workers with the highest level of enthusiasm and professionalism. Joseph Zucchero joined the East Windsor Police Department in January 2017 serving in the Uniform Services Division performing general patrol duties extremely effectively in an enthusiastic and admirable manner. Officer Zucchero's professional and courteous demeanor while assisting residents and exceptional handling of service calls has resulted in the receipt of numerous letters of compliment and commendation from Township residents. Congratulations to our 2018 Employees of the Year!
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognizes and presents Mayoral Proclamations to East Windsor Township 2018 Employees of the Year. Pictured (from left to right) are: Police Officer Joseph Zucchero; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Allison Quigley, Deputy Municipal Clerk, and Guillermo Lopez, Driver/Laborer in Public Works.
   
3. East Windsor Township 2019 New Year's Food Drive Continues. 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 the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (69 Twin Rivers Drive). 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.
4. East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov Issues Proclamation Recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, to Womanspace, the lead non-profit organization in Mercer County providing crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, which offers support and services for survivors of human trafficking. Mayor Mironov also presented Womanspace with a poster featuring an enlarged photo of an anti-human trafficking billboard she viewed at the border of Thailand and Myanmar during a trip to Southeast Asia. Mayor Mironov noted that while this issue is prevalent and public in some global areas, human trafficking also exists in New Jersey, and praised Womanspace for its role in highlighting this abhorrent human violation and the need for everyone to remain vigilant about this important issue. The Mayoral Proclamation expressed the need "to raise awareness about the signs and consequences of human trafficking, to promote reporting mechanisms and opposition to human trafficking in all of its forms, and to encourage support for the survivors of human trafficking throughout the State of New Jersey and across the world." It further noted that, "human trafficking is a borderless crime against individuals that violates the most basic human rights and deprives victims of every shred of personal freedom, and that the United Nations' International Labour Organization has estimated that at least 12.3 million adults and children worldwide are currently in forced labor, bonded labor, or forced prostitution of whom approximately 80% are women and girls and 50% younger than age 18."
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov issues Mayoral Proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness month, along with with a poster featuring an enlarged photograph of an anti-human trafficking billboard she viewed at the border of Thailand and Myanmar on a recent trip to Southeast Asia, to Patricia Hart, Executive Director of Womanspace.
5. Womanspace Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Is Seeking Volunteers. East Windsor Township Police, in collaboration with Womanspace, is recruiting volunteers who work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence situation. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license and access to transportation, and submit to a background investigation, including fingerprinting. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to participate. An 80-hour mandatory training course is provided and scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 6. Applications are available at the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) or visit www.womanspace.org. For more information, contact Detective Joseph Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 231.
6. East Windsor Township and the NJ League of Municipalities Offer Scholarship Opportunities to Junior and Senior High School Students. Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best" and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the community, while raising awareness of municipal government in general. An appointed committee will select a semi-finalist and forward the semi-finalist's entry to the scholarship committee of the New Jersey League of Municipalities for their consideration. The State League Scholarship Committee will select 15 finalists and 3 winners from the State. A full application package can be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's office at the municipal building (16 Lanning Boulevard) or by calling (609) 443-4000, ext. 238. All entries should be returned to the East Windsor Mayor's Office by Monday, March 11.
7. East Windsor Encourages Community Groups to Participate in 2019 Township Adopt-A-Spot Program. Under this program, participating groups "adopt" a public property and keep it clean during the year. A placard is erected on the site indicating that it has been "adopted by" with the name of the group. The groups are expected to perform clean-up three times per month from April 1 through November 30. Adopt-A-Spot is a great program in not only ensuring public areas of our community are well-maintained, but also has been a wonderful educational tool for teaching young people social responsibility and community pride. To participate, interested groups should send a letter to East Windsor Clean Communities Committee, ATTN: Mayor Janice S. Mironov, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
   
   
   Brownie Troop 70365. Pictured (from left to right) are: Karli Kelly; Catalina Rivera; Mayor Janice S. Mironov, and Madison Kelly.
   
   
   Cub Scout Pack 53. Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) Gayle Wilton; Rob Lisk; (front row) Cody Lisk; Aiden Wilton; Theodore Wilton; Milan Shah; Aidyn Lisk, and Mayor Janice S. Mironov.
   
   
   St. David Episcopal Church. Pictured (from left to right) are: Beau Sawyer; John Donnelly, Chairperson, Clean Communities Committee; Todd White; Reverend Canon Karin Mitchell; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Patricia Kraft, and Larry Kraft.
8. Mercer County Holds Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, February 23 from 9 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine, at Lot 4, South Broad Street, Trenton (across from county administration building at 640 South Broad Street). Residents may bring up to eight boxes or bags of paper; no household chemicals and no commercial businesses are permitted. Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required. For further information, visit www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
9. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Monday, February 18 and All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the holiday. Garbage Collection for Area #1 residents, normally on Monday, February 18, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Thursday, February 21. Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.