Mayor Janice Mironov and Members of Council -- Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, Marc Lippman, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller -- Present

May 17, 2020

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

Positive COVID-19 cases do continue to increase in Mercer County and the State of New Jersey.  In East Windsor, this past week plus has marked the slowest increase in new cases in the last two months.  On a very positive and hopeful community note, as of today, May 17, 2020, a total of 481 East Windsor resident cases have recovered.

So it is even more important to continue this progress by practicing social distancing, following the advice and directives of health care professionals and government officials, and using good sense, so we can all get through this difficult period together. We need to remember that the most effective and most caring responsible thing we can continue to do for ourselves, our loved ones and our entire community is to continue to do what we are doing.

If you are concerned about your mental health or the mental health of a loved one during the current crisis, NJMentalHealthCares is available 7 days a week from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. at (866) 202-HELP (4357).

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP UPDATE AND REMINDERS

POSITIVE UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING TOWNSHIP GARBAGE COLLECTION AND RELATED SERVICES: Effective Monday, June 1, with the recent positive local trends and data related to COVID-19, ALL Garbage Collection and Related Services will be restored to normal schedules.  Bulk Collection and White Goods Collection, including appliances and metal waste, previously were restored effective Wednesday, May 13.

1. REGULAR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE will return to the normal curbside collection schedule TWICE per week.

• Garbage collection for Area 1 residents (CLICK HERE for Street Index), will be collected on Monday and Thursday.
• Garbage collection for Area 2 residents (CLICK HERE for Street Index), will be on Tuesday and Friday.
• Continue to place garbage at the curb BY 7 A.M.

2. WOOD CHIPPING SERVICES, will be available again on bulk collection days.

3. REMINDER: PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY on Ward Street remains CLOSED temporarily to the public, and the drop-off of any type of recycling (electronics, computers, monitors, televisions, car batteries and tires) is temporarily suspended. These items cannot be included in regular garbage and should be held until the drop-off facility reopens.

For complete and current information, visit the Township website www.east-windsor.nj.us

Mercer County has reported, as of May 17, 2020, there have been 106 new cases for a total of 5,825 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and 11 additional deaths for a total, sadly, of 407 deaths in Mercer County. All active cases are either at home self-isolating or admitted to the hospital. The State of New Jersey today reported 1,245 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 146,334 cases, and 107 additional deaths for a total of 10,356 COVID-19 related deaths statewide. For all further information and data related to COVID-19 cases, go to the New Jersey official COVID-19 dashboard (CLICK HERE).

MERCER COUNTY UPDATES

As of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the Mercer County Drive-Up COVID-19 Testing Site is moving from Quakerbridge Mall in Lawrence Township to the parking lot across the street from 640 South Broad Street in Trenton.   Testing will be provided ONLY for symptomatic Mercer County residents age 18 or older who have a doctor's prescription and by appointment-only.    Call (609) 337-4081 Monday through Friday between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. with any questions about the testing process.  Those who show up and who do not have an appointment will not be able to be tested.  There is no charge for the test at Mercer County testing sites.

The Walk-Up COVID-19 Test Site in Hightstown will continue on Fridays at 12 Noon in the parking lot of St. Anthony of Padua Church, 156 Maxwell Avenue, for individuals who lack transportation to the Trenton test site.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY UPDATES

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 146 (CLICK HERE) on May 16, 2020 which allows charter fishing services and for-hire vessel activities, as well as watercraft rental businesses, to open on Sunday, May 17 at 6 A.M., with reduced capacity to no more than 10 people on a vessel at any one time, and with required social distancing policies and hygiene practices.  Watercraft rental businesses will be allowed to reopen so long as they adopt policies consistent with the “curb-side pickup” restrictions that apply to retail establishments pursuant to Executive Order No. 142 (CLICK HERE).

For general questions and concerns about COVID-19:

• Call: 2-1-1
• Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
• Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
• Visit covid19.nj.gov for additional information

PRIOR UPDATES

For prior updates and resources visit the EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP COVID-19 information webpage:
www.east-windsor.nj.us/COVID

Residents are advised to check the Township website at www.east-windsor.nj.us, read E-News Alerts, tune into Community Access TV Comcast Channel 27 and Verizon Channel 38, or call the municipal information hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400, for schedule updates.