August 25, 2017

1. REMINDER:  East Windsor Holds Jersey Sound Concert on Sunday, August 27 at 6 pm at Etra Lake Park.  These talented musicians, accented by dynamic vocalists and a great rhythm section, offer an eclectic blend of Oldies, 60’s Pop, Motown, and R&B.  All of the free summer concert and family night series is made possible by the generous donations of many area businesses.  In the event of questionable weather, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 1 pm the day of the event.  In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors at the East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School Auditorium.
2. ALERT:  Milling and Paving Roadway Work on Brooktree Road between Oak Creek Road and Amy Drive, Amy Drive, Lindenbrook Way, and Maple Stream Road between Amy Drive and Route 130 South Is Expected to Begin on or about Thursday, August 31, and continue for approximately four days, weather dependent.  There will be some minor delays and inconvenience during this work, but the road will remain open during paving operations.  Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.  Residents in work areas should take note of any posted parking restrictions.
3. East Windsor Township Will Hold Final Child Passenger - Car Safety Seat Inspection Session, to Promote Child Passenger Safety, on Thursday, September 14 from 3 pm to 8 pm at the East Windsor Police/Court building at 80 One Mile Road.  These FREE Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections are hosted by Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Members of Council, and the Police Department 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.
4. Ceremony for Anniversary of 9/11 Will Be Held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 5:30 pm to remember and honor the anniversary of September 11.  The ceremony will take place at the existing 9/11 Memorial located on the grounds of the East Windsor Township Municipal Building, at 16 Lanning Boulevard.  The public is welcome to attend.
5. East Windsor Is Seeking Nominations for the 2017 Township Business Awards Program.  The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts to improve or contribute to the community.  The three categories of Township award recognition are:   (1) Business Beautification - creating an attractive appearance, for example, through landscaping, flowers, and other enhancements to their structures and site;  (2) Community Service - providing for community contributions and service, and (3) Community Enhancement - providing some manner of community enhancement, for example, through extraordinary job creation, an unusual or special product or opportunity or any community value added aspect related to their business.  Green and sustainable practices, for example, green products, energy conservation, reduction of waste and energy consumption are encouraged and will be given more weight.  Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Building and on-line at the Township website at (CLICK HERE).  The deadline for nominations is September 15.
6. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Volunteer Opportunity in Television Broadcasting Available.  If you are interested in broadcasting and would like hands-on training on a live, local television program, opportunities are available to work with the award winning "Spotlight East Windsor" program, one hour every other Wednesday night, at the East Windsor Municipal Building.  Volunteers will learn camera techniques, audio, lighting, video switching, videotape operation and much more. Those interested should contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237 and leave your name and contact information.  For technical information, contact Dick Cunningham at (609) 443-1199.
7. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur and All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED on Monday, September 4 due to the holiday.  Residents of Area #1, who would normally have garbage collection on Monday, September 4, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Thursday, September 7.  Public works schedules can be viewed on the Township website at (CLICK HERE).