November 20, 2020

1. One Mile Self Storage Opens on One Mile Road, just north of Princeton Hightstown Road. One Mile Self Storage is an enclosed self-storage facility with multiple buildings totaling 77,268 square feet on a 7.17 acre parcel. The units, which range from 5 feet by 5 feet to 10 feet by 30 feet, feature amenities as drive-up access, temperature control, elevator access, high ceiling units with shelves upon request, facility camera monitoring, and secure gate access via cell phone. The facility features a unique architectural design intended to mirror the look of a local farm with a large barn style building to blend in with the surrounding properties. For more information, visit their website (CLICK HERE) or call (267)497-2679.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join business owners to cut the ribbon celebrating the grand opening of One Mile Self Storage. Pictured (from left to right) are: Council Member Alan Rosenberg; Council Member Marc Lippman; Mike McCloskey, Owner; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Jim Lombardo, Owner; Council Member John Zoller, and Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager
   
   One Mile Self Storage opens on One Mile Road just north of Princeton Hightstown Road.
   

2. East Windsor Mayor and Council Encourage Residents and Businesses to Support Womanspace "Communities of Light" on Monday, December 7, by purchasing candles to light up the streets of East Windsor as a powerful symbol of hope for men, women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. 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) and placing them on their porch or in front of their homes or businesses at 5 P.M. on Monday, December 7. Alternatively, residents can purchase the candle kits, and drop them off at the municipal court/police building or municipal building and they will be used to light up the Municipal Building at 16 Lanning Boulevard, on Monday, December 7. 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. 236.

   
   Purchase Womanspace "Communities of Light" luminary kits of 6 candles, at the Police/Municipal Court Building (80 One Mile Road) for $10 to raise funds for Womanspace. Township officials encourage all residents to participate on Monday, December 7 at 5 P.M. to light up the streets of East Windsor, as a beacon of hope for the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, and their families.

3. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 and All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage Collection for Area #1 residents, normally, on Thursday, November 26, will be on the next scheduled collection day of Monday, November 30. Garbage Collection for Area #2 residents, normally on Friday, November 27, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Tuesday, December 1. Visit Township website at (CLICK HERE) to view the public works schedule.
4. Applications for "The Property Tax Freeze" for Seniors Deadline Extended to December 31, 2020. Homeowners who were 65 or older or 100% disabled in 2018 and received Federal Social Security Disability benefits may be eligible for this program that establishes a base year for property taxes and reimburses the homeowner for any increase in the future tax years. To qualify, a senior must live in New Jersey continuously for at least 10 years, owned or lived in his/her home or mobile home for at least the last 3 years, paid the full amount of property taxes or site fees due for the base year and each succeeding year for which the reimbursement is claimed, and had gross income for 2019 of $91,505 or less and for 2018 of $89,013 or less. For information, contact Township Tax Collector at (609) 443-4000, ext. 230.
5. Coronavirus (COVID-19) REMINDERS: New COVID-19 Cases in New Jersey and Locally Continue to Rise, and East Windsor Township Officials remind residents it is more important than ever to follow the advice and directives of health care professionals and government officials, to best minimize risk of exposure to yourself and others in the community: wear a face covering over your nose and mouth while in public, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, stay home if you are sick unless you need to seek medical care, and cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. For additional information and safety resources, visit covid19.nj.gov.