May 7, 2021

1. NO TAX INCREASE Again in the 2021 East Windsor Municipal Budget Adopted by Mayor Janice Mironov and Council Members on May 4. The East Windsor municipal tax rate component remains flat for nine consecutive years -- 2013 through 2021, at the rate of $.433 per $100 of assessed valuation. Thus for the current 2021 average residential assessment of $259,299, the 2021 municipal tax is $1,122. 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 2021 municipal tax levy also is well below the available state cap levy amounts which the Township is legally allowed to spend. The fiscally conservative and responsible budget document will continue to deliver a high quality level of services to residents and respond to the needs of the community. 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 recent refinancing initiative, effective outreaches for grant and revenue opportunities, and pro-active efforts to carefully plan and to closely monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the year.
2. NOTE: East Windsor Recreation Department Summer Camp Registration Is Open. Recreational day camps will be offered for students entering grades Kindergarten through 8. The 2021 camp format will be modified to adhere to Federal and New Jersey health and safety guidelines. The Explorer camp is designed for campers entering grades Kindergarten and 1 and will have 2 classes of 14 campers each per week. The Adventure camp is designed for campers entering grades 2 through 8. Grades 2 and 3 will consist of 3 separate classes of 14 campers each per week, and grades 4, 5 and 6 will consist of 2 separate classes of 14 campers each per week. Traditional Travel camp will not operate in 2021, but campers entering grades 7 and 8 will have the option of attending Adventure Camp which will consist of 1 separate class of 14 campers each per week. Online registration and payment is available (CLICK HERE). The 2021 camp flyer and program information is available online (CLICK HERE). For additional information call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225.
3. Last Day to Register to Vote in the June 8 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 18. Registration forms can be obtained at the municipal building or on-line at www.njelections.org. For individuals who wish to Vote by Mail, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 1 by mail and Monday, June 7 by 3 P.M. in person. Mail ballots must be received by Mercer County by Election Day. Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237.
4. Mercer County Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Event Will Be Held on Saturday, June 5, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., rain or shine, at the John T. Dempster Fire School, located at 350 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 paints, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, insect repellents, and fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. Used electronic equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, televisions, and microwaves will be accepted. For further information, visit the MCIA website at www.mcianj.org or call (609) 278-8086.
5. East Windsor Promotes Township Memorial Tree Program During Arbor Day, celebrated annually on the last Friday of April. The Memorial Tree Program offers residents a unique opportunity to provide a living memorial to a deceased relative or friend or in remembrance or commemoration of a special person, group or event, by the planting of a tree in the Township Memorial Tree Grove located on the grounds of the East Windsor municipal building. The tree, including tree planting and accompanying granite marker with the name of the deceased person or event to be remembered, can be ordered through the Public Works Department. Brochures describing the program and costs with an order form are available on-line CLICK HERE, at the Township Municipal Building or by calling (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
6. PUBLIC NOTICE: East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority (EWMUA) Is Conducting Semi-Annual Hydrant Flushing to remove sediment from pipes, monitor water flows and pressures, and provide visual inspection of the hydrants during the overnight hours between 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. on the following dates. This schedule is subject to change due to conflicting work that must be done by EWMUA personnel. According to the EWMUA, customers may notice a drop in water pressure or may experience discolored water. At no time will the water quality be compromised, and the water is safe to use. Check www.eastwindsormua.com for updates, or call the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority at (609) 443-6000 with any questions.
   
   
   • May 3 through May 7: Windsor Regency, Georgetown, Cranbury Manor and sections of Route 130.
   • May 10 through May 14: Hickory Acres, Brooktree area, Renaissance area, Princeton East, Oak Creek Estates and sections of Route 130