April 18, 2025

1. ALERT: On Monday, April 28, the Mercer County Department of Transportation Plans to Commence Milling and Resurfacing of Etra Road (County Route 571) from Milford Rd to the Mercer County Border with Monmouth County. During construction, both lanes of Etra Road will be closed to through traffic from 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Detours will be posted to use Cedarville Road and Windsor-Perrineville Road to avoid the area. Access will be permitted for local residents. Mercer County anticipates completion by Friday, May 9, weather permitting.
2. Playa Bowls Opens in Windsor Center at the Intersection of Route 130 South and Route 571. Founded by NJ natives and labelled “New Jersey’s Original Acai Shop,” Playa Bowls has grown to over 200 locations nationwide in the past 10 years. Featuring custom made “super fruit bowls”, the menu bowl categories include Playa Acai, Mango, Pitaya, Coconut, Green, Banana and Oatmeal, as well as smoothies, fresh fruit juices and cold brews. Current hours are daily from 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. For more information, visit their website (CLICK HERE) or call (609) 301-8028.
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join Playa Bowls owners and management for the grand opening in Windsor Center at the intersection of Route 130 South and Route 571. Pictured (from left to right) are: Gemma Di Florio, General Manager, Playa Bowls; Council Member Marc Lippman; Council Member John Zoller; Dinesh Ramchandani, Owner, Play Bowls; Deputy Mayor David Russell; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Joseph Miczak, Planning Board and Environmental Commission Member; Council Member Anthony Katawick, and Amanda Ramchandani, Owner, Playa Bowls.
   
3. Stream Cleanup Co-Sponsored by The Watershed Institute and East Windsor Township Held on Saturday, April 26, from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Etra Lake Park, Rain or Shine. Pre-registration is preferred (CLICK HERE). Volunteers should wear long pants, closed-toed shoes and long sleeves, and bring work gloves. Trash bags will be provided. Adults must accompany minors. For additional information or to register, visit The Watershed Institute website at www.thewatershed.org.
   
4. East Windsor Proclaimed April "Alcohol Awareness Month" and Recognized East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School After Prom Committee. The Mayoral Proclamation stated, "the After Prom Committee provides for a safe and substance free evening of entertainment and activities for all high school seniors and their guests at no cost and has been providing the event for over 32 years and during those years there have been no alcohol or drug related incidents on prom night." Mayor Mironov and Council Members also presented a $1,050 grant check from the East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (EWMAPSA) to East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) Hightstown High School After Prom Committee President Tara Cesaro, Hospitality Chair Maria Vance and Entertainment Chair Carmen Horana.
   
   Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members present Proclamation recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month and $1,050 East Windsor Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (EWMAPSA) grant check to East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School After Prom Committee, praising them for their excellent efforts in offering a safe substance free environment for students After Prom event. Pictured (from left to right) are: Deputy Mayor/Coordinator of EWMAPSA David Russell; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Tara Cesaro, EWRSD Hightstown High School Parents Association President; Mari Vance, After Prom Hospitality Chair and Carmen Horana, After Prom Entertainment Chair.
5. Mayor and Council Award Contract for Resurfacing and Repair of the Basketball Court in Wiltshire Park on Wiltshire Drive. The improvement project is funded by a $1.3 Million state grant for parks and recreation improvements, applied for and received by Mayor and Council. The contract, awarded to low quote ATT Sports Inc of Berlin, NJ, will include the resurfacing and repair of the basketball court as well as the repair of the basketball backboard and rim. Work is anticipated to be undertaken over the next couple of months.
6. Mayor and Council Award Contract for Resurfacing of the Two Tennis Courts in Westfield Park on Westfield Road. The improvement project is funded by a $1.3 Million state grant for parks and recreation improvements, applied for and received by Mayor and Council. The contract was awarded to ATT Sports Inc of Berlin, NJ. Work is anticipated to be undertaken over the next couple of months.
7. East Windsor Is Inviting Residents to Apply for Home Improvement Funds Pursuant to the Township Small Cities Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program. Funded by a $195,551 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, funds are provided as a no interest deferred loan, for eligible improvements and homeowners. The amount is not due or payable until sale or transfer of title and only for the exact amount. There is no cost to apply. Residents who are income eligible can receive up to $25,000 under this program for needed home improvement work such as roofs, foundations, heating, plumbing and electrical systems, and lead based paint hazard remediation. For more information regarding the program and eligibility, call the Township's program representative at (609) 664-2769, ext. 9.
   
8. East Windsor Will Participate in Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, April 26, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., offering residents the opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in an environmentally responsible manner and reducing possible access by unauthorized persons and young people to these drugs. The Township has a drop box in the lobby of the police/court building at 80 One Mile Road for the collection of these various medications. This special one-day collaborative event with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is intended to focus community attention on the importance and opportunity for secure and responsible disposal of medications. Collected medications will be turned over to the DEA on the next business day for final disposal. The Township maintains a year-round 24/7 accessible permanent medicine drop box in the lobby of the police/court building.
9. East Windsor Promotes Township Memorial Tree Program During Arbor Day, which is celebrated on the last Friday of April. The Memorial Tree Program offers residents a unique opportunity to provide a living memorial to a deceased relative or friend or in remembrance or commemoration of a special person, group or event, by the planting of a tree in the Township Memorial Tree Grove located on the grounds of the East Windsor municipal building. The tree, including tree planting and accompanying granite marker with the name of the deceased person or event to be remembered, can be ordered through the Public Works Department. Brochures describing the program and costs with an order form are available on-line CLICK HERE, at the Township Municipal Building or by calling (609) 443-4000, ext. 415.
10. East Windsor Recreation Department Summer Camp Registration Is Open. Recreation day camps will be offered for students entering grades Kindergarten through 9. 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 2025 Travel camps are offered for campers entering grades 5 through 9. Camp Care for before and after care of campers is also available 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. 414.
11. East Windsor Township Introduces SDL Portal for Building Permit Information Beginning Wednesday, April 16. SDL provides residents with access to construction services they would normally request in person at the municipal building, now conveniently available online. SDL will assist East Windsor Residents in accessing building permit applications, permit records and requesting inspections. Additional information and access to the portal is available on-line (CLICK HERE).
    
12. PUBLIC NOTICE: East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority (EWMUA) Is Conducting Semi-Annual Hydrant Flushing to remove sediment from pipes, monitor water flows and pressures, and provide visual inspection of the hydrants during overnight hours on the following dates. This schedule is subject to change due to conflicting work that must be done by EWMUA personnel. According to the EWMUA, customers may notice a drop in water pressure or may experience discolored water. At no time will the water quality be compromised, and the water is safe to use. Check www.eastwindsormua.com for updates, or call the East Windsor Municipal Utilities Authority at (609) 443-6000 with any questions.

April 14 through April 18: Hickory Acres, Brooktree area, Renaissance area, Princeton East, Oak Creek Estates and sections of Route 130