July 5, 2024

1. East Windsor Independence Day Celebration Will Be Held on Saturday, July 6 (rain date Saturday, July 13) at Etra Lake Park. Free entertainment begins at 6 P.M. with 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 will also be vendors present selling refreshments. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses. For information in the event of inclement weather, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 for any updates.
   
   
2. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Hold Recycling Day Event on Wednesday, July 10, from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M., Rain or Shine, at the East Windsor Senior Center (40 Lanning Boulevard). Free paper shredding services to securely dispose of unneeded personal documents and confidential files will be available from 4 P.M to 8 P.M. or until the truck is full, for East Windsor Residents Only. There is a limit of ten boxes per household; no commercial documents. Electronic recycling includes televisions, computers and accessories, monitors, fax machines, VCR's, cable boxes and radios. Residents also will be able to drop off fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, cell phones and printer cartridges. RISE will be on site to collect usable furniture, clothing, blankets and working household appliances and electronics. For further information, call (609) 443-4000, ext. 415.
   
3. East Windsor Holds "All About Joel," a Billy Joel Tribute Band Concert, on Sunday, July 21 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. "All About Joel" features veteran piano playing and lead vocals performing the music of Billy Joel, one of the greatest piano players of all times. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Melvin H. Kreps School auditorium (5 Kent Lane).
4. East Windsor Holds "80's Revolution" Concert on Sunday, July 28 at 6 P.M. at Etra Lake Park. The "80’s Revolution” will perform all genres of the 80’s. The group puts on an electric show dressed in full 80’s style, featuring favorite 80's artists such as Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Cher, Madonna, Journey, Michael Jackson and more. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Melvin H. Kreps School auditorium (5 Kent Lane).
5. Mayor Janice Mironov Announced the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Garden State Preservation Trust Have Approved a $330,000 Green Acres Grant to East Windsor Township. The Township of East Windsor received notification of the new grant in a June 12, 2024 letter from the Governor. The open space grant funds will be used to acquire and preserve an additional Township property, and the governing body currently is reviewing details of a proposed purchase.
6. Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Program Funded by $7,500 Grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety on Wednesday, July 10, from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the East Windsor Police/Court building (80 One Mile Road). The Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Program is designed to ensure motorists are properly securing their children in child seats as required by State law. Interested residents can have their child seats inspected for proper fit and installation in their vehicles and will receive educational materials regarding current child restraint laws. The events will also take place at the East Windsor Police/Court building (80 One Mile Road) on Monday, September 16 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M and at the Township National Night Out event at the East Windsor PAL Complex (30 Airport Road) on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
7. Groups and Businesses Invited to Participate in "National Night Out" Set for Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the East Windsor P.A.L. Complex (30 Airport Road). This annual fun educational Township event, sponsored by Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members in conjunction with Chief of Police Jason Hart, features crime watch information, emergency services equipment, music, booths and displays by area groups and businesses with information and giveaways supporting the National Night Out theme. Area community groups and businesses wishing to offer support, participate or host a booth can contact Detective Sergeant Paul Wille at (609) 448-5678, ext. 250, or wille@ewpd.com.
8. Special Notice from Environmental Commission: Spotted Lanternfly Update. The East Windsor Environmental Commission is reminding Township residents that as summer approaches, another season of spotted lanternflies seems inevitable. For the past several summers, spotted lanternflies have been invading Mercer County, becoming especially more active and visible in July. Since these invasive insects are a threat to local crops, the NJ Department of Agriculture has called on residents to squash and scrape spotted lanternflies wherever they see them to help eradicate their spread. For further information, (CLICK HERE).
   
   Photograph of Lanternfly's Initial Stage in July