The Millstone Times April 2019

East Windsor Township News

East Windsor Kicks Off Distracted Driver "U Drive, U Text, U Pay"Campaign Underwritten by $5,500 Distracted Driving Enforcement Grant, to Run Through April 21

The $5,500 NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety "U Drive, U Text, U Pay" grant, part of a statewide initiative, is for targeted enforcement of dis- tracted driving behaviors, such as texting, holding a cell phone, grooming, reading, and using other electronic devices while driving. This initiative is geared to promote the responsible operation of motor vehicles for every- one through increased public awareness and education as well as enforce- ment of existing state distracted driving laws. Motorists should give their full attention to the roadway while driving and do their part to help keep our roadways safer for all drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Mayor Janice S. Mironov and police department kick off "U Drive, U Text, U Pay" Campaign. Pictured (from left to right) are: Police Officer Gregory Hager; Police Officer Sebastian Marin; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Police Ser- geant Ryan Ballard, and Police Officer Michael Greco.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov Participated in Meals on Wheels of Mercer County "Community Champions Week"

The Mayor joined local volunteers to deliver meals to program participants during the week of March 18, to generate public awareness about senior hunger and isolation, to celebrate the invaluable services provided by the various meals on wheels programs, and to recruit new vol- unteers and support for the program. Meals on Wheels of Mercer County helps homebound and elderly residents to maintain their independence, health and well-being through delivery of a meal Monday through Friday by volunteers in East Windsor and other Mercer County com- munities. Individuals with mid-day availability can volunteer according to their availability to deliver meals to local seniors. The program is made possible by the generous support of volun- teers who deliver the meals and provide daily contact to the homebound and elderly. For more information regarding the Meals on Wheels program or to volunteer, contact Meals on Wheels of Mercer County at (609) 695-3483 or visit www.mowte.org. Mayor Mironov joins program volunteers to deliver meals to area senior citizens during Meals on Wheels of Mercer County "Community Champions Week." East Windsor Is Soliciting Nominations for the Sylvia Weiss Senior Citizen Awar d for Outstanding Service as a Volunteer. The annual award is to recognize a senior citizen who has exhibited outstanding service through volunteerism to the community by way of the schools, religious institutions, service organizations or directly to the public. Nominees must be at least 60 years of age and residents of East Windsor. Nomina- tions forms, due Thursday, April 11, are available at the municipal building, on Township website or by calling the Municipal Clerk's office at (609) 443- 4000, ext. 238. East Windsor Encourages Community Groups to Participate in 2019 Township Adopt-A-Spot Program. Under this program, participating groups "adopt" a public property and keep it clean during the year. A placard is erected on the site indicating that it has been "adopted by" with the name of the group. The groups are expected to perform clean-up three times per month fromApril 1 through November 30. Adopt-A-Spot is a great program in not only ensuring pubic areas of our community are well-main- tained, but also has been a wonderful educational tool for teaching young people social responsibility and community pride. To participate, interested groups should send a letter to East Windsor Clean Communities Committee, ATTN: Mayor Janice S. Mironov, 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520.

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