January 14, 2022

1. REMINDER: No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Monday, January 17 and All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the holiday. Residents of Area #1, who would normally have garbage collection on Monday, January 17, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Thursday, January 20. Public works schedules can be viewed on the Township website (CLICK HERE).
2. McDonald's Reopens Newly Re-Constructed Restaurant at Route 130 South and Dutch Neck Road. Demolition of the older McDonald's building occurred earlier this year, and construction of a similar sized, approximately 4,940 square foot modernized restaurant replaced the long existing building. Improvements include side-by-side drive-thru kiosks to increase stacking of vehicles and enhance safety, new menu boards and pre-browse menu boards, new free-standing and facade signage, repaved and upgraded parking areas, as well as various other landscaping and related improvements. Current restaurant hours are daily from 6 A.M. to 11 P.M. and drive-through hours are Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 5:30 A.M. to 1 A.M, and Friday and Saturday, 5:30 A.M. to 2 A.M.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join McDonald’s local owners and management staff to celebrate their grand opening on Route 130 at Dutch Neck Road. Pictured (from left to right) are: (front row) Council Member Denise Daniels; Council Member Alan Rosenberg; Sandy Chapman, McDonald’s Owner; Mayor Janice Mironov; Chevail Bundy, Store Manager; Council Member John Zoller; (back row) Bill Diekmann, Construction Coordinator; Council Member David Russell; Elaine Diekmann, Food Safety; Kevin Lacher, Director of Operations, and Steve Chapman, McDonald’s Owner.
   
3. Singas Famous Pizza Opens in East Windsor Town Center Plaza ("Shoprite Center") on Route 130 North. Singas Famous Pizza, an American based restaurant chain, first opened in 1967 in Elmhurst, New York and has since expanded its chain of restaurants to 18 locations along the East Coast, including 6 New Jersey locations, 11 New York locations, and 1 North Carolina location. The menu, in addition to their signature 10" pizza, includes wings, meatballs, mozzarella sticks, bread bites, salads, burgers, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Current hours are daily from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. For more information, visit their website (CLICK HERE).
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join Singas Famous Pizza local owners and management staff to cut the ribbon celebrating their grand opening in the Town Center Plaza on Route 130 North. Pictured (from left to right) are: Council Member Denise Daniels; Council Member Alan Rosenberg; Manish Bajaj, Franchise Owner; Mayor Janice Mironov; Enrique Almela, Director of Operations, and Council Member John Zoller.
4. Mayor Janice S. Mironov Sworn-In as New President of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors on January 6. Mayor Mironov, who moved up from First Vice President, was administered the Oath of Office by U.S. Senator Cory Booker. The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) was founded in 1963 by a group of New Jersey Mayors who believed their collective voices should be heard in Trenton and Washington and is the largest statewide organization in the Nation to exclusively represent the interests of Mayors. The mission of the NJCM is to provide a unified approach and open line of communication to New Jersey’s State and Federal Legislatures and Administrations that reflects the mayors' voices and the best interests to serve the citizens of New Jersey's communities.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov is sworn-in by Senator Cory Booker as President of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors.
5. East Windsor Township Offers Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Dose Clinic on Wednesday, January 19 from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. at JCC Abrams Camps (148 Cedarville Road). Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available, as well as Booster doses for those who are eligible. Vaccinations will be available for children ages 5 through 11. Appointments Are Required, no later than Tuesday, January 18 at 12 P.M. For an appointment or further information, contact the Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 228 or publichealth@east-windsor.nj.us.
   
   
6. REMINDER: East Windsor Dog Owners Must Secure or Renew Licenses By January 31. All dogs seven months of age and older are required to be licensed. An additional late fee of $1.00 per month will be charged after January 31. Rabies vaccination must be valid through November 1, 2022 to obtain a 2022 dog license. Dog License applications are available from the Municipal Clerk’s Office or the Township website (CLICK HERE). For questions or more information, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at (609) 443-4000 ext. 237.
7. CALENDAR: East Windsor Township 2022 Recycling Days on Saturday, April 9 from 10 am to 2 pm, Wednesday, July 13 from 4 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday, October 1 from 10 am to 2 pm, at the East Windsor Senior Center. Free Document Shredding and other drop-off recycling (electronics, computers, televisions, cell phones, fluorescent bulbs, toner cartridges and shoes, clothing, blankets, working appliances and housewares) will be offered to residents. These event dates will also be posted on the Township Website at www.east-windsor.nj.us. For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
8. Tips for Residents to Follow During Winter Weather Advisories and Storms:
   • Be aware of parking regulations and once snow has begun, remove all vehicles from roadways marked "NO PARKING ON SNOW COVERED ROADWAYS," to enable plow trucks to clear the roads. In general, it is helpful to park vehicles in garages and driveways wherever possible and not on the street during a storm to improve street snow clearing and safety.
   • Remove accumulated snow from abutting sidewalks within 24 hours, to assist neighbor and school student safety. When clearing snow, be mindful not to shovel snow into roadways or adjoining properties.
   • Shoveling out neighborhood fire hydrants is encouraged to allow for quick location and access in event of an emergency. Residents should be aware of fire hydrant locations and street address signs that could become inaccessible due to snow accumulation.
   • Unless officially authorized, residents should never assume that frozen ponds or lakes are suitable for skating or other recreational activities.
   • Encourage Neighbors and Friends to Sign-Up for E-News and Nixle to receive Alerts and stay informed during weather events and emergencies. To register for E-News (CLICK HERE) and for Nixle Alerts (CLICK HERE).
   • For changes in Township schedules, including municipal office hours, garbage district collections and other important updates, visit the Township website www.east-windsor.nj.us.