January 10, 2020

1. Former Township Manager James Brady Returns to the Manager Position Effective January 6.  Jim Brady served as Township Manager from January 2013 to January 2018 and previously served the Township as Director of Recreation after retiring as Police Lieutenant with the East Windsor Police Department.  Richard Brand, who served as Township Manager since February 2018 through a shared services agreement between East Windsor Township and the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority, will return fulltime to the EWMUA where he has served as Executive Director for the past ten years.  Richard Brand was thanked by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members during the January 1 Annual Reorganization Meeting for his dedicated service to the Township.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members recognized and thanked Richard Brand for his dedicated service as Township Manager.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Council Member Alan Rosenberg;  Council Member Denise Daniels;  Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager;  Township Manager Richard Brand;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Council Member Perry Shapiro, and Council Member John Zoller.
   
2. East Windsor Township Mayor and Council Encourage Citizens to Volunteer in the New Year 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. 
3. 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. 
4. REMINDER:   East Windsor Dog Owners Must Secure or Renew Licenses By January 31.  All dogs seven months of age and older are required to be licensed.  An additional late fee of $1.00 per month will be charged after January 31.  Rabies vaccination must be valid through November 1, 2020 to obtain a 2020 dog license.  Dog License applications are available from the Municipal Clerk’s Office or the Township website (CLICK HERE).  For questions or more information, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at (609) 443-4000 ext. 237. 
5. Recreation Department Offers Trip to New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals Hockey Game on Saturday, February 22 (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. 
6. Recreation Department Offers Snow Tubing Trip to Mountain Creek on Saturday, February 29 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. 
7. Annual Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium (WHAM) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Will Be Held on Sunday, January 19 at 7 P.M., at Live Well Church, 51 Church Street, Windsor.  The program will be followed by light refreshments.
8. Tips for Residents to Follow During Winter Weather Advisories and Storms:

   • Be aware of parking regulations and once snow has begun, remove all vehicles from roadways marked "NO PARKING ON SNOW COVERED ROADWAYS," to enable plow trucks to clear the roads.  In general, it is helpful to park vehicles in garages and driveways wherever possible and not on the street during a storm to improve street snow clearing and safety.
   • Remove accumulated snow from abutting sidewalks within 24 hours, to assist neighbor and school student safety.  When clearing snow, be mindful not to shovel snow into roadways or adjoining properties.
   • Shoveling out neighborhood fire hydrants is encouraged to allow for quick location and access in event of an emergency.  Residents should be aware of fire hydrant locations and street address signs that could become inaccessible due to snow accumulation.
   • Unless officially authorized, residents should never assume that frozen ponds or lakes are suitable for skating or other recreational activities.
   • Encourage Neighbors and Friends to Sign-Up for E-News to receive Alerts and stay informed during weather events and emergencies.  To register for E-News (Click Here).
   • For changes in Township schedules, including municipal office hours, garbage district collections and other important updates, visit the Township website www.east-windsor.nj.us, or call the Township information hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400.

   Residents working in harmony with Township officials and the Police and Public Works Departments will help make achieving the common goal of "a safer community" a reality this winter.

9. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Monday, January 20 and All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the holiday.  Garbage Collection for Area #1 residents, normally on Monday, January 20, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Thursday, January 23.  Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.