October 1, 2021

1. REMINDER: East Windsor Township Holds Document Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, October 2 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., Rain or Shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). NO OTHER DROP-OFFS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS EVENT. This Township event, sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members, will offer Free document shredding to East Windsor residents (no commercial drop-offs are permitted), with a limit of ten boxes per household. Electronics Recycling is limited to only televisions, computers and accessories, monitors, fax machines, cell phones, VCR's, cable boxes and telephones. All drop-offs shall be "Contact-less" and residents must remain in their vehicles at all times. Trained staff wearing masks and gloves will remove items from the trunk and rear seat of the vehicle. For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
2. Spice Wok Opens in Windsor Center at the Intersection of Route 130 South and Route 571 in the former Smashburger space. Spice Wok, a family-owned restaurant, offers a variety of popular Asian Fusion dishes, including chicken, beef, lamb, seafood and vegetable entrees prepared in a variety of ways such as traditional Mongolian, Manchurian, Szechuan and Thai styles. Spice Wok joins other businesses including Aldi, Staples, Retro Fitness and Ross Dress for Less in Windsor Center. Spice Wok is available for dine-in and take-out service. Current store hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. For more information, visit their website at www.spice-wok.com.
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov, joined by Spice Wok owner, family, and staff, cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of Spice Wok restaurant in Windsor Center at the intersection of Route 130 and Route 571. Pictured (from right to left) are: Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager; Council Member John Zoller; Council Member Alan Rosenberg; Mayor Janice Mironov; Council Member Marc Lippman; Imtiyaz Ahmad, owner, Spice Wok; Youssef Ahmad, son of owner; Asma Patamkr, wife of owner; Kalf Ahmad, son of owner; Susanta, chef, Spice Wok, and Deepak Rawad, chef, Spice Wok.
   
3. East Windsor Offers Free Flu Clinics on Thursday, October 14 and Thursday, October 28, from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard), for East Windsor and Hightstown residents 60 years and older. The Flu Clinics will be drive-thru and face coverings are required. The flu vaccinations are by appointment only, by calling the Township Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 222.
4. Oaths of Office Administered to New Police Officers Juan Polanco and Aaron Edler who are filling vacant positions. Police Officer Polanco graduated from the Camden County College Police Academy in June 2021 and previously served as an Infantryman in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Police Officer Edler graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2019 and is currently pursuing an Associate's of Science degree from Mercer County Community College. He previously worked as a Police Officer in Lambertville. Both new police officers are assigned to Uniform Services.
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly hired Police Officers Juan Polanco and Aaron Edler. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mayor Janice S. Mironov; newly hired Police Officer Aaron Edler; newly hired Police Officer Juan Polanco, and Chief of Police James Geary.
5. Mercer County Holds Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, October 9 from 9 am to 12 pm, rain or shine, at Lot 4, South Broad Street, Trenton (across from county administration building at 641 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.
6. Last Day to Register to Vote in the November 2 General Election is Tuesday, October 12. Registration forms can be obtained online at www.njelections.org. Questions can be directed to the Municipal Clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.
7. Vote By Mail Applications for the November 2, 2021 Election Were Mailed Last Week to All Registered Voters and Are Available from the Municipal Clerk’s office or on-line at the New Jersey Division of Elections website (CLICK HERE). Applications must be mailed and cannot be sent by facsimile or email. Mailed applications must be received at least seven days prior to the election. Voters can also walk into the County Clerk's office in Trenton and apply until 3 P.M. the day before the election. Voters can return the completed VBM ballot by mail in the pre-paid envelope IF postmarked by November 3 and received by the Mercer County Board of Elections by November 10, or place it in any secure drop box, a secure drop box is located in front of the East Windsor Municipal Court Building (80 One Mile Road) up to 8 P.M. on Election Day. Voters can choose to vote in person on Election Day at their designated polling place. Questions can be directed to the municipal clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 238.
   
   
   A secure Mercer County Official Election Vote by Mail Ballot Drop Box is located in front of the East Windsor Municipal Court Building located at 80 One Mile Road.
8. NOTICE: New Jersey Homestead Rebate Applications Have Been Mailed Out by State and Deadline is Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Homeowners can file applications either online or by phone, the online application is available at www.njtaxation.org, and the automated telephone filing system phone number is (877)658-2972, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Eligible homeowners must have owned and occupied their home as their principle residence on October 1, 2018 and have a 2018 gross income not more than $150,000 for those 65 or older as of December 31, 2018 for disabled homeowners. Homeowners under 65 as of December 31, 2018 and not disabled and have a 2018 gross income of no more than $75,000. The 2018 property taxes must be paid.
9. SPECIAL NOTICE: Residents Selling Home Are Encouraged to Schedule Fire Inspection Several Weeks Ahead of Closing. In light of the active residential real estate market and requirements for fire inspections, East Windsor Township is experiencing a high volume of applications to the Bureau of Fire Protection. A person selling a home should allow 4 to 6 weeks in advance of closing to schedule the fire inspection as inspections are valid for only 60 days. A Fire Inspection Application Form along with detailed instructions is found HERE on Township website. The form can be dropped off or mailed with a check or money order for $50 payable to East Windsor Township.
10. Township Offices Will Be CLOSED and No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Monday, October 11 Due to the Columbus Day Holiday. Residents of Area #1, who would normally have garbage collection on Monday, October 11, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Thursday, October 14. Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.