March 6, 2020

1. LAST CALL: East Windsor Township and the NJ League of Municipalities Offer Scholarship Opportunities to Junior and Senior High School Students. Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best" and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the community, while raising awareness of municipal government in general. An appointed committee will select a semi-finalist and forward the semi-finalist's entry to the scholarship committee of the New Jersey League of Municipalities for their consideration. The State League Scholarship Committee will select 15 finalists and 3 winners from the State. A full application package can be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's office at the municipal building (16 Lanning Boulevard) or by calling (609) 443-4000, ext. 238. All entries should be returned to the East Windsor Mayor's Office by Wednesday, March 11.
2. Township Accepting Applications from Residents for Participation in the 2020 East Windsor Community Garden. The Community Garden is located on the Disbrow Hill Road open space property, adjacent to the Disbrow Hill playing fields and across from Etra Lake Park. The Community Garden provides residents with the opportunity to rent a plot of land to plant their own fruits and vegetables. A lottery will be held if applications exceed the 20 plots available. The garden is tentatively scheduled to open for spring planting on Saturday April 4, weather permitting. To obtain an application online (CLICK HERE) or contact the Municipal Clerk's Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238 for further information.
3. East Windsor Sponsors Recycling Poster Contest for Local Elementary School Students for Earth Day. The theme of the poster is to promote any of the "4 Rs" of the Township Recycling Program Logo, which are: RECYCLE all items that can be recycled; REUSE other items rather than throw them out in the trash; REDUCE materials into homes that then have to be disposed of, and REBUY buy goods that use recycled materials. Posters should be left by Thursday, March 26, at the student's School Administrative Office or at the East Windsor Municipal Building Mayor's Office. Participants should be certain to provide on the back of each poster the student's name, address, phone number, grade level, and school attended. Contest winners will be notified and awards, including gift certificate to Barnes and Noble donated by Shiseido, will be made by Mayor Janice S. Mironov at an Earth Day ceremony at the April 21 Council meeting. Winning posters will be displayed in
   the municipal building lobby through May.
   
   
   
4. East Windsor Is Soliciting Nominations for the Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Award for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer. The annual award is to recognize a senior citizen who has exhibited outstanding service through volunteerism to the community by way of the schools, religious institutions, service organizations or directly to the public. Nominees must be at least 60 years of age and residents of East Windsor. Nominations forms, due Thursday, April 16, are available at the municipal building, on Township website (CLICK HERE) or by calling the Municipal Clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.
5. East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov Proclaimed Boy Scouting Anniversary Week and recognized local Boy Scout Troops 59, 5700 and 6284, and Cub Scout Pack 53. The Mayoral Proclamation, noting that the Boy Scouts of America were officially founded in 1910 and celebrating its 110th anniversary, stated they "have continued to set an excellent example for all through their volunteerism, commitment to others, and dedication to bettering themselves and their communities." The Proclamation "expressed appreciation to and commended the outstanding work of the Boy Scout organization, their scout members, leaders and volunteers in our community."
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented the Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week, along with private checks of support, to local Boy Scout troops -- Boy Scout Troop 59, Boy Scout Troop 5700, Boy Scout Troop 6284, and Cub Scout Pack 53.- Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) David Yasko, Boy Scout Troop 6284 Scoutmaster;- Bruce Kramer, Boy Scout Troop 5700 Assistant Scoutmaster;- Robert Lisk, Cub Scout Pack 53 Pack Committee Chair;- Robert McCleish, Boy Scout Troop 59;- Steven Sharpe, Boy Scout Troop 59 Scoutmaster;-Brian Reiss, Boy Scout Troop 59 Assistant Scoutmaster;-John Nieradka, Boy Scout Troop 6284 Assistant Scoutmaster;-Bill Bird, Boy Scout Troop 6284;- (front row) Brian Milne, Boy Scout Troop 5700 Scoutmaster;- Zachary Greenberg, Boy Scout Troop 6284;-Gayle Wilton, Cub Scout Pack 53 Den Leader;- Mayor Janice S. Mironov;- Alice Hillary, Boy Scout Troop 6284, and Gary Schwartz, Boy Scout Troop 59.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented the Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week, along with a private check of support, to local Boy Scout Troop 59.x Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) Curtis McCleish;x Robert McCleish;x Steven Sharpe, Scoutmaster;x Brian Reiss, Assistant Scoutmaster;x Nikhil Pakianathan;x Gary Schwartz;x Adithya Kalyan;x (front row) Noah Schwartz;x Jeffrey Dorfman;x Mayor Janice S. Mironov;x Milan Shah;x Ananth Vasishta;x Sameer Katte;x Justin Koshy, and Austin Koshy.
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   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented the Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week, along with a private check of support, to local Boy Scout Troop 6284.x Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) Zachary Greenberg;- David Yasko, Scoutmaster;- Alex Yasko;- Hugh Keenan;- Bill Bird;- Alice Hillary;- Gayle Wilton;- John Nieradka, Assistant Scoutmaster;- Aiden Wilton;- Johnathan Bird;- Noah Prsytulski;- Aidyn Lisk;- (front row) Robert Lisk;- Josh Greenberg;- Charlie Hillary;- Mayor Janice S. Mironov, and Ethan Przytulski.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented the Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week, along with a private check of support, to local Boy Scout Troop 5700.- Pictured (from left to right) are:- (back row) Brian Milne, Scoutmaster;- Bruce Kramer, Assistant Scoutmaster;- George Dougherty;- Justin Kecskes;- Jimmy Colleton;- Bryce Milne;- Aidan Puchalik;- (front row) Gerald Laughlin III;- Adam Lewandowski;- Mayor Janice S. Mironov;- Cash Colleton;- Sam Zanghi;- Jonathon Kecskes, and Connor Suk.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented the Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week, along with a private check of support, to local Cub Scout Pack 53.- Pictured (from left to right) are:- (back row) Gayle Wilton, Den Leader;- Mayor Janice S. Mironov;- Robert Lisk, Pack Committee Chair;- (front row) Cody Lisk, and Cameron Sargent.
6. Free Gun Safety Locks Are Available to East Windsor Residents During March as a Township-Sponsored Gun Safety Program. The Township is sponsoring this pro-active safety initiative to promote improved gun safety, as these gun locks if properly used can help keep guns out of the hands of children and prevent accidental deaths and injuries in the home. The gun locks are available to East Windsor residents at no cost through Project Child Safe, a national firearms safety program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Free gun safety locks can be obtained at the Township police/court building (80 One Mile Road) by contacting Detective Brian Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 236.
   
