January 6, 2017

1. Council Member Denise Daniels, Elected in the November 2016 Election, Was Sworn into New Term on Tuesday, January 3, at the Township Annual Reorganization Meeting. Mayor Janice S. Mironov began another term, and Perry Shapiro was selected as Deputy Mayor for 2017.
   
   
   Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler (left) administered the oath of office to newly elected Council Member Denise Daniels (center) joined by her daughters Marissa and Jenna Daniels.
   
   
   New Jersey Assemblyman Daniel Benson (left) administered the oath of office to Mayor Janice S. Mironov (center) as Township Manager James Brady holds the Bible.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov (left) administered the oath of office to Deputy Mayor Perry M. Shapiro (center) as his friend Linda Moore holds the Bible.
   
   
2. Volunteers on Township Committees Were Honored at the Annual Reorganization Meeting for Their Service to East Windsor Township and provided with Certificates of Appreciation by Mayor Janice S. Mironov. Congratulations and thank you to the Township's outstanding volunteers!
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognizes volunteers to East Windsor Township Boards and Committees for their service. Pictured (from left to right) are: Ronald Balint (Chairperson, Environmental Commission); Patrick Condon (Clean Communities); Vandana Mathur (Recreation Commission); Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Deborah Thomas (Commission on Aging); Kelly Klein (Vice-Chairperson, Economic Development Committee), and George White (Chairperson, Economic Development Committee). Not pictured are: Hash Shah (Commission on Aging); Magregoir Simeon (Economic Development Committee); Murray Barnett (Clean Communities); Jagruti Patel (Planning Board); Gary Wroblewski (Environmental Commission), and Steven Kurs (East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority).
   
3. Retiring Longtime Department Heads Recognized at Township Annual Reorganization Meeting. Director of Public Works William "Bill" Askenstedt retired after 32 years of service, having served as a Driver-Laborer, Safety Training Officer, and General Foreman before being promoted to Public Works Director in 2000. Bill Askenstedt also served for 26 years as a volunteer firefighter, 19 of those years as Fire Company Chief, in East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2. Chief of Police Harry Marshall retired after 22 years of service, having also served while Chief as the Township Emergency Management Coordinator. During his career with East Windsor Township, Chief Marshall has held the ranks of detective, sergeant, and lieutenant and was appointed Chief of Police in 2014. Municipal Court Administrator Claudia Rosenberg retired after 31 years of service, during which she held the positions of Clerk/Typist, Account Clerk, Senior Account Clerk, Violations Clerk, and Deputy Court Administrator before being promoted to Municipal Court Administrator in 2012. The Township wishes William Askenstedt, Harry Marshall and Claudia Rosenberg much satisfaction and fulfillment in their retirements.
4. East Windsor Township 2017 New Year's Food Drive Continues through January 31. 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). 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.
5. 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 October 31, 2017 in order to obtain a 2017 license. For information, contact the Municipal Clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237.
6. Annual Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium (WHAM) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Will Be Held on Sunday, January 15 at 7 p.m., at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, at 21 Rev. William L. Powell Drive, Hightstown. The program will be followed by light refreshments.