Alert
Message from Mayor Janice Mironov to East Windsor Residents
Positive COVID-19 cases continue to increase in New Jersey and Mercer County, as well as locally in East Windsor and surrounding municipalities, but hope and help are on the way as vaccine distribution commences globally, nationally and in New Jersey. Locally, East Windsor is working cooperatively with the State and other area municipalities through our County Health Officers Association to schedule vaccination clinics. Along with Hamilton Township and our municipal partners, we are commencing the first series of localized clinics focusing on State Priority Group designated in Phase 1A, Emergency Medical Services personnel and other community healthcare workers. As vaccination information and plans are rolled out, we will ensure to keep all of our residents fully up to date through our Township website, e-news and Nixle alerts. So Please Stay With the Safety Program, we can do this for a few more months! And Please Keep Connected!
Since March of this year we braced ourselves as a community during uncertain times and worked together to accept and adhere to changes in our daily lives and activities; after a few months our efforts collaboratively assisted in the statewide effort to flatten the curve and reduce the active count number. Health care professionals and agencies have stated that the recent reported number of positive cases nationwide and statewide indicate we are in the midst of the Second Wave of the virus as anticipated. I want to share with you that this week, we experienced our highest ever number of daily new positive COVID-19 cases, with 31 new cases on Monday and 32 new cases on Tuesday. Overall, in the Township, we currently are monitoring a total of 362 active positive cases and, since the on-set of the pandemic in March, have had 1,552 total positive COVID-19 cases in East Windsor. So while we are in a positive medical direction, we are not yet out of the woods.
As we celebrate our Holidays and enter the winter months, it remains especially important that everyone in our community shares responsibility to take all precautions and help minimize the risks of the spread of the virus to ourselves and to others within our community. As we hear about the positive medical breakthroughs that are expected to bring longer term relief in the coming months, we need to continue to work together to successfully reach that light in the tunnel. Everyone must play their key part in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. We strongly ask you to please watch out for your family, friends and our entire community, including providing safer conditions for our first responders, by exercising extra diligence and following all of the required directives and advice of health care experts and government officials. We need to remember that the most effective and most caring responsible thing we can continue to do for ourselves, our loved ones and our entire community is to focus on the recommended precautions with a heightened sense of adherence.
Please stay safe. Be blessed and at peace in this holiday season. Thank you to everyone in East Windsor for your continued caring and cooperation, let's be East Windsor Strong together!!
MAYOR JANICE S. MIRONOV
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines against COVID-19, allowing distribution and vaccination in accordance with the New Jersey priority categories phasing plan. Local hospitals are currently vaccinating their front-line staff and long-term care centers are expected to receive vaccines starting December 28. The NJ Phasing Plan sets up categories as to when various groups of people will have the opportunity to receive the vaccine. Phase 1A is currently in progress with distribution being provided to local emergency medical services personnel and other community healthcare workers. When New Jersey officials determine the timing appropriate, Phase 1B will then be activated and seniors ages 75 and older and frontline essential workers will be eligible to receive their vaccinations. After successful implementation of the first two phases, Phase 1C will be put into effect which will allow for adults 65 to 74 years and adults with underlying medical conditions to be eligible to receive the vaccination. After these phases are complete, then the general public will be eligible for vaccination. The timing of each phase will be determined by the New Jersey Department of Health as vaccines become more readily available, and that plan will continually be updated in response to the changing circumstances of the pandemic.
Locally, East Windsor is working cooperatively with the State and with other area municipalities through our County Health Officers Association to schedule vaccination clinics in accordance with the State phasing plan. Along with Hamilton Township and our municipal partners, we are commencing the first series of localized clinics focusing on priority group, Phase 1A, Emergency Medical Services personnel and other community healthcare workers. As vaccination information and plans are rolled out, we will ensure to keep all of our residents fully up to date through our Township website, e-news and Nixle alerts. Make sure you and your family, neighbors are SIGNED UP!
