September 7, 2018

1. REMINDER:   Ceremony for Anniversary of 9/11 Will Be Held on Tuesday, September 11, at 5:30 P.M. to remember and honor the anniversary of September 11.  The ceremony will take place at the existing 9/11 Memorial located on the grounds of the East Windsor Township Municipal Building, at 16 Lanning Boulevard.  Participants will include elected officials, clergy, police, fire company members, rescue squad members, the school district, scout troops and other community groups.  The public is encouraged to attend. 
2. REMINDER:   East Windsor Will Hold Final Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Program, Sponsored by East Windsor Township and Funded by $7,000 Grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, on Thursday, September 13 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the East Windsor Police/Court Building, 80 One Mile Road.  The 2018 Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Program is designed to ensure motorists are properly securing their children in child seats as required by State law.  Interested residents, at no cost, can have their child seats inspected for proper fit and installation in their vehicles and receive educational materials regarding current child restraint laws.
3. TAX BILL NOTICE REMINDER:   Third Quarter Tax Payments Are Due No Later than September 10.  Per State regulations, there is no further grace period and interest will accrue back to August 1 on tax bills not paid by September 10.  Taxpayers can now view their tax bills on the Township website and can pay through the Township on-line system or can await the receipt of the mailed tax bills.  Any questions, contact the Tax Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 231.
4. Improvements to Maple Stream Road between Brooktree Road and Oak Creek Road and Heathwood Drive between Maple Stream Road and Dutch Neck Road Have Been Completed except for remaining punch list items to be addressed by the contractor.
5. Improvements to Brooktree Road between Oak Creek Road and Dutch Neck Road and Wiltshire Road from Dutch Neck Road to Dorchester Drive Are Ongoing with Concrete Repairs to Curbs, Aprons and Handicapped Ramps.  Thereafter, the roadway will be milled and paved, and the entire project is targeted to be completed by the end of September.  The project, being performed by low bidder, Richard T. Barrett of Trenton, New Jersey, is funded by a New Jersey Department of Transportation $335,000 grant.  Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 A.M. to 5 P.M.
6. East Windsor Township Will Hold Recycling Day on Saturday, September 22 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center, located at 40 Lanning Boulevard.  This Township event is sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of Council, in conjunction with the East Windsor Clean Communities Committee.  Free document shredding will be available to East Windsor residents. There is a limit of ten boxes per household, and no commercial drop-offs are permitted.  Residents also will be able to drop off cell phones, fluorescent bulbs and toner cartridges, as well as used electronics, computers, computer equipment and televisions.  The East Windsor/Hightstown Lions Club will be collecting used eye glasses.  RISE will have trucks on-site to collect useable clothing, shoes, blankets, housewares (plates, mugs and related items) and working household appliances and electronics.  For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
7. Mercer County Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Event Will Be Held On Saturday, September 29, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at the John T. Dempster Fire School, located on Bakers Basin/Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence Township.  No registration is required, just proof of Mercer County residency.  Residents can dispose of aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides, herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil based paint, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellants, and fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs.  Used electronic equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, televisions, and microwaves will be accepted.  For further information, visit the MCIA website at www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
8. East Windsor Police Athletic League Is Accepting Registrations for the Fall Soccer Program.  The 10 week program, which kicks off on Saturday September 8 and runs through October, is open to all boys and girls from pre-K through high school.  For information and to register on-line, visit the East Windsor PAL website at ewpal.org or call (609) 448-5333.
9. East Windsor Is Seeking Nominations for the 2018 Township Business Awards Program.  The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts to improve or contribute to the community.  The three categories of Township award recognition are:   (1) Business Beautification - creating an attractive appearance, for example, through landscaping, flowers, and other enhancements to their structures and site;  (2) Community Service - providing for community contributions and service, and (3) Community Enhancement - providing some manner of community enhancement, for example, through extraordinary job creation, an unusual or special product or opportunity or any community value added aspect related to their business.  Green and sustainable practices, for example, green products, energy conservation, reduction of waste and energy consumption are encouraged and will be given more weight.  Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Building and on-line at the Township website at (CLICK HERE).  The deadline for nominations is September 14.
10. 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 (address, phone number and email address).
11. High School Students Invited to Serve as Student Members of East Windsor Township Boards and Commissions.  The boards and commissions included in the program are Commission on Aging, Clean Communities Committee, Economic Development Commission, Environmental Commission, Health Advisory Committee and Recreation Commission, as well as the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse.  High school students who wish to be considered should submit a letter indicating their area of interest and reasons or related background, by email to clerk@east-windsor.nj.us, by fax to (609) 443-8303 or by mail to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Members of the Township Council, East Windsor Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520.