December 14, 2018

1. East Windsor Township Awarded Sustainable Jersey Silver Level Certification Again!  Sustainable Jersey is a statewide voluntary certification program for New Jersey municipalities wanting to go green, save money and sustain their quality of life over the long term.  Sustainable Jersey certification enables communities to to be eligible for future grants and funding opportunities.  East Windsor achieved Silver Level Sustainable Jersey Certification with 37 actions in 14 categories, earning a total of 375 points for Township initiated programs and actions, including creation of a farmland preservation plan, development of an open space plan, the upgrade of municipal facilities for energy efficiency, community recycling/paper shredding events, business recognition programs, "Cut it and Leave it" program, Backyard Composting program, tree protection ordinance, environmental assessment ordinance, sustainable land use commitment, green building policy and community outreach programs.
   
   
   Sustainable Jersey Program Manager Samantha McGraw presented Sustainable Jersey Silver Certification plaque to Mayor Janice S. Mironov and East Windsor Green Team members.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Council Member Peter Yeager;  John Donnelly;  Edward Kelly;  Ronald Balint, Chairperson, East Windsor Green Team;  Samantha McGraw, Program Manager, Sustainable Jersey;  Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Joseph Miczak;  Lenox Ng, and Deputy Mayor John Zoller. 
   
2. 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.
3. East Windsor Township Announces the Future Launch of the Nixle Communications System to Become Operational in January 2019.  East Windsor Township Mayor and Council Members have determined to implement the Nixle communications system, to enable immediate text messages to registered cell phones and email addresses, to alert residents and businesses about safety and health subjects of concern, such as severe weather conditions, severe traffic alert, road closures, flooding conditions, power outages, and important public health notices and other urgent community updates and important announcements.  This communications tool will assist the Township in notifying large numbers of people in real time concerning conditions or issues affecting safety and travel issues.  Residents are encouraged to register for the notifications by texting "08520" to the number 888-777 from their cell phone.  Residents also will be enabled to register online in January on the Township website to receive the notifications via email.  IMPORTANT NOTE:   Regardless of your zip code, you must register using the zip code 08520 to receive East Windsor related Nixle alerts.
4. East Windsor Residents Are Encouraged To Register Cellular Phone Numbers for the Local Township Reverse 9-1-1 System Used to Communicate in Emergency Situations.  East Windsor Township uses the Mercer County Emergency Notification System to provide notifications to residents in case of emergency.  Note that all listed land line phone numbers already are incorporated in the communications system.  However, if residents and business owners wish to be provided emergency reverse 9-1-1 communications via an unlisted, unpublished or cell phone number, it is important that you register that phone number.  Alternate phone numbers to be called also can be registered.  Register online (CLICK HERE) on the Mercer County website.  IMPORTANT NOTE:  Regardless of your zip code, you must register East Windsor Township as your municipality to receive the proper notices.
5. East Windsor Township Annual Reorganization Meeting Is Scheduled for Monday, January 7 at 5:30 P.M. at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard).  The public is invited to attend the largely ceremonial meeting at which the Township Council makes appointments to Township boards and committees, and does various recognitions.  Light refreshments will be provided following the meeting.
6. East Windsor PBA #191 Raises Awareness and Funds for Cancer Research.  Members of the East Windsor Police Department Policemen's Benevolent Association and Superior Officer's Association participated in "No Shave November" in an effort to raise awareness for the need to support medical research for effective cancer treatment.  Each participating police officer personally pledged to raise funds during the month of November.  These funds, totaling more than $4,000, will be donated to the Penn Medicine-Princeton Health Oncology Research Center in Plainsboro to further fund their research efforts.
   
   
   Members of the East Windsor Police Department's Policemen's Benevolent Association and Superior Officer's Association participate in "No Shave November" to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
7. Township Recreation Department Offers Trip to “Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party” on Saturday, December 29 (for 7 P.M. show) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The bus will depart the Municipal Building parking lot (16 Lanning Boulevard) at 5 P.M.  The $60 cost per person includes motor coach transportation and admission to Club Box 11 which has a lounge and private restroom.  Attendees under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225 or (CLICK HERE) to register.
8. Township Recreation Department Offers Trip to New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Game on Saturday, January 12, 2019 (for 1 P.M. game) at the Prudential Center in Newark.  The bus will depart from the Municipal Building parking lot (16 Lanning Boulevard) at 11 A.M.  The $75 cost per person includes motor coach transportation, a ticket for entry to the game in Section 226, and a NJ Devils drawstring bag.  Attendees under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225 or (CLICK HERE) to register.
9. No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Township Holidays Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1 and ALL Township Offices Will Be CLOSED.  Garbage Collection for Area #2 residents, normally on Tuesday, December 25, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Friday, December 28.  Garbage collection for Area #2 residents, normally on Tuesday, January 1, will be on the next scheduled collection date of Friday, January 4.  Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.