January 26, 2018

1. East Windsor Awards Contract to Hopewell Valley Engineering for Preliminary Design of Union Transportation Trail Extension, funded through a $135,000 grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. The project is planned to be an approximately 3.5 mile-long trail extension, to run from the current terminus at the Mercer/Monmouth County line near the intersection of Old York Road and Sharon Road, through the southeastern portion of the Township, then crossing the NJ Turnpike in the area of Windsor Perrineville Road and ultimately connecting to Airport Road near Route 33. With this extension, the UTT trail system would run for over 12 miles to the Ocean County/Monmouth County line near Crosswicks Creek Park. This project furthers an existing regional recreational project linking Mercer County to Monmouth County, Burlington County and Ocean County to extend a popular bicycling and hiking trail, as well as creating a valuable interconnect within East Windsor enabling bicycling and walking across a significant land segment in the southeast quadrant of the Township.
2. East Windsor Township Recognizes 40th Anniversary of Womanspace. Mayor Janice Mironov presented a Mayoral Proclamation and a check representing $17,000 collected from businesses and individuals for Womanspace on behalf of the East Windsor community, to Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart and Board of Directors Members. Womanspace is the primary non-profit organization in Mercer County providing crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Proclamation notes the organization's origins and major milestone achievements, including opening its first women's shelter in 1978, creating the first domestic violence victim response team in 1998, commencing the 24/7 sexual assault support services program in 2002, as well as a myriad of other events and activities. The Proclamation notes that, "Womanspace has and continues to serve as a brightly shining beacon of hope and opportunity for countless individuals and families" and "has helped over 67,778 women, 13,007 children and 4,639 men that have experienced the tragedy of interpersonal violence, educated 133,826 professionals and community members, and responded to over 271,401 crisis hotline telephone calls" during its 40 years of service.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents proclamation to Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart and Womanspace Board of Directors members in honor of their 40th Anniversary of providing support and services to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Pictured (from left to right) are: Womanspace Board Member and former East Windsor Chief of Police William Spain; Womanspace Board Member Jigna Rao; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart; Womanspace Board Member Danielle Coppola; Womanspace Board Member Michelle Bajwa; Womanspace Board Member Linda Cooper, and Womanspace Board Member Salim Manzar.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents check representing $17,000 collected from businesses and individuals for Womanspace on behalf of the East Windsor community, to Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart (center) and Board of Director Member and former Township Chief of Police William Spain.
   
   
   Womanspace presents plaque to East Windsor Township in recognition of the 20th Anniversary of East Windsor Township's Domestic Violence Victim Response Team, the first team in Mercer County. Pictured (from left to right) are: Womanspace Board Member Jigna Rao; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart, and Womanspace Board Member Danielle Coppola.
   
3. 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 Joseph Gorski at (609) 448-5678, ext. 231.
4. 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.
5. East Windsor Township and the NJ League of Municipalities Offer Scholarship Opportunity 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.
6. East Windsor Now Offers New On-line Tax Payment Option. The new online tax payment option available at the Township website enables 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.
7. Oath of Office Administered to New Police Officer Tyler Gebler, who fills a police vacancy. Police Officer Tyler Gebler, who has been assigned to the Uniform Services Division, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2017, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Rutgers University. He was previously a Class II Special Officer with the Island Heights Police Department.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to new police officer Tyler Gebler (center) as the Bible was held by Erin Applegate.
8. 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.
9. 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.