May 11, 2018

1. NO TAX INCREASE Again in 2018 Municipal Budget Adopted by Mayor Janice Mironov and Council Members on May 8. Thus, the 2018 municipal tax rate component remains the same for six consecutive years -- 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013, at the rate of 43 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. This means that for the average current residential assessment of $258,287, the 2018 municipal tax is $1,121. The East Windsor municipal component remains at less than 15% of the total local property tax bill, and is among the lowest amounts in the entire region and well below the statewide average. The 2018 municipal tax levy also is well below the available state cap levy amounts. The fiscally conservative budget document will continue to deliver a high quality level of services to residents. The NO TAX INCREASE municipal budget is a result of the Township's commitment to continually seek out additional efficiencies, cooperative purchasing avenues and service sharing opportunities, a significant increase in new businesses and ratables, a low debt level, and pro-active efforts to carefully plan and to closely monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the year.
2. 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.
3. Subzi Mandi Farmers Market Opens in the Newly Constructed Shoppes at East Windsor on Route 130 South. Subzi Mandi is a grocery store specializing in Indian dry goods, frozen foods and fresh produce. Subzi Mandi, occupying 13,859 square feet in the shopping center, will join other tenants including Sherwin Williams and T-Mobile with Five Guys coming soon. Current hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 9 pm. For more information, call (609) 308-2790.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Council Member Perry Shapiro and Township Economic Development Committee Chairperson George White join with the owners and principals of Subzi Mandi Farmers Market at Shoppes at East Windsor to cut the ribbon and celebrate its grand opening.
   
4. Last Day to Register to Vote in the June 5 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 15. Registration forms can be obtained at the municipal building or on-line at www.njelections.org. Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237.
5. Township Awards Contract for Roadway Improvements to Maple Stream Road between Brooktree Road and Oak Creek Road and Heathwood Drive between Maple Stream Road and Dutch Neck Road to low bidder S. Brothers, Inc. of South River, New Jersey. The roadway improvements will include milling and resurfacing, as well as concrete repairs to curbing and driveway aprons and new handicap ramps. The roadway improvements will be performed over the summer.
6. East Windsor and Hightstown Mayors Co-Hosted Better Beginnings "Shining Star" Charity Gala, and recognized the 2018 "Shining Star" honorees for their contributions to our community: Earl C. Groendyke, Lifetime Achievement Award; Gail Halpen Zelenak, Individual Award; East Windsor PBA Local 191, Organization Award; Dr. Joseph Caruso, Hightstown Family Dentistry, Business Award, and Greater Hightstown Juniorettes, Youth Group Award. The gala event is a charity fundraiser for Better Beginnings, a local child care development, which began in 1967 and provides quality affordable pre-school, after school and summer programs to area children.
   
   
   East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Hightstown Mayor Lawrence Quattrone kick-off the 2018 Mayors' Better Beginnings "Shinning Star" Charity Gala, presenting a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing the Month of the Young Child. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mayor Lawrence Quattrone; Dennis McClary, President of Better Beginnings Board of Directors; Luz Horta, Executive Director of Better Beginnings, and Mayor Janice S. Mironov.
   
   
   East Windsor PBA Local 191 was honored with the Organization Award at the Better Beginnings "Shining Star" Gala. Pictured (from left to right) are: Hightstown Mayor Lawrence Quattrone; Police Officer Giuston DeBlasio; East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Detective Sergeant Eric Lion; Police Officer Tim Purpuri, President, East Windsor PBA Local 191; Police Detective Philip Melhorn; Police Officer Michael Greco, and Police Officer Danny Fernandez.
   
   
   East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Hightstown Mayor Lawrence Quattrone congratulate all of the 2018 Better Beginnings "Shining Star" Award honorees.
7. Hightstown-East Windsor Memorial Day Parade Is Monday, May 28, and will kick-off at 9 am on Stockton Street and proceed through the center of Hightstown. The annual community event will feature many local groups including veterans associations, rescue squads and fire companies, school musical groups, scout organizations, religious organizations, and other area participants. At the completion of the parade, refreshments will be served at VFW Post 5700 on Dutch Neck Road.