October 25, 2019

1. REMINDER:   East Windsor Will Participate in New Jersey Division of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, October 26 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., offering residents the opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reducing possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs.  The Township has a drop box in the lobby of the police/court building at 80 One Mile Road for the collection of these various medications.  This special one-day collaborative event with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is intended to focus community attention on the importance and opportunity for secure and responsible disposal of medications.  Collected medications will be turned over to the DEA on the next business day for final disposal.  The Township maintains a year-round 24/7 accessible permanent medicine drop box in the lobby of the police/court building.
   
                                 
   
2. East Windsor Will Hold Free Rabies Clinics for dog and cat owners on Saturday, November 2 from 1 P.M to 3 P.M. at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 at 51 One Mile Road and on Saturday, November 9 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 at 69 Twin Rivers Drive.  Owners will be required to show a certificate of previous rabies vaccination to receive a vaccination of three year duration; otherwise vaccinations of one year duration only will be provided.  For safety, all animals must be properly restrained by leash or carried.  For more information, contact the Animal Control Officer at (609) 448-5678, ext. 229 or (CLICK HERE). 
3. Vote By Mail Applications Are Available for Registered Voters to Vote by Mail Instead of Going to the Polls on November 5.  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 application forms 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.  Deadlines to Apply to Vote By Mail in the Tuesday, November 5 General Election are Tuesday October 29 when submitting the application by mail and Monday, November 4 by 3 P.M. when submitting the application in person at the County Clerk's office in Trenton.  Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238. 
   The Mercer County Clerk's Office (209 South Broad Street, Trenton) and the County Board of Elections (640 South Broad Street, Trenton) will be open with extended weekend hours to accept Vote by Mail Ballots on:  Saturday, November 2 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., and Sunday, November 3 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.  
4. East Windsor Township Kicks Off Participation in Womanspace "Communities of Light" Scheduled for Monday, December 2.  Residents can support the event by purchasing candles and gathering with local elected officials and police on Monday, December 2 at 5 P.M. to light up the East Windsor Municipal Building, followed by refreshments.  Citizens can participate by purchasing luminary kits, containing six candles each, for $10 at any time at the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) or during work hours at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard), and bringing the luminary kits to the event.  All proceeds will go 100% directly to Womanspace, the primary Mercer County organization providing a comprehensive array of services to individuals affected by domestic violence and dedicated to improving the quality of life of abuse victims and their families.  For further information, call (609) 448-5678, ext. 231.
   
   
   East Windsor Township kicks off local participation in the Womanspace "Communities of Light" program, scheduled for Monday, December 2, displaying the candle kits on sale for the event.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Patricia Hart, Executive Director of Womanspace;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Chief of Police James Geary.  
5. East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Hosts Halloween Party on Sunday, October 27, from 12 Noon to 4 P.M., at the fire station (69 Twin Rivers Drive).  The event will include fire truck rides, hay rides, hot dogs, cookies and snacks, D.J., dancing, fun and games.  Residents interested in joining the Fire Company are encouraged to attend and obtain information.  For further information call (609) 443-5130. 
6. ALERT:   Route 130/Hankins Road/Conover Road Realignment Project Work Actively Continues.  The Conover Road intersection at Route 130 will be fully CLOSED until project completion.  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.
7. 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. 
8. 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.
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.