September 27, 2019

1. 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.  Access to Conover Road from Route 130 Northbound will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning on or about Monday, September 30.  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.
2. East Windsor Township Awarded $1.7 Million Grant from New Jersey Department of Transportation for Construction of Alternate Truck Route from Wyckoff Mills Road to Access the New Jersey Turnpike and Major Area Roadway Networks.  The funding, successfully obtained by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members, from the highly competitive 2019 state  Local Freight Impact Fund Program, will provide support to configure a route for trucks to bypass Probasco Road from Wyckoff Mills Road to access the New Jersey Turnpike and the regional transportation network.  The proposed alternative truck route is intended to reduce the number of trucks on Probasco Road, which serves many residential homes and enhance safety conditions for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.  The Township will work with partners in government and with developers to identify a feasible route proposal to advance for this purpose.
3. 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 in 2018 and 2019 as well as future goals.  Networking begins at 5 P.M. and the Mayor's remarks will begin promptly at 5:45 P.M., followed by a Q & A period.  All business and interested members of the community are invited to attend.   Light refreshments will be served.  There is no charge to attend.  To register CLICK HERE.  For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 246.
4. 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.
5. REMINDER:   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.
6. Last Day to Register to Vote in the November 5 General Election is Tuesday, October 15.  Registration forms can be obtained online at www.njelections.org.  Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 240.
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 Township Recreation Department Youth After School Enrichment Programs Begin in Early October.  The Township Recreation Department is offering several after school programs for children in grades K-5, including, Mad Science, Kidz Art, Martial Arts, Bricks 4 Kids, Jr. Chef cooking program and Jazz/Hip Hop Dance lessons.  Registration and payment information is available online at (CLICK HERE).  For additional information call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225.
9. East Windsor Township Mayor and Council Encourage Citizens to Volunteer for Township Boards and Committees.  Citizens can apply to serve on the Clean Communities Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority, Economic Development Committee, Environmental Commission, Health Advisory Board, Planning Board, Recreation Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse.  Residents interested in volunteering can obtain an application form from the municipal clerk or can fill out this form (CLICK HERE) and return by email to clerk@east-windsor.nj.us, by fax to (609) 443-8303, or by mail to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Township Council, East Windsor Township Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520.  For further information, call the Municipal Clerk's Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 240.
10. High School Students Invited to Serve as Student Members of East Windsor Township Boards and Commissions.  The boards and commissions included in the program are Commission on Aging, Clean Communities Committee, Economic Development Commission, Environmental Commission, Health Advisory Committee and Recreation Commission, as well as the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse.  High school students who wish to be considered should submit a letter indicating their area of interest and reasons or related background, by email to clerk@east-windsor.nj.us, by fax to (609) 443-8303 or by mail to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of the Township Council, East Windsor Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520.
11. 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.