The Millstone Times January 2019

East Windsor Township East Windsor Township 2019 New Year's Food Drive Will Continue through January 31, 2019. 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 food pantries of RISE and St. Anthony's Church, area-based organizations that provide assistance to local individuals and families.

East Windsor Township Announces the Launch of the Nixle Communications System to Become Operational in January 2019

East Windsor Township Mayor and Council Members have determined to implement the Nixle communications sys- tem, to enable immediate text messages to registered cell phones and email addresses, to alert residents and businesses about safety and health subjects of concern, such as severe weather conditions, severe traffic alert, road closures, flood- ing conditions, power outages, and important public health notices and other significant community updates and im-

portant announcements. This communications tool will assist the Township in notifying large numbers of people in real time concerning conditions or issues affecting safety and travel issues. Residents are encouraged to register for the notifications by texting "08520" to the number 888-777 from their cell phone. Residents also will be enabled to register online in January on the Township website to receive the notifications via email. IMPORTANT NOTE: Regardless of your zip code, you must register under the zip code 08520 to receive East Windsor related Nixle alerts.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Volunteer Opportunity in Television Broadcasting Available If you are interested in broadcasting and would like hands-on training on a live, local television program, opportunities are available to work with the award winning "Spotlight East Windsor" program, one hour every other Wednesday night, at the East Windsor Municipal Building. Volunteers will learn camera techniques, audio, lighting, video switching, videotape operation and much more. Interested individuals should contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237 and provide your name and contact information. REMINDER: All Dog Licenses Are Required to be Renewed by Jan. 31 All dogs seven months of age or older are required to be licensed. Rabies vaccines must be valid through November 1, 2019 in order to obtain a 2019 license. For information, contact the Municipal Clerk's office at (609) 443-4000, ext. 237.

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The Millstone Times

January 2019