Tag: East Windsor
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More than 700 pounds of trash removed from Etra Lake Park in East Windsor
More than 80 volunteers participated in a cleanup of Etra Lake Park in East Windsor on April 24, collecting 706 pounds of trash and recycling. The Watershed Institute works with residents, municipal, county and state leaders and local groups on a wide variety of initiatives and actions to plan smart, grow community and preserve and…
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Mercer County, local officials come together to discuss use of American Rescue Plan federal funds
State legislators, Mercer County commissioners, Mercer County mayors and administrators gathered virtually to discuss their aspirations for federal funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Organized by the Capital City Area Black Caucus, the discussion on April 24 centered on how Mercer County government and municipal officials would hope and plan to utilize…
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Students’ artwork expresses importance of recycling
East Windsor held an Earth Day Recycling Poster Contest. The theme was to promote the 4 Rs of recycling: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Rebuy. The elementary school winners were honored at the April 20 council meeting. Winners received mayoral certificates of recognition and gift certificates to Barnes & Noble, donated by corporate sponsor Shiseido America.
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Arbor Day Foundation names East Windsor 2020 Tree City USA community
For the 21st year, East Windsor has earned the national designation of a Tree City USA community for meeting the four standards set by the Arbor Day Foundation: having a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. The Tree City Growth Award recognizes Tree City USA municipalities…
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East Windsor man charged with impersonating a police officer, possession of child porn
An East Windsor man has been charged with impersonating a police officer and possession of child pornography, according to the West Windsor Police Department. The man, whose car was reportedly equipped with a light bar in its rear window, had allegedly just completed a “stop” of an unknown vehicle when he was halted by a…
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Organizations ‘Rise to the TASK’ of feeding Mercer County
It was about 6:30 a.m. when Maria Schamper drove into the parking lot at Modway, the site of the second “Rise to the TASK” drive-thru food distribution. She attended the first event, held in October, as well as others, so she knew to arrive early. Typically, she picks up food for family and neighbors, but…
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Gyro King and Grill offers Mediterranean and Pakistani cuisine
Gyro King and Grill opened on Route 130 north in the East Windsor Town Center Plaza. Gyro King and Grill, which has another restaurant in South Brunswick, specializes in Mediterranean and Pakistani cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including gyros, wraps, shawarmas, falafel, rice platters, hummus and salads; and Pakistani grill with kabobs,…
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Rotary, Elks members help Be Kind group ‘End Hunger’
Community volunteers gathered in small groups at the Hightstown Elks Lodge in East Windsor on March 20 to help package 17,928 meals to fight local food insecurity. The 83 cases of food packed during the End Hunger event are being distributed to area families in need through RISE Food Pantry in Hightstown, Shine and Inspire…
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Edison police raising funds for fellow officer, who passed away unexpectedly March 16
EDISON – The Edison Police Department, in conjunction with Edison Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 75, have set up a GoFundMe page asking the community to come together to garner support for Police Officer Ryan Borden, who passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 16. The department announced Borden’s passing in a social media…