November 15, 2019

1. COMING SOON:   Route 130 Farmer's Market to Re-Open Under Same Name But New Owners in Vacant Store in Towne Center Shopping Center on Route 130 South, next to M&T bank.  The new owners, experienced operators of the Route 9 Farmer's Market with locations in Freehold and Old Bridge, will feature farm fresh and organic produce, an expanded delicatessen section, and other canned and packaged foods.  Anticipated opening date is in mid-December. 
2. ALERT:   Mercer County Re-Opens Old Trenton Road, between One Mile Road and Millstone Road, Today Friday, November 15, with the completion of the bridge replacement project.  
3. Township and Mercer County Will Hold Special Passport Day on Thursday, December 5 from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. 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 $35.  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.
4. East Windsor Encourages Residents to Support and Participate 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 light 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 Monday to Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., 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.
   
   
   Purchase "Communities of Light" luminary kits, with six candles, at the East Windsor Township Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard) and East Windsor Police/Municipal Court Building (80 One Mile Road) for $10 to raise funds for Womanspace.  East Windsor officials and citizens will assemble on Monday, December 2 at 5 P.M. to light up the East Windsor Municipal Building, as a beacon of hope for the victims of domestic violence and their families. 
   
5. 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. 
6. Final Township Fall Leaf Collection Passes Begin Monday, November 18.  Leaf Collection for Area #1 residents will begin Monday, November 18 and end Saturday, November 23.  Collection for Area #2 residents will begin on Monday, November 25 and end on Saturday, November 30.  Additional full passes will be made throughout the Township beginning Monday, December 2 and concluding Friday, December 20, weather permitting.  Leaves may not be put out after Wednesday, December 18 to allow crews to finish the final pass by December 20.
7. ALERT:   Route 130/Hankins Road/Conover Road Realignment Project Work Actively Continues.  The Conover Road intersection at Route 130 remains 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.  
8. Annual Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium (WHAM) Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Will Be Held on Sunday, November 24, at 7 P.M., at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 251 Franklin Street, Hightstown.  
9. Township Recreation Department Offers Trip to “Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventure" on Monday, December 30 (for 3 P.M. show) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The bus will depart the Municipal Building parking lot (16 Lanning Blvd.) at 1 P.M.  The $62 cost per person includes motor coach transportation and admission to Club Box 11 which has a lounge and a private restroom.  Attendees under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225 or (CLICK HERE) to register. 
10. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 and All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Garbage Collection for Area #1 residents, normally, on Thursday, November 28, will be on the next scheduled collection day of Monday, December 2.  Garbage Collection for Area #2 residents, normally on Friday, November 29, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Tuesday, December 3.  Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.