June 16, 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 Tuesday, June 20, 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 mid July, weather dependent. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
2. East Windsor Township Holds Initial Child Passenger - Car Safety Seat Inspection Event, to promote passenger safety. Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Members of Council, and the East Windsor Police Department are 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, which is held at the East Windsor Police/Court building at 80 One Mile Road, will continue on 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. East Windsor Officials Continue Bicycle Safety Program by 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 "National Night Out" on Tuesday, August 1.
   
   
   East Windsor officials continued the "Use Your Head" bicycle safety helmet giveaway program. Pictured (from left to right) are: Marq Buisson, age 13; Miquel Buisson, age 10; Dominic Kovalcik, age 13; Thomas Kovalcik, age 11; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Shayna Uddin, age 8, and Riona Uddin, age 10.
   
4. 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.
5. Memorial Tree Planted in Memory of Bettie Witherspoon by Mayor and Council. Bettie Witherspoon, former longtime Executive Director of Better Beginnings Child Development Center, passed away on March 21, 2017. A blossoming weeping redbud tree was planted, with an engraved stone installed, in the Memorial Tree Grove on the East Windsor Municipal Building grounds.
   
   
   East Windsor Mayor and Council Members, joined by friends and staff of Better Beginnings, plant tree in memory of Bettie Witherspoon on the municipal building memorial tree grove.
6. REMINDER: 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.
7. East Windsor Township Will Hold Document Shredding/Recycling Day on Wednesday, July 12 from 4 pm to 8 pm, at the East Windsor Senior Center, located at 40 Lanning Boulevard. This Township event is sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of Council, in conjunction with the East Windsor Clean Communities Committee. Free document shredding will be available to East Windsor residents, with a limit of ten boxes per household. No commercial drop-offs are permitted. RISE will be on-site for drop-off of shoes, clothing, blankets, working appliances, useable furniture, and housewares. NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED at this event (i.e. NO televisions, computers, computer accessories and non-working appliances.) For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
8. 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.