January 3, 2020

1. Re-Elected East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Peter Yeager and John Zoller Were Sworn into New Terms on January 1 at the Township Annual Reorganization Meeting, which was attended by about 200 people including state and county elected officials. Peter Yeager was selected as Deputy Mayor for 2020. Community participants included Rabbi Adena Blum, Congregation Beth Chaim, and Harvey Bailey, East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov was administered the oath of office by Assemblyman Daniel Benson while Council Member Perry Shapiro holds the Bible.
   
   
   Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager was administered the oath of office by Mayor Janice S. Mironov while his wife Shari and daughters Allison and Rebecca hold the Bible.
   
   
   Council Member John Zoller was administered the oath of office by Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo while his wife Bonnie holds the Bible.
   
2. Volunteers on Township Committees Were Honored at the Annual Reorganization Meeting for Their Service to East Windsor Township and provided with Certificates of Appreciation by Mayor Janice S. Mironov. Congratulations and thank you to the Township's outstanding volunteers!
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognizes volunteers to East Windsor Township Boards and Committees for their service at the annual reorganization meeting. Pictured (from left to right) are: Douglas Greene (Clean Communities Advisory Committee); Gloria Golbert (Commission on Aging); Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Anthony Catana (Planning Board); Marc Platizky (East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority), and Ronald Balint (Environmental Commission). Not pictured are: Vandana Mathur (Clean Communities Advisory Committee); Deborah Thomas (Commission on Aging); George White (Economic Development Committee); Kelly Klein (Economic Development Committee); Tanya Dmytrow (Environmental Commission); Gary Wroblewski (Environmental Commission); Magregoir Simeon (Economic Development Committee); Simon Berman (Planning Board); Linda Melchor (Health Advisory Board); Caroline Berdzik (Zoning Board of Adjustment); Michael Bailey (Zoning Board of Adjustment), and David Illumiate (Zoning Board of Adjustment).
3. 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.
4. East Windsor Township 2020 New Year's Food Drive Will Continue through January 31, 2020. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members are asking area residents and businesses to drop off donated non-perishable food items at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard) during business hours, the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) 24/7, or at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (69 Twin Rivers Drive). The food drive will benefit the food pantries of RISE and St. Anthony's Church, area-based organizations that provide assistance to local individuals and families.
5. Register to Receive E-News Updates and Urge Other Residents to Register for E-News. E-News is used for alert communications in significant weather and service impacted situations, as well as generally weekly to provide information on new businesses and stores, roadway projects, grants, special events and other subjects of public interest. (CLICK HERE) or visit the East Windsor Township website at www.east-windsor.nj.us to register for E-News. East Windsor officials seek to expand resident subscribers, so PLEASE SEND THIS E-NEWS INFORMATION TO YOUR EAST WINDSOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ENCOURAGE THEM TO SIGN-UP.
6. Register to Receive Nixle Communications System Alerts, implemented by Mayor and Council, to enable real time text messages to residents and businesses about safety and health subjects, as severe weather conditions, traffic disruptions, road closures, flooding, power outages and significant community updates. Residents are encouraged to register for the notifications by texting "08520" to the number 888-777 from their cell phone. Residents also can register online (CLICK HERE) to receive the notifications via email and/or mobile phone. IMPORTANT NOTE: Regardless of your zip code, you must use 08520 to receive East Windsor related Nixle alerts.
7. Recreation Department Offers Trip to New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Hockey Game on Saturday, February 22, 2020 (for 1 P.M. Game) at the Prudential Center in Newark. The bus will depart from the Municipal Building parking lot (16 Lanning Boulevard) at 11 A.M. The $86 cost per person includes motor coach transportation, a ticket for entry to the game in Section 132 and a NJ Devils drawstring bag. Attendees under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225 or (CLICK HERE) to register.
8. Recreation Department Offers Snow Tubing Trip to Mountain Creek on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, New Jersey. The bus will depart the Municipal Building parking lot (16 Lanning Blvd.) at 8 A.M. The $56 cost per person includes motor coach transportation, 2 hour lift ticket for snow tubing session and lunch. Snow tubing participants must be at least 5 years of age and 42” tall. Attendees under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225 or (CLICK HERE) to register.