July 12, 2019

1. REMINDER:   East Windsor Independence Day Celebration Originally Scheduled for Saturday, July 6 Was RESCHEDULED to TOMORROW, SATURDAY, JULY 13 at Etra Lake Park.  Free entertainment begins at 6 P.M. with the Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6 piece band from the Delaware Valley area best known for its traditional jazz sound, followed at 7:45 P.M. by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a 6 piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing "Americana" and a variety of popular melodies.  The spectacular Fireworks Display will begin immediately following the musical presentations, at approximately 9:30 P.M.  Bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park.  There also will be vendors present selling refreshments.  This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses.  In the event of inclement weather, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 for any updates.
2. REMINDER:   Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Initiative, Funded by $6,000 NJ Highway Traffic Safety Grant, Will Hold Next Session on Wednesday, July 17.  The FREE Child Passenger Safety Seat inspections for Township residents, hosted by Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Members of Council and the police department, are to promote child passenger safety. Participants will have their child seats inspected to ensure proper installation and will receive educational materials regarding current state child restraint laws.  Additional sessions will be held as follows:   East Windsor Police/Court building, at 80 One Mile Road on Thursday, August 22, and Friday, September 13 from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. and at the Township National Night Out event at the East Windsor PAL Complex (30 Airport Road) on Tuesday, August 6 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
3. ALERT:   Milling of Cypress Drive from Meadowbrook Road to One Mile Road South and Spruce Road Has Been Completed and Paving Scheduled to Begin on Tuesday, July 16, weather permitting.  Residents should take note of any posted traffic or parking restrictions in work areas.  The project, awarded to Richard T. Barrett Paving Company of Trenton, New Jersey, is anticipated to be completed next week except for remaining punch list items to be addressed by the contractor.  Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7 A.M. to 5 P.M.
4. East Windsor Holds "Danny V's 52nd Street Band" Tribute to Billy Joel Concert on Sunday, July 28 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park.  Danny V’s 52nd Street Band, a full-scale 6 piece group recreating the performances of the “Piano Man” …Billy Joel, offers the best of Billy Joel, covering his entire career from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.  As the longest running tribute to Billy Joel, performances often include many of the greatest hits like We Didn’t Start the Fire, Uptown Girl, Movin’ Out, New York State of Mind, Only The Good Die Young, An Innocent Man and You May be Right.  These free events are made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses.  In the event of questionable weather, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 1 P.M. the day of the event.
5. Gazebo Construction Completed at Disbrow Hill Park Adjacent to the East Windsor Community Garden as Eagle Project by Cameron Watkins of Boy Scout Troop 59.  The new gazebo will serve as a shade structure for Disbrow Hill Park goers, especially the participants in the Township community garden.  East Windsor Township officials enthusiastically welcome boy scout and girl scout projects providing improvements and amenities to Township parks and public properties.
   
   
   Mayor Janice Mironov and Council Members join Boy Scout Cameron Watkins to accept his newly completed Eagle Scout project, a gazebo to provide shade adjacent to the Community Garden at Disbrow Hill Park.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   (back row) Council Member Peter Yeager;  Council Member Perry Shapiro;  Council Member Alan Rosenberg;  (front row) Council Member John Zoller; Council Member Denise Daniels; Boy Scout Cameron Watkins;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov, and Deputy Mayor Marc Lippman.
   
6. "National Night Out" Set for Tuesday, August 6, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the East Windsor PAL Complex, 30 Airport Road.  This annual fun educational Township event, sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members in conjunction with Chief of Police James Geary, features crime watch information, emergency services equipment, music, booths and displays by area groups and businesses with information and giveaways supporting the National Night Out theme.  Area community groups and businesses who wish to offer support, participate or host a booth can contact Det. Joseph Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 231, or gorski@ewpd.com.
7. CALENDAR:   East Windsor Holds "The Mahoney Brothers" Long Live the Beatles Tribute Concert on Sunday, August 11 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park.  Long Live the Beatles”, the longest running Beatles show in the country, is a tribute to one of the greatest musical groups of all time.  “The Mahoney Brothers” recreate the sights and sounds of the Beatles from 1962 to 1970 and many all-time song favorites highlighting their performances include: I Want to Hold Your Hand, She Loves You, With a Little Help From My Friends, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, Hey Jude, Let it Be and The Fool on the Hill.  These free events are made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses.  In the event of questionable weather, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 1 P.M. the day of the event.
8. CALENDAR:   East Windsor Township held a highly successful Recycling Day on Wednesday, July 10.  The Next Recycling/Paper Shredding Event Is Scheduled for Saturday, September 21 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Blvd).