June 9, 2017

1. ALERT: East Windsor Commencing Improvements to Cypress Drive between Spruce Road and Oak Creek Circle and Woodland Drive Between Oak Creek Road and Cypress Drive on or about Wednesday, June 14, and lasting about five weeks, weather permitting. The work, performed by low bidder, The Earle Companies of Farmingdale, New Jersey, begins with concrete repairs to curbs, driveway aprons, and handicap ramps. Residents in work areas should take note of any posted parking restrictions. Milling and resurfacing of the entire roadway currently is projected for early July, weather dependent. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
2. East Windsor Mayor and Council Launch Child Passenger - Car Safety Seat Inspection Program. To promote child passenger safety, Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Members of Council, and the East Windsor Police Department will be hosting FREE Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections for Township residents. Participants will have their child seats inspected to ensure proper installation and will receive educational materials on how to safely and properly restrain children passengers. The program will be held at the East Windsor Police/Court building located at 80 One Mile Road on Wednesday, June 14, Saturday, July 22, and Thursday, September 14, from 3 pm to 8 pm. An additional session will take place on Tuesday, August 1 during the Township National Night Out event at the East Windsor PAL complex, 30 Airport Road, from 6 pm to 9 pm.
3. Groups and Businesses Are Invited to Participate in "National Night Out" Set for Tuesday, August 1, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the East Windsor PAL Complex, 30 Airport Road. This annual fun educational Township event, sponsored by Mayor Janice Mironov and Council Members in conjunction with Chief of Police James Geary, features crime watch information, emergency services equipment, music, booths and displays by area groups and businesses with information and giveaways supporting the National Night Out theme. Area community groups and businesses who wish to offer support, participate or host a booth can contact Det. Joseph Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 231, or gorski@ewpd.com.
4. East Windsor Awarded 2017 Clean Communities Grant of $50,078.26. NJ Clean Communities is a state-wide litter abatement program created by State legislation and managed by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and the Clean Communities Council. The Clean Communities Act establishes a funding mechanism for the program by placing a user fee on manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors who produce litter-generating products.
5. East Windsor Officials Kick Off Phase 2 of Bicycle Safety Program Distributing Mock Summonses Congratulating Children Wearing Safety Helmets during June and July. The child will be asked by elected officials and police officers to sign a pledge "to use a safety helmet when using a bicycle, skateboard or rollerblades." Completion of the pledge and form will enable them to be entered in a drawing for prizes to take place at Township "National Night Out" on Tuesday, August 1.
6. Biryani Pot Indian Cuisine Restaurant Opens in Carduner Center at Route 130 and Route 571. Biryani Pot, occupying 2,000 square feet in the rear building, specializes in authentic Hyderabadi Biryanis, as well as other Indian and Tandoori dishes, and offers dine-in, take-out and catering. Biryani Pot has other locations in Jersey City and Iselin, as well as Texas, California and Atlanta, Georgia. Current hours of operation are: Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm; Friday, 11:30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am to 4 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm, and Sunday, 11:30 am to 4 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm, and closed on Monday.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Peter Yeager and John Zoller attend grand opening of Biryani Pot restaurant in the Carduner Center.
   
7. East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Hosts BBQ Fire Safety Event on Saturday, June 17, from 11 am to 1 pm, rain or shine, at 69 Twin Rivers Drive The event is to educate residents about the potential hazards of grilling and how to prevent them. Citizens interested in joining the Fire Company also are encouraged to attend and obtain information. For further information, visit www.ewvfc2.org or call (609) 443-5130.
8. June 2 Primary Election Results are available on the Mercer County Clerk website (CLICK HERE).
9. East Windsor Independence Day Celebration Will Be Held on Saturday, July 1 (rain date Saturday, July 8) at Etra Lake Park. Free entertainment begins at 6 pm with the Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6 piece band from the Delaware Valley area best known for its traditional jazz sound, followed at 7:30 pm by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a 6 piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing "Americana" and a variety of popular melodies. The spectacular Fireworks Display will commence immediately following the musical presentations, at approximately 9:30 pm. Bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park. There also will be vendors present selling refreshments. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses. In the event of inclement weather, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 for cancellation information.