For detailed information about COVID-19 Vaccines, when you will be eligible to receive a vaccination, and for timing of the phased approaches and priority groups: https://covid19.nj.gov/search.html?query=how+will+nj+distribute+a+covid-19+vaccine%3F++is+there+a+plan%3F
EAST WINDSOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The Municipal Building remains closed to the public but staffed (Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) to maintain services and respond to phone and email inquiries. Drop-off and pick-up boxes are located at the main building entrance. Residents are strongly encouraged to conduct business with the Township by telephone, email, and regular mail. The Township main phone number is (609) 443-4000, the Police non-emergency phone number is (609) 448-5678. ext. 0, and the Township website is www.east-windsor.nj.us
EAST WINDSOR SENIOR CENTER: The Senior Center remains closed to the public but staffed (Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.) to respond to phone and email inquiries. The Senior Center Newsletter is issued weekly and highlights local information resources, virtual program presentations and a variety of classes available via Zoom. New virtual exercise classes via Zoom will begin daily in January, to include general exercise, meditation, yoga, zumba and stretching exercises sessions. All classes will start at 9:30 A.M. No registration is needed. Only Zoom Login required. The Mercer County Nutrition Program continues with modified service providing boxed lunches for drive-thru curbside pickup at the front entrance to the Senior Center. For questions regarding the Nutrition Program, call Mercer County at (609) 989-6650.
EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT announced continuation of remote learning through January 18, 2021. For additional information and updates: https://www.ewrsd.org/
FREE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LOCAL STUDENT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program now is providing Free Food Distribution on Sundays from 2 P.M. - 5 P.M. at the Ethel McKnight Elementary School located at 58 Twin Rivers Drive, East Windsor. All New Jersey residents under 18 years of age are eligible to receive a box prepared with a seven day supply of breakfast and lunch items; registration is not required. All persons attending the Free Food Distribution site are required to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose at all times and must maintain social distancing of six feet minimum, per CDC guidelines. The Free Food Distribution service is provided through the extended U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program and will continue on Sundays until further notice.
MERCER COUNTY OFFERS FREE COVID-19 TESTING DECEMBER 30 AT CURE INSURANCE ARENA IN TRENTON
Mercer County, in partnership with Vault Health Services, will offer free COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, December 30, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue in Trenton, limited to 300 people. The saliva test is available to County residents 14 years or older and anyone employed as a first responder of health care worker in Mercer County. Testing will be conducted in the arena concourse and parking is in Parking Lot 2 off South Broad Street to access Gate A. Bring identification showing Mercer county residency and a smartphone or tablet if you have one. No prescription is necessary. Avoid eating, drinking, chewing gum or smoking 30 minutes prior to taking the test.
MERCER COUNTY OFFERS FREE COVID-19 TESTING AT HOME.
Mercer County residents 14 years or older and anyone employed as a first responder or health care worker in Mercer County can sign up to receive a free COVID-19 saliva test to be administered at home through a partnership between the County and Vault Health Services of New Jersey. The test for COVID-19 has the same effectiveness as the swab test and is designed to determine if an individual is currently infected with COVID-19 and has the potential to infect others.
Individuals seeking a test should visit www.mercercares.org to register. Following registration and eligibility verification you will receive a digital link to Vault’s webpage to request a county-funded test kit. The kit will be shipped overnight with instructions on how to schedule a Zoom telehealth meeting with a certified healthcare worker who will virtually instruct you about how to properly collect a saliva sample for shipment to the Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory for testing. Results are anticipated to be returned within 72 hours. Any questions can be directed to [email protected]
Immediate Care East Windsor, 319 US-130 North, East Windsor, NJ 08520 (609) 426-4300. Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of East Windsor Opens Local Mobile Covid-19 Testing Unit Next to their Facility in Town Center Plaza. Immediate Care is offering PCR Covid-19 testing on Saturday and Sunday, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Appointments must be made in advance by going to the Immediate Care website: https://immcare.com/coronavirus-testing-information-covid19-marlboro-edison-brick-red_bank-hazlet/ or calling (855) 925-5467, ext. 0.
Other Area Testing Sites:
CVS, 350 US-130, East Windsor, NJ 08520 (609) 443-5100
CVS, 629 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, NJ 08520 (609) 426-2903
Rite Aid Robbinsville, 2370 Route 33, Robbinsville 08691 (609) 259-1251
CVS Robbinsville, 2281 Route 33, Robbinsville 08691 (866) 389-2727
CVS Hamilton Square, 1099 Route 33, Hamilton Square 08690 (866) 389-2727
InFocus Urgent Care, 64 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction (609) 799-7009
Patient First – Hamilton, 641 Route 130, Hamilton 08691 (609) 568-9383
GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 204 lowers limit on outdoor gatherings.
Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 204 on November 30, 2020, lowering the outdoor gathering limit from 150 people to a maximum of 25 people effective Monday, December 7, at 6 A.M. This new restriction does not apply to outdoor gatherings of religious services, political activities, wedding ceremonies, funerals and memorial services. This does not affect outdoor dining regulations. Outdoor gatherings continue to be subject to strict social distancing restrictions, including the requirement to wear masks whenever it is not possible to social distance.
Indoor Sports Practices and Competitions, including group, competitive and/or organized sporting activities for youth and adults, will be prohibited starting Saturday, December 5, at 6 A.M. until Saturday, January 2, 2021. Collegiate and professional sporting activities are not impacted by this Executive Order.
GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 210 extends the State-wide public health emergency related to COVID-19.
Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 210 on December 21, 2020 extending the Public Health Emergency in New Jersey once again. Previously issued Executive Orders regarding the Public Health Emergency are available online: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/approved/eo_archive.html
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Issues Outdoor Dining Guidance
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued guidance for restaurants and similar establishments on the utilization of outdoor space during the winter months as they continue to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. For information on use of outdoor tents, code requirements and snow plan readiness, Contact the New Jersey Code Assistance Unit at (609) 984-7609 with questions or the East Windsor Township Construction/Code Office at (609) 443-4000 ext. 206.
Mercer County has reported, as of December 23, 2020, there have been 155 new cases for a total of 17,790 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and sadly, a total of 670 deaths in Mercer County. The State of New Jersey today reported 4,919 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 445,138 cases, and a total of 16,521 COVID-19 related deaths statewide. For all further information and data related to COVID-19 cases, go to the New Jersey official COVID-19 dashboard: https://covid19.nj.gov/
Message from Mayor Janice Mironov to East Windsor Residents 
MESSAGE FROM MAYOR JANICE MIRONOV
TO EAST WINDSOR RESIDENTS
TO EAST WINDSOR RESIDENTS
Positive COVID-19 cases continue to increase in New Jersey and Mercer County, as well as locally in East Windsor and surrounding municipalities, but hope and help are on the way as vaccine distribution commences globally, nationally and in New Jersey. Locally, East Windsor is working cooperatively with the State and other area municipalities through our County Health Officers Association to schedule vaccination clinics. Along with Hamilton Township and our municipal partners, we are commencing the first series of localized clinics focusing on State Priority Group designated in Phase 1A, Emergency Medical Services personnel and other community healthcare workers. As vaccination information and plans are rolled out, we will ensure to keep all of our residents fully up to date through our Township website, e-news and Nixle alerts. So Please Stay With the Safety Program, we can do this for a few more months! And Please Keep Connected!
Since March of this year we braced ourselves as a community during uncertain times and worked together to accept and adhere to changes in our daily lives and activities; after a few months our efforts collaboratively assisted in the statewide effort to flatten the curve and reduce the active count number. Health care professionals and agencies have stated that the recent reported number of positive cases nationwide and statewide indicate we are in the midst of the Second Wave of the virus as anticipated. I want to share with you that this week, we experienced our highest ever number of daily new positive COVID-19 cases, with 31 new cases on Monday and 32 new cases on Tuesday. Overall, in the Township, we currently are monitoring a total of 362 active positive cases and, since the on-set of the pandemic in March, have had 1,552 total positive COVID-19 cases in East Windsor. So while we are in a positive medical direction, we are not yet out of the woods.
As we celebrate our Holidays and enter the winter months, it remains especially important that everyone in our community shares responsibility to take all precautions and help minimize the risks of the spread of the virus to ourselves and to others within our community. As we hear about the positive medical breakthroughs that are expected to bring longer term relief in the coming months, we need to continue to work together to successfully reach that light in the tunnel. Everyone must play their key part in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. We strongly ask you to please watch out for your family, friends and our entire community, including providing safer conditions for our first responders, by exercising extra diligence and following all of the required directives and advice of health care experts and government officials. We need to remember that the most effective and most caring responsible thing we can continue to do for ourselves, our loved ones and our entire community is to focus on the recommended precautions with a heightened sense of adherence.
