March 10, 2017

1. Township 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. Township and Mercer County Will Hold Special Passport Day on Wednesday, March 29 from 3 pm to 7 pm at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard).  Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello are sponsoring this special Passport Day locally at which the Mercer County Clerk’s Office will process United States passport applications on-site for residents.  Residents can just show up, but are encouraged to call (609) 989-6473 to reserve a specific appointment time.  To apply, residents will need: (1) proof of U.S. citizenship in the form of a state certified birth certificate, a U.S. naturalization certificate or a previous U.S. passport, and (2) proof of identity in the form of a current driver’s license or state issued identification card.  Cost of the passport is $110 for adults, and $80 for minors, plus a processing fee of $25.  Passport photos can be taken on-site if needed for $15 or $10 for senior citizens.  Only checks or money orders will be accepted.  For further information on requirements and documents needed to obtain a passport, visit www.mercercounty.org and click on County Clerk, or call (609) 989-6473.
3. Mayor Janice S. Mironov Proclaimed March Women's History Month, joined by Mercer County Freeholders Ann Cannon and Lucylle Walter, West Windsor Council Member Ayesha Hamilton, and East Windsor Township Council Member Denise Daniels.  The Proclamation recognizes "the many accomplishments and substantial contributions of women over history to our civic, political and cultural life, and their extraordinary leadership and extensive work and commitment to the betterment of the lives of the citizens of East Windsor Township and the State of New Jersey."
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov issued a proclamation recognizing Women's History Month, joined by local and county elected officials.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   West Windsor Township Council Member Ayesha Hamilton;  Mercer County Freeholder Ann Cannon;  East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  East Windsor Council Member Denise Daniels;  Mercer County Freeholder Lucylle Walter, and Mercer County Surrogate Diane Gerofsky. 
   
4. East Windsor Sponsors Recycling Poster Contest for Local Elementary School Students for Earth Day.  The theme of the poster is to promote any or all of the "4 R's" of the Township Recycling Program Logo, which are: RECYCLE all items that can be recycled;  REUSE other items rather than throw them out in the trash;  REDUCE materials into homes that then have to be disposed of, and REBUY buy goods that use recycled materials.  Posters should be left by Monday, March 27, at the student's School Administrative Office or at the East Windsor Municipal Building Mayor's Office. Participants should be certain to provide on the back of each poster the student's name, address, phone number, grade level and school attended.  Contest winners will be notified and awards, including a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble donated by Shiseido, will be made by Mayor Janice S. Mironov at an Earth Day ceremony at the April 18 Council meeting at 7:30 pm.  Winning posters will be displayed in the municipal building lobby through May.
5. East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov Proclaimed Read Across America Day, celebrated on what would have been the 113th birthday of Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.  The Mayoral Proclamation states, "the citizens of East Windsor Township stand firmly committed to promoting reading as the catalyst for our students' future academic success, their preparation for America's jobs of the future, and their ability to compete in a global economy."  The Proclamation continues that East Windsor "recommits our community to engage in programs and activities to make America's children the best readers in the world."  Mayor Mironov attended Ethel McKnight School in East Windsor, participating In Read Across America by reading Dr. Seuss books to first and third grade students.
   
   
   East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov reads to the third grade class of Ms. Lauren Smith at the Ethel McKnight elementary school.
   
   
   East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov reads to the first grade class of Mrs. Jillian Simms at the Ethel McKnight elementary school.
6. Free Gun Safety Locks Are Available to East Windsor Residents During March under Township Gun Safety Program.  The Township is sponsoring this pro-active safety initiative to promote improved gun safety, as these gun locks if properly used can help keep guns out of the hands of children and prevent accidental deaths and injuries in the home.  The gun locks are available to East Windsor at no cost through Project Child Safe, a national firearms safety program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.  Free gun safety locks can be obtained at the Township police/court building  (80 One Mile Road) by contacting Detective Brian Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 236.
7. East Windsor Township Will Hold Recycling Day on Saturday, April 1 from 10 am to 2 pm, Rain or Shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard).  This Township event is sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of Council, in conjunction with the East Windsor Clean Communities Committee. Free document shredding will be available to East Windsor residents.  There is a limit of ten boxes per household, and no commercial drop-offs are permitted.  Residents also will be able to drop off cell phones, fluorescent bulbs and toner cartridges, as well as used electronics, computers, computer equipment and televisions.  The East Windsor/Hightstown Lions Club will be collecting used eye glasses.  RISE will have trucks on-site to collect clothing, shoes, blankets, housewares (plates, mugs and related items) and working household appliances and electronics.  For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
8. East Windsor Is Soliciting Nominations for the Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer.  The annual award is to recognize a senior citizen who has exhibited outstanding service through volunteerism to the community by way of the schools, religious institutions, service organizations or directly to the public.  Nominees must be at least 60 years of age and residents of East Windsor.  Nomination forms, due by Thursday, April 13, are available at the municipal building, on Township website (CLICK HERE) or by calling the Municipal Clerk's office at 443-4000, ext. 238.
9. Mayor Janice S. Mironov Proclaimed March American Red Cross Month, joined by a local Red Cross volunteer representative.  The Proclamation notes, "the American Red Cross provides help and support in a multitude of ways to people in this country and around the world by responding to over 66,000 disasters every year, collecting and distributing about forty percent of the nation's blood supply, providing 24-hour support to military members, veterans and their families and helping millions of people around the world through disaster management and disease prevention activities."  The Proclamation further calls "upon all citizens of East Windsor Township to join in recognizing, commending and participating in the humanitarian work of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey and become an everyday hero."
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents a Proclamation recognizing Red Cross Month to Maryann Sonnenfeld, Volunteer Services.
10. 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.  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.
11. 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.
12. CALENDAR:   Mayor Janice S. Mironov Will Present State of the Township Address at MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Thursday, May 4, at the East Windsor Holiday Inn (399 Monmouth Street).  For information or to register, visit www.midjerseychamber.org, or call the Chamber Office at (609) 689-9960.