September 20, 2019

1. REMINDER:   East Windsor Township Will Hold Recycling Day on Saturday, September 21 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center, located at 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 useable clothing, shoes, blankets, housewares (plates, mugs and related items) and working household appliances and electronics.  For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
2. ALERT:   Route 130/Hankins Road/Conover Road Realignment Project Work Actively Continues.  The Route 130 median remains temporarily CLOSED during project construction, so left turns currently are not possible from Conover Road to Route 130 Southbound and from Route 130 Southbound to Conover Road.  Drivers should follow posted detours.  The improvement project provides for Route 130, Hankins Road and Conover Road to be realigned to meet at a single point controlled by a traffic signal and allowing for all left-turn movements.  Upon completion, drivers will be able to make signal protected left turns from Route 130 South onto Conover Road and from Conover Road onto Route 130 South, and allow direct access across Route 130 from Conover Road to Hankins Road.  This realignment project includes drainage improvements and the relocation of existing utilities.  The project is partially funded by a $525,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  A December 1 completion date is anticipated, weather permitting.
3. Mercer County Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Event Will Be Held on Saturday, September 28, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at the John T. Dempster Fire School, located at 350 Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence Township.  No registration is required, just proof of Mercer County residency.  Residents can dispose of aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides, herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil based paints, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellants, mercury, and fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs.  Used electronic equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions, and microwaves will be accepted.  For further information, visit the MCIA website at www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
4. New Police Sergeant David Oleksy Promoted and Oaths of Office Administered to New Police Officers Nicole Orbin and Bryan Butchon to Fill Vacated Positions.  Sergeant David Oleksy, hired in January 2006, served in Uniform Services as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Traffic Safety Officer, Secondary Officer in Charge and Primary Officer in Charge.  He graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy, and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Administrative Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  Sergeant Oleksy will be assigned as a platoon supervisor in Uniform Services.  Police Officer Nicole Orbin, who graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2018, earned an Associate of Science Degree from Ocean County College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Kean University.  She previously worked as a Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Pine Beach Police Department, Seaside Park Police Department, and Toms River Police Department.  Officer Orbin will be assigned to Uniform Services.  Police Officer Bryan Butchon, who graduated from the Mercer County Police Academy in July 2019, earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Mercer County Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rowan University.  He previously worked as a Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Avalon Police Department.  Officer Butchon will be assigned to Uniform Services.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Chief of Police James Geary speak after Mayor administers the oath of office to newly promoted Police Sergeant David Oleksy and newly hired Police Officers Nicole Orbin and Bryan Butchon.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Police Sergeant David Oleksy;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Police Officer Bryan Butchon;  Police Officer Nicole Orbin, and Chief of Police James Geary.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov administers the oath of office to Police Sergeant David Oleksy as his wife, Dana Oleksy (right) holds the Bible.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov administers the oath of office to Police Officer Nicole Orbin as her mother, Kellyanne Orbin (right) holds the Bible.  Also pictured is her father, Michael Orbin.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov administers the oath of office to Police Officer Bryan Butchon as his sister, Tara Butchon (right) holds the Bible.
   
5. Mayor Janice S. Mironov to Present State of the Township Address on Tuesday, October 15 at East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard).  Mayor Mironov’s annual State of the Township Address will include a report on accomplishments throughout 2018 to 2019 as well as 2020 goals.  Networking begins at 5 P.M. and the program will begin promptly at 5:45 P.M.  There will be a Question/Answer opportunity directly after the address.  All business and interested members of the community are invited to attend.  To register CLICK HERE.
6. East Windsor Offers Free Flu Clinics on Thursday, October 3 and Thursday, October 24, from 9:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard), for Township residents 60 years and older.  The vaccinations are by appointment only, by calling the Township Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 222.
7. Vote By Mail Applications for the November 5, 2019 Election Are Available for Filing with the Mercer County Clerk.  New Jersey law allows residents who are registered to vote to vote by mail for any reason.  College students attending school outside the area are urged to apply as soon as possible if they do not plan on returning home to vote in the election.  Vote-by-Mail applications are available at the Municipal Clerk’s office in the East Windsor Municipal Building, or online at the New Jersey Division of Elections website (CLICK HERE).  Applications cannot be accepted by facsimile or email.  Mailed applications must be received at least seven days prior to the election.  Voters can also walk into the County Clerk's office in Trenton and apply until 3 P.M. the day before the election.  Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.
8. East Windsor Is Seeking Nominations for the 2019 Township Business Awards Program.  The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts to improve or contribute to the community.  The three categories of Township award recognition are:   (1) Business Beautification - creating an attractive appearance, for example, through landscaping, flowers, and other enhancements to their structures and site;  (2) Community Service - providing for community contributions and service, and (3) Community Enhancement - providing some manner of community enhancement, for example, through extraordinary job creation, an unusual or special product or opportunity or any community value added aspect related to their business.  Green and sustainable practices, for example, green products, energy conservation, reduction of waste and energy consumption are encouraged and will be given more weight.  Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Building and on-line at the Township website at (CLICK HERE).  The deadline for nominations is September 20.
9. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:  Volunteer Opportunity in Television Broadcasting Available.  If you are interested in broadcasting and would like hands-on training on a live, local television program, opportunities are available to work with the award winning "Spotlight East Windsor" program, one hour every other Wednesday night, at the East Windsor Municipal Building.  Volunteers will learn camera techniques, audio, lighting, video switching, videotape operation and much more.  Those interested should contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237 and leave your name and contact information.