January 19, 2018

1. East Windsor Township 2018 New Year's Food Drive Continues through January 31.  Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members are asking area residents and businesses to drop off donated non-perishable food items at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard) during business hours, the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) 24/7, or at the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (69 Twin Rivers Drive).  The food drive will benefit the food pantries of RISE and St. Anthony's Church, area-based organizations that provide assistance to local individuals and families.
2. East Windsor Now Accepts On-line Tax Payments.  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.
3. East Windsor Township and the NJ League of Municipalities Offer Scholarship Opportunities to Junior and Senior High School Students.  Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.  This statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best" and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the community, while raising awareness of municipal government in general.  An appointed committee will select a semi-finalist and forward the semi-finalist's entry to the scholarship committee of the New Jersey League of Municipalities for their consideration.  The State League Scholarship Committee will select 15 finalists and 3 winners from the State.  A full application package can be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's office at the municipal building (16 Lanning Boulevard) or by calling (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.  All entries should be returned to the East Windsor Mayor's Office by Friday, March 9.
4. East Windsor Rescue Squad, District 1 Installed New Officers for 2018.  Robert Manlio will again serve as Chief and Kira Behen will again serve as President of East Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad, District 1 for 2018.  Congratulations and thank you to all of the Township's dedicated rescue squad volunteers!
   
   
   Mayor Janice Mironov swears in the East Windsor Rescue Squad, District 1 officers for 2018.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Steven Kurs, 9th District Delegate;  Bruce Stein, Treasurer;  Lisa Painter, Vice President;  Kira Behen, President;  Zachary Beyer, Deputy Chief;  Chief Robert Manlio, and Mayor Janice S. Mironov.
   
5. Volunteers Invited to Join Womanspace Domestic Violence Victim Response Team.  East Windsor Township Police, in collaboration with Womanspace, is recruiting volunteers who work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence situation.  Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license and access to transportation, and submit to a background investigation, including fingerprinting.  Bilingual individuals are encouraged to participate.  An 80-hour mandatory training course is provided and scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 7.  Applications are available at the East Windsor Police/ Court Building (80 One Mile Road) or visit www.womanspace.org.  For more information, contact Detective Jospeh Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 231.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. REMINDER:   All Dog Licenses Are Required to be Renewed by January 31.  All dogs seven months of age or older are required to be licensed.  Rabies vaccines must be valid through November 1, 2018 in order to obtain a 2018 license.  For information, contact the Municipal Clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237.
9. Tips for Residents to Follow During Winter Weather Advisories and Storms:

• Be aware of parking regulations and once snow has begun, remove all vehicles from roadways marked "NO PARKING ON SNOW COVERED ROADWAYS," to enable plow trucks to clear the roads.  In general, it is helpful to park vehicles in garages and driveways wherever possible and not on the street during a storm to improve street snow clearing and safety.
• Remove accumulated snow from abutting sidewalks within 24 hours, to assist neighbor and school student safety.  When clearing snow, be mindful not to shovel snow into roadways or adjoining properties.
• Shoveling out neighborhood fire hydrants is encouraged to allow for quick location and access in event of an emergency.  Residents should be aware of fire hydrant locations and street address signs that could become inaccessible due to snow accumulation.
• Unless officially authorized, residents should never assume that frozen ponds or lakes are suitable for skating or other recreational activities.
• Encourage Neighbors and Friends to Sign-Up for E-News to receive Alerts and stay informed during weather events and emergencies.  To register for E-News (Click Here).
• For changes in Township schedules, including municipal office hours, garbage district collections and other important updates, visit the Township website www.east-windsor.nj.us, or call the Township information hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400.

Residents working in harmony with Township officials and the Police and Public Works Departments will help make achieving the common goal of "a safer community" a reality this winter.