January 26, 2024

1. 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 October 31, 2024 to obtain a 2024 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.
2. East Windsor Township 2024 New Year's Food Drive continues through February 12. 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 at 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.
3. East Windsor Township and the NJ League of Municipalities Offer Scholarship Opportunities to Junior and Senior High School Students. Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best" and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the community, while raising awareness of municipal government in general. The State League Scholarship Committee will select 15 finalists and 3 winners from the State. A full application package can be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's office at the municipal building (16 Lanning Boulevard) or by calling (609) 443-4000, ext. 238. All entries must be returned to the East Windsor Mayor's Office by Wednesday, March 8.
4. 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 19. Applications are available at www.womanspace.org. For more information, contact Police Detective Joseph Amejka at (609) 448-5678, ext. 231.
   
   
5. 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.
6. 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 to receive Alerts and stay informed during weather events and emergencies. To register for E-News (Click Here).
• Encourage Neighbors and Friends to Sign-Up for NIXEL Alerts . To Register for NIXEL alerts (Click Here).

Residents working in harmony with Township officials and the Police and Public Works Departments will help make achieving the common goal of "a safer community" a reality this winter.