December 10, 2021

1. East Windsor Township Participated in Womanspace "Communities of Light" on Monday, December 6, to raise funds for Womanspace and focus public awareness on the important issue of domestic violence and services available to victims. Checks of support remain enthusiastically welcomed (checks payable to Womanspace can be dropped off at or mailed to the municipal building, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520). Township officials issued a Proclamation and joined together to light up the Municipal Building for Communities of Light, sponsored by Womanspace, the primary non-profit organization in Mercer County providing a comprehensive array of services, crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence and their families.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members issue Proclamation designating December 6, 2021 as "Communities of Light" day on which East Windsor Township participated by lighting up the municipal building, to raise funds for Womanspace and focus public awareness on the important subject of domestic violence and support for victims and families. Pictured (from left to right) are: Council Member John Zoller; Mayor Janice Mironov; Chief of Police James Geary; Council Member Denise Daniels; Council Member Alan Rosenberg; Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager, and Township Manager James Brady.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov is joined by Members of The Peddie School Girls Basketball Team to light the first candle kicking off the Township Womanspace "Communities of Light" ceremony.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join with members of the Police Department at the municipal building for Township participation in "Communities of Light" event to raise funds and public awareness for Womanspace, the primary provider of services for victims of domestic abuse. Pictured (from left to right) are: (front row) Sergeant Ryan Ballard; Mayor Janice Mironov; Council Member Denise Daniels; Detective Michelle McCandrew; Detective Sergeant Paul Wille; (back row) Police Officer Tim Purpuri; Lieutenant Jason Hart; Council Member John Zoller; Chief of Police James Geary; Council Member Alan Rosenberg; Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager; Animal Control Officer James St. John; Detective Sergeant Thomas Meyer; Detective Robert Davison; Lieutenant Ryan Mattek, and Detective Joseph Carabelli.
   
2. East Windsor Awarded $6,000 "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" 2021 Year-End Holiday Enforcement Grant. The New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety grant is to underwrite salaries of police officers for added enforcement activities directed at the detection and apprehension of intoxicated drivers. The program, which runs from December 3 through January 1, is a statewide campaign aimed at improving public safety by encouraging responsible driving during the 2021 year-end holiday season.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Residents Are Encouraged to Register and Urge Other Residents to Register to Receive E-News Updates. E-News is used for alert communications in significant weather and service impacted situations, as well as generally weekly to provide information on new businesses and stores, roadway projects, grants, special events and other subjects of public interest. (CLICK HERE) or visit the East Windsor Township website at www.east-windsor.nj.us to register for E-News. East Windsor officials seek to expand resident subscribers. PLEASE SEND THIS E-NEWS INFORMATION TO YOUR EAST WINDSOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ENCOURAGING THEM TO SIGN-UP.
6. Residents Are Encouraged to Register to Receive Nixle Communications System Alerts, implemented by Mayor and Council, 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, traffic disruption alerts, road closures, flooding conditions, power outages and important public health notices, as well as other significant community updates and important announcements. The Nixle 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 can register online (CLICK HERE) to receive the notifications via email and/or mobile phone. IMPORTANT NOTE: Regardless of your zip code, you must register under the zip code 08520 to receive East Windsor related Nixle alerts.