April 20, 2018

1. REMINDER: Join in the Co-Sponsored East Windsor Township/Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Stream Cleanup on Saturday, April 21, from 9 am to 11 am at Etra Lake Park, Rain or Shine. Volunteers should wear boots and long sleeves and bring work gloves, if possible. Adults must accompany minors. Supplies, T-shirts, and refreshments will be provided. For additional information or to register, visit the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association website at www.thewatershed.org or contact Volunteer Coordinator Eve Niedergang at eniedergang@thewatershed.org or (609) 737-3735, ext. 51.
2. Mayor Janice S. Mironov Proclaimed National Library Week April 9 to 15 with the Theme "Libraries Lead," and recognized the East Windsor branches, Hickory Corner and Twin Rivers, of the Mercer County Library system. Mayor Janice S. Mironov, presented the Proclamation, along with Barnes & Noble gift certificates donated by Shiseido, to: Sharon Galbraith Ryer, Branch Manager of Hickory Corner Library; Jeanne Murray, Branch Manager of Twin Rivers Library; Debbie Scherholz, President of the Library Group for Hickory Corner Library, and Phylis Anker, Mercer County Library Commissioner. The two libraries were recognized as key centers within our communities, which provide valuable access to many diverse resources and serve as a center for community group meetings. The Mayoral Proclamation "encouraged all people to support and rediscover the wealth of resources and services available at the East Windsor Township libraries," further stating "Our public libraries safeguard the right of Americans to free access to read, learn and connect to information on all subjects and representing all points of view, serving as a cornerstone of our democracy."
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents National Library Week Proclamation and Barnes & Noble gift certificates donated by Shiseido to local library representatives. Pictured (from left to right) are: Sharon Galbraith Ryer, Branch Manager of Hickory Corner Library; Jeanne Murray, Branch Manager of Twin Rivers Library; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Debbie Scherholz, President of Friends of the Library Group for Hickory Corner Library, and Phylis Anker, Mercer County Library Commissioner.
   
3. East Windsor Will Hold "Operation Medicine Cabinet" on Saturday, April 28, from 10 am to 2 pm, a program offering residents the opportunity to dispose of all unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in a safe manner. The Township has installed a permanent drop box in the lobby of the police/court building (80 One Mile Road) for the collection of these various medications, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Collected medications will be turned over to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on the next business day for final disposal. "Operation Medicine Cabinet" provides a secure and legal means to dispose of these prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reduces possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs.
4. LAST CALL: Township Accepting Applications from Residents for Participation in the 2018 East Windsor Community Garden. The Community Garden is located on the Disbrow Hill Road open space property, adjacent to the Disbrow Hill playing fields and across from Etra Lake Park. The Community Garden, which will kickoff on Saturday, April 21, provides residents with the opportunity to rent a plot of land to plant their own fruits and vegetables. To obtain an application or further information, contact the Municipal Clerk's Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.
5. East Windsor Proclaimed April "Alcohol Awareness Month" and Recognized East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School After Prom Committee. A Mayoral Proclamation and a $1,000 check from the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (EWMAPSA) grant were presented to East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School After Prom Committee's President Lisa Ernst and Secretary Michele Charache. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Member/EWMAPSA Coordinator Peter Yeager praised members of the After Prom Committee for their excellent efforts in providing a safe and substance free environment for the young people in our community on their special prom night.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents Alcohol Awareness Month proclamation and $1,000 EWMAPSA grant check to East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School After Prom Committee. Pictured (from left to right) are: Council Member/EWMAPSA Coordinator Peter Yeager; Lisa Ernst, President of Hightstown High School After Prom Committee; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Michele Charache, Secretary of Highstown High School After Prom Committee, and Deputy Mayor/EWMAPSA Member John Zoller.
6. Mayor Janice S. Mironov to Present State of the Township Address at MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, May 24, at the East Windsor Holiday Inn (399 Monmouth Street). Mayor Mironov's annual State of the Township Address will include a report on accomplishments and new business in 2017 as well as 2018 goals. Networking begins at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at noon, and program beginning promptly at 12:30. All business and interested members of the community are invited to attend. The cost of this luncheon is $40 per member paying in advance, $45 at the door, and $55 for non-members. For further information or to register, visit www.midjerseychamber.org, or call the Chamber Office at (609) 689-9960.
7. East Windsor Department of Public Works Continues to Make Additional Passes through the Township to Pick Up Brush and Debris, in response to the recent weather events. Please place branches curbside for collection. Additional passes will be made as time permits, without a set schedule. Residents who hire contractors to remove or cut trees on their property must ensure that the contractor removes those materials from the property and streets. For further information, contact Department of Public Works at (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.