October 27, 2017

1. Deadline to Apply to Vote By Mail in the Tuesday, November 7 Election is Tuesday October 31 when submitting your application by mail and Monday, November 6 by 3 pm when submitting your application in person.  The Mercer County Clerk's Office (240 W. State Street, 7th Floor, Trenton) and Superintendent of Elections (640 South Broad Street, Room B-08, Trenton) will both hold extended weekend hours to accept Vote By Mail Applications on:   Sunday, October 29 from 10 am to 2 pm; Saturday, November 4 from 9 am to 1 pm, and Sunday, November 5 from 10 am to 2 pm.  The Mercer County Board of Elections (640 South Broad Street, Room B-08, Trenton) will hold extended weekend hours to accept Vote by Mail Ballots on:   Sunday, October 29 from 10 am to 3 pm; Saturday, November 4 from 9 am to 2 pm, and Sunday, November 5 from 10 am to 3 pm.  Vote By Mail application forms also can be obtained online at www.njelections.org.  Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 240.
2. Reminder:  East Windsor Will Participate in New Jersey Division of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Operation Medicine Cabinet Tomorrow, Saturday, October 28 from 10 am to 2 pm, a program offering residents the opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reducing possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs.  The Township has a drop box in the lobby of the police/court building at 80 One Mile Road for the collection of these various medications.  This special one-day collaborative event with the U.S. DEA is intended to focus community attention on the importance and opportunity for secure and responsible disposal of medications.  Collected medications will be turned over to the DEA on the next business day for final disposal.  The Township maintains a year-round 24/7 accessible permanent medicine drop box in the lobby of the police/court building.
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. High School Students Invited to Serve as Student Members of East Windsor Township Boards and Commissions.  The boards and commissions included in the program are Commission on Aging, Clean Communities Committee, Economic Development Commission, Environmental Commission, Health Advisory Committee and Recreation Commission, as well as the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse.  High school students who wish to be considered should submit a letter indicating their area of interest and reasons or related background, by email to clerk@east-windsor.nj.us, by fax to (609) 443-8303 or by mail to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of the Township Council, East Windsor Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520.
5. East Windsor Offers Free Flu Clinic on Tuesday, October 31, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard), for all residents 60 and older.  The vaccinations are by appointment only, by calling the Township Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 222.
6. East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Hosts Halloween Party Tomorrow, Saturday October 28, from 11 am to 3 pm, Rain or Shine, at the fire station, (69 Twin Rivers Drive).  The event will include fire truck rides, hay rides, Sparky the Fire Dog, arts and crafts, games, hot dogs and snacks, D.J. and dancing.  Residents interested in joining the Fire Company are encouraged to attend and obtain information.  For further information, visit www.ewvfc2.org or call (609) 443-5130.
7. East Windsor Will Hold Free Rabies Clinics for dog and cat owners on Saturday, November 4 from 1 pm to 3 pm at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 at 51 One Mile Road and on Saturday, November 11 from 1 pm to 3 pm at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 at 69 Twin Rivers Drive.  Owners will be required to show a certificate of previous rabies vaccination; otherwise vaccinations of one year duration only will be provided.  For safety, all animals must be properly restrained by leash or carried.  For more information, contact the Animal Control Officer at (609) 448-5678, ext. 229 or visit www.east-windsor.nj.us (click on "Police Department" then "Animal Control").
8. East Windsor Township Kicks Off Participation in Womanspace "Communities of Light" Scheduled for Monday, December 4.  Residents can support the event by purchasing candles and gathering with local elected officials and police on Monday, December 4 at 5 pm to light up the East Windsor Municipal Building, followed by refreshments.  Citizens can participate by purchasing luminary kits, containing six candles each, for $10 at any time at the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) or during work hours at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard), and bringing the luminary kits to the event.  All proceeds will go 100% directly to Womanspace, the primary Mercer County organization providing a comprehensive array of services to individuals affected by domestic violence and dedicated to improving the quality of life of abuse victims and their families.  For further information, call (609) 448-5678, ext. 231.
   
   
   Communities of Light Luminary Kits, with six candles, are available at the East Windsor Township Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard) and East Windsor Police/Municipal Court Building (80 One Mile Road) for $10.  Candles will be lit on December 4 at 5 pm throughout Mercer County, including a display that will surround the East Windsor Municipal Building, as a becon of hope for the victims of domestic violence and their families.  All of the proceeds for the luminary sales go to support Womanspace, the primary Mercer County organization providing a comprehensive array of services to individuals affected by domestic violence and dedicated to improving the quality of life of abuse victims and their families.
   
9. Mercer County Improvement Authority Holds Electronic Recycling/Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, November 4 from 9 am to 2 pm, Rain or Shine, in Parking Lot 4, South Broad Street, Trenton (directly across from County Administration Building at 640 South Broad Street).  Accepted electronic items include televisions, VCRs, computers and monitors, laptops, keyboards, circuit boards, printers, copiers, fax machines, scanners, phones, camera equipment, microwaves, and stereo equipment. For further information, visit the MCA website at www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
10. 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.  Interested individuals should contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237 and provide your name and contact information.  For technical information, contact Dick Cunningham at (609) 443-1199.
11. Homestead Rebate Applications Deadline Is Thursday November 30, 2017.  The New Jersey Division of Taxation states the 2015 Homestead Benefit Application Packets were mailed or emailed on September 16, 2017.  Homeowners must file applications either online or by phone.  The Online Application, available at www.njtaxation.org, and the automated telephone filing system at 1-877-658-2972, are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  To eligible, homeowners:   must own and occupy their home as their principle residence on October 1, 2015;  have a 2015 gross income not more than $150,000 for disabled homeowners or those 65 or older, as of December 31, 2015, or $75,000 in 2015 gross income for homeowners under 65 as of December 31, 2015 and not disabled;  must be permanent legal residents of New Jersey, and the home was subject to local property tax and the 2015 property taxes are paid.