October 12, 2018

1. East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Celebrate Lee Turkey Farm 150 Year Anniversary! Mayor Mironov presented a Proclamation to Lee Turkey Farm owners Ronny and Janet Lee, and family members Dick and Ruth Lee and Dylan Lee, recognizing this milestone 150th Anniversary of the Lee Turkey Farm, "rich in history and innovation due to the perseverance and continuous dedicated work of the Lee Family." Mayor and Council Members also unveiled a roadway sign commemorating the 150th Anniversary of this special East Windsor treasure, which will be installed on the Route 130 entrances to the Township. The Farm, located at 201 Hickory Corner Road, has been operated by the Lee Family for six generations dating back to 1868, while the original five room section of the farmhouse and the barn date back to 1802. The Lee Turkey Farm was the first "pick-your-own" produce farm in New Jersey and further became a leader in energy conservation when it became the first New Jersey Farm to use solar panels to power farm operations. The Farm has raised turkeys for 80 years and raises some 3,000 turkeys annually which can be purchased year round. Today, the Lee Turkey Farm continues to be a popular destination for local residents, families, school groups and tourists from all over the tri-state region to "pick your own" fruit and vegetables, take tours of the historic farm, explore the annual corn maze and purchase their fruits, vegetables, and oven-ready turkeys. At the urging and advocacy of East Windsor Township and the desires of the Lee family, the Farm was preserved in 2006 under the Mercer County farmland preservation program ensuring the historic landmark property is preserved as farmland forever and cannot be developed for housing.
   
   
   The celebration included the unveiling by Township officials of roadway signs which will be erected on the entrances on Route 130 honoring the popular Lee Turkey Farm on its milestone 150th Anniversary.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members presented to the Lee Family a Mayoral Proclamation and unveiled a new roadway commemorative sign in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Lee Turkey Farm. Pictured (from left to right) are: Ruth Lee; Richard Lee; Dylan Lee; Ronny Lee; Janet Lee; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Council Member Marc Lippman; Council Member Alan Rosenberg; Council Member Denise Daniels, and Deputy Mayor John Zoller.
   
2. Last Day to Register to Vote in the November 6 General Election is Tuesday, October 16. For individuals who wish to Vote by Mail, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 30 by mail and Monday, November 5 by 3 P.M. in person at the Office of the Mercer County Clerk. Registration forms and vote by mail application forms can be obtained online at www.njelections.org. Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 240.
3. Mental Health and Drug Abuse Counseling for the East Windsor Hightstown Community Is Now Provided by Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) of Greater Mercer County and Available at New Location. These professional clinical services, funded by Mercer County and supported by i.C.A.R.E. (Initiative for Counseling, Addiction, Renewal & Education) of East Windsor-Hightstown, are available by appointment Monday through Thursday 2 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the i.C.A.R.E. facility located at 133 Main Street, Hightstown. Call (609) 987-8100 for additional information or to make an appointment.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov joined the board members of i.C.A.R.E. for a grand opening of the new office housing community-based mental health and substance abuse counseling services for the East Windsor Hightstown community. Pictured (from left to right) are: (front row) Reverend Suzanne Schafer-Coates, Board Member, i.C.A.R.E.; Caryn Cullen, Board Member, i.C.A.R.E.; Rachelle St. Phard, Vice-President of i.C.A.R.E.; Beth Jackson, Board Member, i.C.A.R.E.; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; (middle row) Kerrie Peterson, Board Member, i.C.A.R.E.; David Coates, President of i.C.A.R.E.; Pastor Bruce Wood, First Baptist Church of Hightstown; (back row) Keith Jackson, Secretary of i.C.A.R.E, and Joe Mannino, owner, Furioso Construction LLC.
4. East Windsor Will Participate in Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, October 27 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., offering residents the opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reducing possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs. The Township has a drop box in the lobby of the police/court building at 80 One Mile Road for the collection of these various medications. This special one-day collaborative event with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is intended to focus community attention on the importance and opportunity for secure and responsible disposal of medications. Collected medications will be turned over to the DEA on the next business day for final disposal. The Township maintains a year-round 24/7 accessible permanent medicine drop box in the lobby of the police/court building.
5. East Windsor Offers Free Flu Clinic on Tuesday, October 23, from 9:30 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard), for all residents 60 years and older. The vaccinations are by appointment only, by calling the Township Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 222.
6. East Windsor Will Hold Free Rabies Clinics for dog and cat owners on Saturday, November 3 from 1 P.M to 3 P.M. at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 at 51 One Mile Road and on Saturday, November 10 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 at 69 Twin Rivers Drive. Owners will be required to show a certificate of previous rabies vaccination to receive a vaccination of three year duration; otherwise vaccinations of one year duration only will be provided. For safety, all animals must be properly restrained by leash or carried. For more information, contact the Animal Control Officer at (609) 448-5678, ext. 229 or (CLICK HERE).
7. Nominations Sought for the 2019 Mayors' "Shining Star" Gala Awards Event to Benefit Better Beginnings Child Development Center. Award categories include Individual, Lifetime Achiever, Organization, Business/Industry, and Youth Group. Additional information and nomination forms are available at Better Beginnings and on-line at www.betterbeginnings.net. The deadline for nominations is October 31, 2018.
8. Mercer County Holds Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, November 3 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at Lot 4, 651 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.
9. Improvements to Brooktree Road between Oak Creek Road and Dutch Neck Road and Wiltshire Road from Dutch Neck Road to Dorchester Drive Have Been Completed except for remaining punch list items to be addressed by the contractor.
10. 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.
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.