April 28, 2017

1. Mayor Janice S. Mironov to Present State of the Township Address at MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, May 4, at the East Windsor Holiday Inn (399 Monmouth Street).  Mayor Mironov’s annual State of the Township Address will include a report on accomplishments in 2016 as well as 2017 goals.  Networking begins at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon, and program beginning promptly at 12:45 pm. All business and interested members of the community are invited to attend.  The cost of this luncheon is $35 per member paying in advance, $40 at the door, and $55 for non-members.  For further information or to register, visit www.midjerseychamber.org, or call the Chamber Office at (609) 689-9960.
2. East Windsor Mayor and Council Sponsor Bicycle Helmet Giveaway Program "Use Your Head" to kick off "Bicycle Safety Month" - May.  Residents age 5 through 16 can receive a bicycle helmet, at no cost, at the sessions being held on Wednesdays, May 10, May 24 and June 7, from 4 pm to 7 pm, at the East Windsor Municipal Building.  After viewing a brief 5 minute video on the importance of bicycle helmets and bicycle safety, participants will be measured and given a properly fitted bicycle helmet, along with safety literature.  This is the first of a two phase bicycle safety program running until August.
3. Elementary School Winners of the Township Earth Day Recycling Poster Contest Were Recognized by Mayor Janice S. Mironov at Council Meeting.  The poster contest theme was to promote the 4 R's of the Township Recycling Program: "Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Rebuy."  Winners received Mayoral Certificates of Recognition and gift certificates to Barnes and Noble, donated by corporate sponsor Shiseido America.  All of the posters are on display in the East Windsor Municipal Building through May. The Grace N. Rogers school students were awarded the Earth Day Proclamation for the most participating students in the poster contest.  Congratulations to all the participating students and to all of the winners!
   GRADES K-2:
   1st Place - Nina Marie Drago (Walter C. Black);  2nd Place - Yudhveer Sing (Grace N. Rogers), and Chase Bradshaw (Grace N. Rogers);  3rd Place - Erica Spero (Walter C. Black), and Shakthi Shyam (Ethel McKnight); Honorable Mention - Keylee Quisphe-Guzman (Ethel McKnight), Jazmin Quisphe-Guzman (Ethel McKnight), and Kelvin Quisphe-Guzman (Ethel McKnight).
   GRADES 3-5:
   1st Place - Rachna Acharya (Perry L. Drew) and Rashida Udaipurwala (Grace N. Rogers);  2nd Place - Samantha Aque (Grace N. Rogers), and Kayla Arumugam (Perry L. Drew);  3rd Place - Shalini Shankar (Walter C. Black); Honorable Mention - Kristen Rodrigues Prabhu (Perry L. Drew), and Manwinder Kaur (Grace N. Rogers).
   
   Mayor Mironov recognized the Grades K-2 student winners of the East Windsor Earth Day Recycling Poster Contest. Pictured (from left to right) are:   Yudhveer Singh;  Shakthi Shyam;  Chase Bradshaw;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Erica Spero;  Jazmin Quisphe-Guzman;  Keylee Quisphe-Guzman, and Kelvin Quisphe-Guzman.
   
   Mayor Mironov recognized the Grades 3-5 student winners of the East Windsor Earth Day Recycling Poster Contest. Pictured (from left to right) are:   Rashida Udaipurwala;  Samantha Acque;  Rachna Acharya;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Kayla Arumugam;  Kristen Rodrigues Prabh;  Manwinder Kaur, and Shalini Shankar.
   
   Mayor Mironov awarded Grace Norton Rogers school students the Earth Day Proclamation for the most participating students in the poster contest.  Pictured (from left to right) are:  Chase Bradshaw, 2nd Grade;  Samantha Acque, 3rd Grade;  Rashida Udaipurwala, 5th Grade;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Manwinder Kaur, 4th Grade;  Yudhveer Singh, 2nd Grade, Ruhi Donda, 5th Grade.
   
4. REMINDER:   East Windsor Will Hold "Operation Medicine Cabinet" on Saturday, April 29 from 10 am to 2 pm, a program offering residents the opportunity to dispose of all unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in a safe manner.  The Township will have a drop box in the lobby of the police / court building (80 One Mile Road), for the collection of these various medications.  Collected medications will be turned over to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on the next business day for final disposal.  "Operation Medicine Cabinet" provides a secure and legal means to dispose of these prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reduces possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs.
5. Tree Lighting Ceremony in Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), with the theme "Choose Respect," was hosted by local officials, police and Womanspace.  The tree, which sits along One Mile Road outside the East Windsor Police/Court Building, was decorated with teal lights to symbolize the community's commitment to sexual assault awareness, deterrence and prevention.  This year's campaign is geared to involve new groups and individuals in expanding sexual assault prevention efforts in our communities and promote attitudes for healthy relationships, equality and respect.  Non-profit Womanspace is the primary Mercer County based organization providing a comprehensive array of services to individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
   
   
   Local officials, Womanspace, and local volunteers light local tree teal lights for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Pictured, (from left to right) are:  Deputy Mayor Perry Shapiro;  Susan Strober;  Council Member Alan Rosenberg;  Police Lieutenant Cory Paieda;  Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Dorrian;  Police Lieutenant Christopher Jackson;  Council Member John Zoller;  Chief of Police James Geary;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Womanspace counselor Alana Goebel;  Womanspace volunteer Samir;  Womanspace volunteer Lisseth;  Womanspace volunteer Linda;  Police Detective Joseph Gorski, and Womanspace volunteer Salim.
6. East Windsor Participated in Annual Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Stream Cleanup on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22.  Thirty-four volunteers participated and 218 pounds of trash were collected at Etra Lake Park. The Watershed Association works with residents, municipal, county, and state leaders, and local groups on a wide variety of initiatives and actions to plan smart, grow community and preserve and protect our natural resources.
   
   
   
   Local volunteers including local officials, scouts and area residents gathered, joining Michael Pisauro, Policy Director of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association and East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov, to participate in the annual Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Stream Cleanup at Etra Lake Park on April 22.
7. Township and Mercer County Will Hold Another Special Passport Day on Thursday, May 25, from 10 am to 3 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.
8. Township Environmental Commission Promotes Arbor Day with Free Distribution of Tree Seedlings on Saturday, May 6 (rain date Saturday, May 13) beginning at 10 am to 12 noon or until supplies run out.  The Norway Spruce "Picea abies" tubelings will be available on a first-come first-serve basis at the East Windsor Police Athletic League fields on Airport Road.