Please stay safe. Be blessed and at peace in this holiday season. Thank you to everyone in East Windsor for your continued caring and cooperation, let's be East Windsor Strong together!!
MAYOR JANICE S. MIRONOV
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP
COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION
COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines against COVID-19, allowing distribution and vaccination in accordance with the New Jersey priority categories phasing plan. Local hospitals are currently vaccinating their front-line staff and long-term care centers are expected to receive vaccines starting December 28. The NJ Phasing Plan sets up categories as to when various groups of people will have the opportunity to receive the vaccine. Phase 1A is currently in progress with distribution being provided to local emergency medical services personnel and other community healthcare workers. When New Jersey officials determine the timing appropriate, Phase 1B will then be activated and seniors ages 75 and older and frontline essential workers will be eligible to receive their vaccinations. After successful implementation of the first two phases, Phase 1C will be put into effect which will allow for adults 65 to 74 years and adults with underlying medical conditions to be eligible to receive the vaccination. After these phases are complete, then the general public will be eligible for vaccination. The timing of each phase will be determined by the New Jersey Department of Health as vaccines become more readily available, and that plan will continually be updated in response to the changing circumstances of the pandemic.
Locally, East Windsor is working cooperatively with the State and with other area municipalities through our County Health Officers Association to schedule vaccination clinics in accordance with the State phasing plan. Along with Hamilton Township and our municipal partners, we are commencing the first series of localized clinics focusing on priority group, Phase 1A, Emergency Medical Services personnel and other community healthcare workers. As vaccination information and plans are rolled out, we will ensure to keep all of our residents fully up to date through our Township website, e-news and Nixle alerts. Make sure you and your family, neighbors are SIGNED UP!
For detailed information about COVID-19 Vaccines, when you will be eligible to receive a vaccination, and for timing of the phased approaches and priority groups: https://covid19.nj.gov/search.html?query=how+will+nj+distribute+a+covid-19+vaccine%3F++is+there+a+plan%3F
EAST WINDSOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The Municipal Building remains closed to the public but staffed (Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) to maintain services and respond to phone and email inquiries. Drop-off and pick-up boxes are located at the main building entrance. Residents are strongly encouraged to conduct business with the Township by telephone, email, and regular mail. The Township main phone number is (609) 443-4000, the Police non-emergency phone number is (609) 448-5678. ext. 0, and the Township website is www.east-windsor.nj.us
EAST WINDSOR SENIOR CENTER: The Senior Center remains closed to the public but staffed (Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.) to respond to phone and email inquiries. The Senior Center Newsletter is issued weekly and highlights local information resources, virtual program presentations and a variety of classes available via Zoom. New virtual exercise classes via Zoom will begin daily in January, to include general exercise, meditation, yoga, zumba and stretching exercises sessions. All classes will start at 9:30 A.M. No registration is needed. Only Zoom Login required. The Mercer County Nutrition Program continues with modified service providing boxed lunches for drive-thru curbside pickup at the front entrance to the Senior Center. For questions regarding the Nutrition Program, call Mercer County at (609) 989-6650.
EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT announced continuation of remote learning through January 18, 2021. For additional information and updates: https://www.ewrsd.org/
FREE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LOCAL STUDENT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program now is providing Free Food Distribution on Sundays from 2 P.M. - 5 P.M. at the Ethel McKnight Elementary School located at 58 Twin Rivers Drive, East Windsor. All New Jersey residents under 18 years of age are eligible to receive a box prepared with a seven day supply of breakfast and lunch items; registration is not required. All persons attending the Free Food Distribution site are required to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose at all times and must maintain social distancing of six feet minimum, per CDC guidelines. The Free Food Distribution service is provided through the extended U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program and will continue on Sundays until further notice.
COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION
MERCER COUNTY OFFERS FREE COVID-19 TESTING DECEMBER 30 AT CURE INSURANCE ARENA IN TRENTON
Mercer County, in partnership with Vault Health Services, will offer free COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, December 30, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue in Trenton, limited to 300 people. The saliva test is available to County residents 14 years or older and anyone employed as a first responder of health care worker in Mercer County. Testing will be conducted in the arena concourse and parking is in Parking Lot 2 off South Broad Street to access Gate A. Bring identification showing Mercer county residency and a smartphone or tablet if you have one. No prescription is necessary. Avoid eating, drinking, chewing gum or smoking 30 minutes prior to taking the test.
