February 17, 2017

1. Township Is Accepting Applications from Residents for Participation in the 2017 East Windsor Community Garden. The Community Garden is located on the Disbrow Hill Road open space property, adjacent to the Disbrow Hill playing fields and across from Etra Lake Park. The Community Garden provides residents with the opportunity to rent a plot of land to plant their own fruits and vegetables. To obtain an application or further information (CLICK HERE) or contact the Municipal Clerk's Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.
2. East Windsor Mayor Mironov Proclaimed Boy Scouting Anniversary Week February 5 to 11 and recognized local Boy Scout Troops 5700, 6284 and 59, and Cub Scout Pack 53. The Mayoral Proclamation, noting that the Boy Scouts of America were officially founded in 1910 and celebrating its 107th anniversary, stated they "have continued to set an excellent example for all through their volunteerism, commitment to others, and dedication to bettering themselves and their communities." The Proclamation "expressed appreciation to and commended the outstanding work of the Boy Scout organization, their scout members, leaders and volunteers in our community."
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented a Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week along with private checks of support to local Boy Scout troops. Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) Alice Hillary: Brian Reiss, Boy Scout Troop 59 Scoutmaster; Brendan Reiss; Greg Charache, Boy Scout Troop 5700 Scoutmaster; Pete Kecskes, Cub Pack 53 Scoutmaster; Sandy Tootleman, Former Boy Scout Troop 59 Scoutmaster; Amie Kirschner; (middle row) Stephanie Muller; Ryan Ketterer; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Prathush Neelagiri; Andrew Kirschner; Charlie Hillary; (front row) Noah Schwartz, and Jonathan Kecskes.
   

3. East Windsor Recreation Department Is Accepting Applications for 2017 Summer Camp Positions. The positions include camp supervisors, camp counselors, before and after camp care staff, lifeguards, and (non-paying) counselors-in-training. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Township Recreation Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 214 or on-line at (CLICK HERE). Individuals 18 years and older will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

4. East Windsor Encourages Community Groups to Participate in 2017 Township Adopt-A-Spot. 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 3 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.
   
   Daisy Troop 72350. Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) Melissa Florke, Troop Leader; Christina Whittington, Troop Leader; John Donnelly, Clean Communities Chairperson; (middle row) Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Charlie Vance; Shelby Field; Molly Fraschella; Juliette Rosario; Penelope Borg; Cameron Kenny; (front row) Kayla Arumugam; Aubrey Wiseman; Isabella Stylianou, and Madison Whittington.
   
   
   Cub Scout Pack 53. Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) Peter Kecskes; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Jessica Spearnock; (front row) Luke Spearnock; Seth Spearnock, and Jonathan Kecskes.

5. REMINDER: Mercer County Holds Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Day on February 18 from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine in Parking Lot 4, South Broad Street, Trenton (directly across from County Administration Building at 640 South Broad Street). For further information, visit www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
6. Township Offices Will Be CLOSED Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day Holiday.
7. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Township Holiday Monday, February 20. Garbage Collection for Area #1 residents, normally on Monday, February 20, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Thursday, February 23. (CLICK HERE) for public works schedules.