January 13, 2023

1. Mayor Janice Mironov Begins Another Year at Annual Reorganization Meeting, held at the East Windsor Senior Center on January 10. The largely ceremonial meeting which was attended by about 200 people also included citizen appointments by Mayor and Council to volunteer Township Boards and Committees and various recognitions of current and past Township volunteers for their service. Council Members offered thank you's and remarks about the past year 2022. Mayor Mironov spoke outlining many of the Township administration accomplishments and projects of 2022 and goals going into the New Year of 2023.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov was administered the oath of office by Sheriff Jack Kemler while Deputy Mayor Peter Yeager holds the Bible.
   
2. Volunteers on Township Boards and Committees Were Honored at the Annual Reorganization Meeting for their Service to East Windsor Township and provided with Certificates of Appreciation by Mayor Janice S. Mironov. Congratulations and thank you to the Township's outstanding volunteers!
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognizes volunteers to East Windsor Township Boards and Committees for their service at the annual reorganization meeting. Pictured (from left to right) are: (back row) Steven Kurs (East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority); Ronald Balint (Environmental Commission and Green Team); Gary Wroblewski (Environmental Commission and Planning Board); Johnnie Whittington (Planning Board); Walter Schmidlin (Planning Board); (front row) Sydelle Norris (Commission on Aging); Vi Van Treu (Economic Development Committee); Rochelle Shifman (Zoning Board of Adjustment); Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Fay Fisch (Commission on Aging); Reema Patel (Recreation Commission); Gloria Golbert (Commission on Aging) and Deborah Thomas (Commission on Aging).
3. REMINDER: No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Monday, January 16 and All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED due to the holiday. Residents of Area #1, who would normally have garbage collection on Monday, January 16, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Thursday, January 19. Public works schedules can be viewed on the Township website (CLICK HERE).
4. REMINDER: East Windsor Township Offers COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters Including Bivalent Booster Clinic on Thursday, January 19 from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. at the Hickory Corner Branch Library (138 Hickory Corner Road). Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available, as well as bivalent booster doses for those who are eligible. Vaccinations and Pfizer boosters will be available for children ages 5 and older. Appointments Are Required. For an appointment or further information, contact the Health Department at (609) 443-4000, ext. 228 or publichealth@east-windsor.nj.us.
5. East Windsor Township Offers COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters Including Bivalent Booster Clinic on Thursday, February 9 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard), for East Windsor and Hightstown residents 60 years and older. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available, as well as bivalent booster doses for those who are eligible. Appointments Are Required. 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 Obtain 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, 2023 to obtain a 2023 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. 238.
7. East Windsor Township 2023 New Year's Food Drive Continues through the Month of January. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members are asking area residents and businesses to drop off donated non-perishable food items at the East Windsor Municipal Building (16 Lanning Boulevard) during business hours, the East Windsor Police/Court Building (80 One Mile Road) 24/7, or East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 (69 Twin Rivers Drive). The food drive will benefit the RISE food pantry, that provides assistance to local individuals and families.
8. Womanspace Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Is Seeking Volunteers. East Windsor Township, in collaboration with Womanspace, is recruiting volunteers who work in conjunction with local police to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence situation. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license and access to transportation, and submit to a background investigation, including fingerprinting. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to participate. An 80-hour mandatory training course is provided and scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 14. Applications are available at www.womanspace.org. For more information, contact Police Detective Michelle McCandrew at (609) 448-5678, ext. 230.
9. 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.
10. CALENDAR: East Windsor Township 2023 Recycling Days on Saturday, April 15 from 10 am to 2 pm, Wednesday, July 12 from 4 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday, September 30 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.