East Windsor Township recently issued a proclamation recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month to kick off the township’s “We Check for 21” initiative aimed at deterring underage drinking.
As part of the campaign, liquor license holders are required to sign the “We Check for 21” Pledge as a condition of receiving their liquor license renewal. The pledge affirms each liquor license holder’s support of the “We Check for 21” program. Various resource and informational materials and paraphernalia have been distributed for use at these establishments.East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov publicly praised the license holders for their demonstrated interest and concern for this community goal: Karen Kleber and Deanna Boehm of USA Wine Traders Club and East Windsor Bowl and Recreation Center; Tara Welch of Bottle King; Member Meaghan O’Brien of Hightstown Elks #1955; Paul Miller of The Peddie Golf Club; Kevin Chabra of Americana Diner; Kevin Quigley of City Streets Café; Jack Wright and George Simaan of TGI Friday’s; Craig Carocci of Charlie Brown’s; Harvinder Singh of The Shoppes at East Windsor; Tony Menendez of the Town Diner; Jasmin McPherson and Myra Tenesaca of the Holiday Inn of East Windsor; and Clint Jordan of Days Inn of East Windsor.
“The township is proud to promote the ‘We Check for 21’ Program, which is designed to heighten the awareness and prevention of underage drinking within all of our communities,” said Mayor Mironov. “There are many serious impacts to underage drinking, including many young drivers under 21 who are involved in automobile accidents that have blood alcohol levels above the legal limit.
“The ‘We Check for 21’ Program is an excellent vehicle to bring together municipal government leaders, young people, parents, key community and school leaders, policy makers and local businesses toward a common positive community effort. We appreciate and call on all businesses and citizens to become more aware of and more involved in efforts to reduce underage drinking in our community,” she said.