MERCER COUNTY OFFERS FREE COVID-19 TESTING AT HOME.
Mercer County residents 14 years or older and anyone employed as a first responder or health care worker in Mercer County can sign up to receive a free COVID-19 saliva test to be administered at home through a partnership between the County and Vault Health Services of New Jersey. The test for COVID-19 has the same effectiveness as the swab test and is designed to determine if an individual is currently infected with COVID-19 and has the potential to infect others.
Individuals seeking a test should visit www.mercercares.org to register. Following registration and eligibility verification you will receive a digital link to Vault’s webpage to request a county-funded test kit. The kit will be shipped overnight with instructions on how to schedule a Zoom telehealth meeting with a certified healthcare worker who will virtually instruct you about how to properly collect a saliva sample for shipment to the Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory for testing. Results are anticipated to be returned within 72 hours. Any questions can be directed to [email protected]
AREA COVID-19 TESTING SITES
Immediate Care East Windsor, 319 US-130 North, East Windsor, NJ 08520 (609) 426-4300. Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of East Windsor Opens Local Mobile Covid-19 Testing Unit Next to their Facility in Town Center Plaza. Immediate Care is offering PCR Covid-19 testing on Saturday and Sunday, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Appointments must be made in advance by going to the Immediate Care website: https://immcare.com/coronavirus-testing-information-covid19-marlboro-edison-brick-red_bank-hazlet/ or calling (855) 925-5467, ext. 0.
Other Area Testing Sites:
CVS, 350 US-130, East Windsor, NJ 08520 (609) 443-5100
CVS, 629 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, NJ 08520 (609) 426-2903
Rite Aid Robbinsville, 2370 Route 33, Robbinsville 08691 (609) 259-1251
CVS Robbinsville, 2281 Route 33, Robbinsville 08691 (866) 389-2727
CVS Hamilton Square, 1099 Route 33, Hamilton Square 08690 (866) 389-2727
InFocus Urgent Care, 64 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction (609) 799-7009
Patient First – Hamilton, 641 Route 130, Hamilton 08691 (609) 568-9383
NEW JERSEY COVID-19 UPDATES AND ADVISORIES
GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 204 lowers limit on outdoor gatherings.
Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 204 on November 30, 2020, lowering the outdoor gathering limit from 150 people to a maximum of 25 people effective Monday, December 7, at 6 A.M. This new restriction does not apply to outdoor gatherings of religious services, political activities, wedding ceremonies, funerals and memorial services. This does not affect outdoor dining regulations. Outdoor gatherings continue to be subject to strict social distancing restrictions, including the requirement to wear masks whenever it is not possible to social distance.
Indoor Sports Practices and Competitions, including group, competitive and/or organized sporting activities for youth and adults, will be prohibited starting Saturday, December 5, at 6 A.M. until Saturday, January 2, 2021. Collegiate and professional sporting activities are not impacted by this Executive Order.
GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER 210 extends the State-wide public health emergency related to COVID-19.
Governor Murphy issued Executive Order No. 210 on December 21, 2020 extending the Public Health Emergency in New Jersey once again. Previously issued Executive Orders regarding the Public Health Emergency are available online: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/approved/eo_archive.html
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Issues Outdoor Dining Guidance
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued guidance for restaurants and similar establishments on the utilization of outdoor space during the winter months as they continue to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. For information on use of outdoor tents, code requirements and snow plan readiness, Contact the New Jersey Code Assistance Unit at (609) 984-7609 with questions or the East Windsor Township Construction/Code Office at (609) 443-4000 ext. 206.
Mercer County has reported, as of December 23, 2020, there have been 155 new cases for a total of 17,790 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and sadly, a total of 670 deaths in Mercer County. The State of New Jersey today reported 4,919 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 445,138 cases, and a total of 16,521 COVID-19 related deaths statewide. For all further information and data related to COVID-19 cases, go to the New Jersey official COVID-19 dashboard: https://covid19.nj.gov/
Instructions:
Follow the guidance and recommendations of local health officials.
Address/Location
East Windsor Township
16 Lanning Blvd
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-443-4000