December 15, 2017

1. 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.
2. East Windsor Township 2017 Business Awards Presented to East Windsor Village, Americana Diner and Aurobindo Pharma USA by Mayor Janice S. Mironov.  The purpose of the annual award program is to recognize local businesses that have made special efforts to improve or contribute to the community.  The award categories are Business Beautification, Community Service and Community Enhancement.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Member John Zoller, liaison to the Township Economic Development Committee, join the recipients of the 2017 East Windsor Township Business Awards.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Chris Kakos, Co-Manager, Americana Diner;  Dennis Callahan, Senior Manager Warehouse Operation, Aurobindo Pharma USA;  Sanjay Singh, Senior Vice President North America, Aurobindo Pharma USA;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Matt Kells, Property Manager, East Windsor Village;  Council Member John Zoller, and Constantine Katsifis, Owner, Americana Diner.
   
   EAST WINDSOR VILLAGE (known as "Target Center"), located at Princeton Hightstown Road and Lanning Boulevard, was recognized with the "Business Beautification Award."  Over the past year, East Windsor Village has made numerous improvements to its grounds and landscaping including additional plantings, as well as to its facility, adding two major retailers, Kohl's and Patel Brothers Grocery.  A popular shopping destination due to its location and the presence of great stores such as Target, Famous Footwear, TJ Maxx and Kay Jewelers, East Windsor Village's commitment to making continuous improvements to its facility has enhanced the community.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents the "Business Beautification" Award to East Windsor Village, accepted by Matt Kells, Property Manager of East Windsor Village.  
   
   AMERICANA DINER, located on Route 130 just north of Princeton Hightstown Road, was recognized with the "Community Service Award". A destination itself, American Diner has numerous accolades from across the region. The Americana Diner has a long history of giving back to the East Windsor community. Previously, the Americana Diner received this award, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to community service. They work with the East Windsor Senior Center and Rise: A Community Service Project.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents the "Community Service" Award to the Americana Diner, accepted by Constantine Katsifis, owner (left) and Chris Kakos, co-manager (right).
   
   AUROBINDO PHARMA USA, located at Princeton Hightstown Road and Windsor Center Drive, was recognized with the "Community Enhancement" Award.  Aurobindo, an India-based pharmaceutical company and the fifth largest manufacturer of generic drugs in the United States, opened a new 567,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility on Windsor Center Drive, which will create over 300 new jobs when fully operational.  The pharmaceutical company also selected East Windsor for its North American headquarters and moved 122 administrative employees into the architecturally renowned Patcentre building.  Aurobindo provides another high profile pharma high tech research and development company to promote the Einstein's Alley vision of the Township.  Aurobindo also is advancing East Windsor's goal to become more environmentally sustainable with plans to install solar panels on top of its large new facility to help power its operations.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents the "Community Enhancement" Award to Aurobindo Pharma USA, accepted by Sanjay Singh, Senior Vice President North America (left) and Dennis Callahan, Senior Warehouse Operations for Aurobindo (right).
   
3. East Windsor Will Offer On-line Tax Payment Option Effective January 2, 2018.  The new online tax payment option available at the Township website will enable residents and businesses to pay their property taxes on-line by e-check or debit card or credit card, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Payments are subject to a convenience fee of $1.05 for e-check payments, $3.95 for Visa debit card payments and 2.95% for all other credit or debit card payments.  This service also allows a taxpayer online access to the current year's tax bill as well as their tax account history for the prior three years.  For more information, contact the Tax Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 231.
4. East Windsor Township Annual Reorganization Meeting Is Scheduled for Monday, January 1 at 2 pm at the East Windsor Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard).  The public is invited to attend the largely ceremonial meeting at which the Township Council makes appointments to Township boards and committees, and does various recognitions.  A reception and refreshments will follow the meeting.
5. 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.
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