June 23, 2023

1. East Windsor Independence Day Celebration Will Be Held on Saturday, July 1 (rain date Monday, July 3) at Etra Lake Park. Free entertainment begins at 6 P.M. with the Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6 piece band from the Delaware Valley area best known for its traditional jazz sound, followed at 7:45 P.M. by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a 6 piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing "Americana" and a variety of popular melodies. The spectacular Fireworks Display will commence immediately following the musical presentations, at approximately 9:30 P.M. Bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park. There also will be vendors present selling refreshments. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses. In the event of inclement weather, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 for any updates.
   
   
2. NO TAX INCREASE again in the 2023 East Windsor Municipal Budget of $23,426,238 Introduced by Mayor Janice Mironov and Council Members. Although overall spending in 2023 has increased by almost $1 million over 2022, use of American Rescue Plan funds and sound Township fiscal planning enabling greater use of miscellaneous revenue accounts and fund balance, allow the 2023 budget to result in NO tax increase for East Windsor residents with NO reductions in services or employees. The fiscally conservative and responsible 2023 budget was challenged by the dramatic state-imposed 22% hike in the State Health Benefits Plan, increases in state pension payment costs, as well as significant increases in salaries and wages, contract increases and general inflationary cost factors. The East Windsor municipal tax rate component has not increased for eleven consecutive years -- 2013 through 2023, remaining at the rate of $.433 per $100 of assessed valuation. Thus, for the current 2023 average residential assessment of $259,455, the 2023 municipal tax is $1,123. The East Windsor municipal component remains at less than 15% of the total local property tax bill, and well below the statewide average. 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. The 2023 municipal budget will continue to deliver a high quality level of services to residents and respond to the needs of the community
3. East Windsor Township Hosts Congressman Kim Town Hall on Monday, June 26 at 6 PM at the East Windsor Township Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). East Windsor residents and the public are welcome to join Congressman Andy Kim as he holds his 64th monthly Town Hall to hear from neighbors and to share updates from his work in Congress. Congressman Kim will discuss his most recent work to deliver all service members and their families the healthcare benefits they deserve, savings for local seniors, and to connect community groups to federal grant opportunities. He will also highlight Gun Violence Awareness Month and Pride Month as well as the Service Academy nomination process that is open to local high school Juniors looking to attend a United States Military Service Academy.
   
4. Primrose School Opens New Child Care Early Education Facility in East Windsor at 191 Dutch Neck Road, in the former Rite-Aid building. Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools, a national accredited private preschool, offers early education and care to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Primrose Schools states that their Company's learning philosophy consists of four major components -- theme-based learning, which uses topics of interest to children to place concepts in contexts; an academic curriculum which focuses on school readiness in math, language, and literacy; enrichment programs which include music, arts, gardening, and foreign language; and character development. Primrose School's Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool, Preschool Pathways and Pre-K classes are designed to "stimulate children's intellectual, creative, physical and social -emotional growth for active minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts." Primrose School of East Windsor can accommodate over 200 children and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 6:30 PM. For more information on enrollment, contact (609) 630-6333 or visit www.primroseschools.com.
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join Primrose School East Windsor operators to celebrate the grand opening of their new early education facility at 191 Dutch Neck Road. Pictured (from left to right) are: Teresa Canada, Kendall Park Branch Manager, M & T Bank; Christine Curnan, Vice President, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce; Eric Tepper, Intern, M & T Bank; Rashmi Argarwal, Co-Owner, Primrose School of East Windsor; Council Member David Russell; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Council Member John Zoller, and Council Member Denise Daniels.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members tour the new Primrose School in East Windsor with the school's owners and staff, while celebrating the grand opening of their new early education facility at 191 Dutch Neck Road. Pictured (from left to right) are: Teresa Canada, Kendall Park Branch Manager, M & T Bank; Eric Tepper, Intern, M & T Bank; Rashmi Argarwal, Co-Owner, Primrose School of East Windsor; Percy, Primrose School Mascot; Council Member David Russell; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Council Member John Zoller, Council Member Denise Daniels, and Christine Curnan, Vice President, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce.
5. East Windsor Township Is Holding Document Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event on Wednesday, July 12 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M., Rain or Shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). 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, and until the shredding truck is full. Electronic recycling is limited to televisions, computers and accessories, monitors, fax machines, VCR's, cable boxes and telephones. Residents will also be able to dispose of fluorescent bulbs and household batteries. East Windsor also is participating in the Trex’s Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. The types of plastic film which can be dropped off for recycling are: grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, ice bags, plastic shipping envelopes, Ziploc and other reclosable food storage bags, cereal bags, case overwrap, salt bags, pallet wrap and stretch film, wood pellet bags and produce bags. For every 500 pounds collected over six months, Trex donates a bench to the community. RISE will have trucks on-site to collect clothing, shoes, blankets, housewares (plates, mugs and related items), working appliances, household electronics and usable furniture. Clothing should be brought in plastic bags. Residents must remain in their vehicles at all times. For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 215.
6. East Windsor Recreation Department Summer Day Camp Registration Remains Open for students entering grades Kindergarten through 6. The Explorer camp is designed for campers entering grades Kindergarten and 1, the Adventure camp is designed for campers entering grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and the 2023 Travel camps are offered for campers entering grades 5 through 9. Camp Care also is available for before and after care of campers for an additional fee. Online registration and payment is available at (CLICK HERE). Program information is available at the Township municipal building and online at (CLICK HERE). For additional information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 225
7. All Township Offices Will Be CLOSED and No Township Curbside Garbage Collection Will Occur on Tuesday, July 4 due to the Independence Day holiday. Residents of Area #2, who would normally have garbage collection on Tuesday, July 4, are to put their garbage out on the next regularly scheduled collection date which is Friday, July 7. Visit the Township website (CLICK HERE) for additional garbage collection information.