February 16, 2018

1. Township Manager James Brady Retired on January 31, 2018 after 31 Years of Service to East Windsor Township. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and all Members of Council presented Jim Brady with a Proclamation expressing heartfelt appreciation for his dedicated service and significant achievements as Township Manager, as well as prior positions as Police Officer and Director of Recreation.  Mayor Mironov and Council praised Mr. Brady as Township Manager for his skillful, effective and patient handling of a myriad of subjects and projects as well as a host of ever unique and unexpected daily questions and issues.  They noted that "Jim" is known by Township officials and residents for his strong work ethic, perseverance, reliability, broad knowledge, common sense, honesty and decency as a human being, and compassionate caring, all of which made him a very special official.  Jim Brady was recognized for his excellent leadership skills, extensive experience, outstanding people interactions, high intellect, integrity, thoughtfulness, and deep dedication resulting in many years of invaluable service to East Windsor Township.  Richard Brand, executive director of the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority for the past eight years, began as Township Manager on February 1, through a shared services agreement between East Windsor Township and the EWMUA.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and the Council presented a Proclamation to retiring Township Manager Jim Brady who was honored by the Township Council.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   (back row) Council Member Marc Lippman;  Council Member Perry Shapiro;  Council Member Alan Rosenberg;  Council Member Peter Yeager;  (front row) Council Member Denise Daniels;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Township Manager James Brady, and Deputy Mayor John Zoller.
   
2. East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov Proclaimed Boy Scouting Anniversary Week February 4 to 10 and recognized local Boy Scout Troops 5700, 6284 and 59, and Cub Scout Pack 53.  The Mayoral Proclamation, noting that the Boy Scouts of America were officially founded in 1910 and celebrating its 108th anniversary, stated they "have continued to set an excellent example for all through their volunteerism, commitment to others, and dedication to bettering themselves and their communities."  The Proclamation "expressed appreciation to and commended the outstanding work of the Boy Scout organization, their scout members, leaders and volunteers in our community."
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented a Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week, along with private checks of support, to local Boy Scout troops.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   (back row) Dennis Kenny, Troop Chairman, Boy Scout Troop 5700;  Kenneth Mazurek, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 5700;  Peter Kecskes, Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 53;  Rob Lisk, Assistant Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 53;  Dave Yasco, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 6284;  Marilyn Yasco, Troop Committee Member, Boy Scout Troop 6284;  (middle row) Nittin Savur, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 5700;  John O’Brien, Troop Committee Chairman, Boy Scout Troop 59;  John Nieradka, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 6284;  Fran Guzik, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 6284;  Zach Greenberg;  Alex Yasco;  Evan Guzik;  (front row) Noah Schwartz;  Eric McMahon;  Adithya Kalyan;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Rohan Shah;  Brett Spearnock;  Joshua Ipe, and Sri Suresh.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov, pictured with scout leaders, presented a Proclamation for Boy Scouting Anniversary Week, along with private checks of support, to local Boy Scout troops.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Dennis Kenny, Troop Chairman, Boy Scout Troop 5700;  Kenneth Mazurek, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 5700;  Rob Lisk, Assistant Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 53;  John O'Brien, Troop Committee Chairman, Boy Scout Troop 59;  Peter Kecskes, Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 53;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  John Nieradka, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 6284;  Nittin Savur, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 5700;  Dave Yasco, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 6284, and Fran Guzik, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 6284.
3. East Windsor Encourages Community Groups to Participate in 2018 Township Adopt-A-Spot Program.  Under this program, participating groups "adopt" a public property and keep it clean during the year.  A placard is erected on the site indicating that it has been "adopted by" with the name of the group.  The groups are expected to perform clean-up three times per month from April 1 through November 30.  Adopt-A-Spot is a great program in not only ensuring public areas of our community are well-maintained, but also has been a wonderful educational tool for teaching young people social responsibility and community pride.  To participate, interested groups should send a letter to East Windsor Clean Communities Committee, ATTN:  Mayor Janice S. Mironov, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
   
   
   Girl Scout Troop 70342.   Pictured (from left to right) are:   (back row) Maja Nielsen;  Makenzy Nielsen;  Nastasia Gayle;  Alyssa Horana;  Mallory Bertrand;  Sofianna Klatskin;  John Donnelly, Chairperson, Clean Communities Committee;  (front row)  Lily Ipe;  Aania Abdullah;  Kayla Horana, and Mayor Janice S. Mironov.
   
   
   Boy Scout Pack 59.   Pictured (from left to right) are:   (back row) John Donnelly, Chairperson, Clean Communities Committee;  Angelo Clements;  (front row) Peter Simon, Troop Leader;  Adithya Kalyan;  Pratush Neelagiri;  Noah Schwartz;  Rohan Shah, and Mayor Janice S. Mironov.
   
   
   Boy Scout Troop 5700.   Pictured (from left to right) are:   (back row) Kenneth Mazurek, Scout Master;  Joseph Kecskes, Sr. Patrol Leader;  John Donnelly, Chairperson, Clean Communities Committee;  (front row) Jesse Restucci;  George Dougherty;  Justin Kecskes, and Mayor Janice S. Mironov.
4. Mercer County Holds Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, February 24 from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine, at Lot 4, South Broad Street, Trenton (across from county administration building at 640 South Broad Street).  Residents may bring up to eight boxes or bags of paper;  no household chemicals and no commercial businesses are permitted.  Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required.  For further information, visit www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
5. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Monday, February 19 and ALL Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the Presidents Day holiday.  Residents of Area #1, who would normally have garbage collection on Monday, February 19, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Thursday, February 22.  Public works schedules can be viewed on the Township website ,(CLICK HERE).
6. CALENDAR:   East Windsor Township Recycling Days on Saturday, April 14 from 10 am to 2 pm, Wednesday, July 11 from 4 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday, September 22 from 10 am to 2 pm, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard).