August 11, 2023

1. East Windsor Holds "Tupelo Honey - A Van Morrison Celebration" Sunday, August 20 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. Tupelo Honey is a tribute to one of the finest songwriters and performers of a generation. Van Morrison has written some of the most iconic songs in popular music history. Tupelo Honey recreates these classics, which include Moon Dance, Brown Eyed Girl, Have I Told You Lately and more. These free events are made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses. In the event of questionable weather, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 1 P.M. the day of the event.
2. Township Restoration of the Brooktree Pathway Continues. The paved, multi-use path runs parallel to Hickory Corner Road and Brooktree Road, providing access to Anker Park and the library branch. Township crews have dug up and removed existing path segments in need of replacement and are resurfacing the pathway. Project completion is anticipated by the end of August, weather permitting. Other improvements to Anker Park also are in progress.
   
   
   Township Public Works crews have dug up and removed existing path segments in need of replacement and have begun preparing to resurface the Brooktree Pathway.
   
3. East Windsor Township Council appoints new Council Member Anthony Katawick at July 25 Township Council meeting. Council Member Katawick fills the vacancy created by Peter Yeager's resignation due to his relocation. Council Member Katawick previously served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and more recently on the Township Planning Board. He is a longtime Township volunteer firefighter, serving currently as President of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. and also previously served as Chief of the Fire Company from 2004 to 2006 and again in 2016.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered oath of office to newly appointed Council Member Anthony Katawick as his wife Lisa Golod held the Bible
4. East Windsor Township Installs at the Hickory Corner Library Branch the Board Created by Residents during the Local Kindness Day Event. East Windsor Township joined with East Windsor-Hightstown Kind in July to celebrate Kindness Day and recognize the importance of kindness in our community. Initiated by East Windsor Regional School District High School student Aditya Bala, East Windsor-Hightstown Kind encourages students, residents and businesses to be kind and do acts of kindness throughout the year. East Windsor-Hightstown Kind encouraged residents and businesses to participate in the great Kindness Challenge, which included "acts to demonstrate being grateful, being gracious, being supportive, being present, being a good neighbor, being earth friendly, being good to yourself, being part of the solution, being attentive and being inclusive." A booth to promote Kindness Day was hosted at the East Windsor Village Shopping Center and at "Fun Night" in Hightstown. In addition to program initiator Aditya Bala, volunteers who helped out with the event include: Anshu Andhavarapu, Adriana Compasano, Julian Eng, Lorena Fernandez, Emily Nelson, Harshil Patel, Krish Patel, Om Patel, Allie Rafkin, Andrew Roberts and Dhitan Vyas. For more information on how to get involved and to share your kindness activities, email ewhtownkind@gmail.com.
   
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognizes the East Windsor-Hightstown Kindness Initiative, by cutting the ribbon on the Board created by local residents during the celebration. Pictured (from left to right) are: Shan Bala, Divya Bala, Aditya Bala, East Windsor-Hightstown Kindness Initiator, Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Sharon Galbraith Ryer; Hickory Corner Library Branch Manager.
5. ALERT: Improvements to Stockton Street Curb and Sidewalks Between Route 130 and Oak Lane Continue. Stockton Street remains closed to through traffic on working days, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. This joint improvement project between East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough includes the replacement of existing curbs and sidewalks, driveway aprons, handicapped ramps and the installation of new curbs and sidewalks on Stockton Street between Route 130 and Oak Lane. The project is anticipated to be completed no later than Labor Day.
6. REMINDER, SPECIAL NOTICE ON TAX BILLS: Mailing of Third Quarter Tax Bills originally due August 1 remains DELAYED due to an unforeseen hold up with the adoption of the Mercer County budget, and the inability to certify a final tax rate. As the date that the County will issue the Certified Tax Rate cannot be anticipated, the Township will provide updated information when available. Any questions, contact the Township Tax Office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 230.