   
   East Windsor Township is providing free Gun Safety Locks to residents during the month of March.
7. East Windsor Encourages Community Groups to Participate in 2020 Township Adopt-A-Spot Program. Under this program, participating groups "adopt" a public property and keep it clean during the year. A placard is erected on the site indicating that it has been "adopted by" with the name of the group. The groups are expected to perform clean-up three times per month from April 1 through November 30. Adopt-A-Spot is a great program in not only ensuring public areas of our community are well-maintained, but also has been a wonderful educational tool for teaching young people social responsibility and community pride. To participate, interested groups should send a letter to East Windsor Clean Communities Committee, ATTN: Mayor Janice S. Mironov, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
8. Mercer County Sustainability Coalition Which Includes East Windsor Township Holds 14th Annual Mercer Green Fest on Saturday, March 14 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Rider University Student Recreation Center, 2083 Lawrenceville Road (Route 206), Lawrenceville. This free event for all ages will feature sustainable local businesses and community organizations, local farms, as well as hands-on workshops, an electric vehicle display and informational speaker presentations and entertainment including Miss Amy's Band, School of Rock, Solar Man, and "Eyes of the Wild" wildlife show. For further information, visit www.mercersustainabilitycoalition.org.
9. Mercer County Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Event Will Be Held on Saturday, March 28, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at the John T. Dempster Fire School, located at 350 Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence Township. No registration is required, just proof of Mercer County residency. Residents can dispose of aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides, herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil based paints, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, and fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. Used electronic equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions, and microwaves will be accepted. For further information, visit the MCIA website at www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
10. Annual East Windsor Egg Hunt Is Scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at 9 A.M., at Etra Lake Park (rain date Sunday, April 5 at 1:30 P.M.). The egg hunt is for children in pre-school through Grade 5. This annual event features lots of candy, prizes, and fun! There is no fee or registration, but each child should bring a basket or bag. To avoid a last minute traffic jam at the park entrance, plan to arrive early. If inclement weather, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 for information.
11. East Windsor Recreation Department is Accepting Applications for 2020 Summer Camp Positions. The positions include camp supervisors, camp counselors, lifeguards, before and after care camp staff, and (non-paying) counselors-in-training. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Township Recreation Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 214 or online at (CLICK HERE). Individuals 18 years and older will be subject to a background check. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.