East Windsor Launches 'We Check For 21' Initiative

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — East Windsor recently launched its “We Check for 21” initiative, township officials announced.

As part of the Township 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 strong support for the township’s “We Check for 21” program. Various resource and informational materials and paraphernalia have been distributed for use at these establishments.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov recently made a declaration for Alcohol Awareness Month and announced the launch of the initiative. She publicly praised the license holders in attendance for their demonstrated interest and concern: Gary Burger, Americana Diner; Stephen Jorge, Bottle King; Michael Shamy, Charlie Brown's; Brian Quigley, City Streets; Patricia O'Brien, Elks Lodge 1955; David DiPietro, East Windsor Bowl and USA Wine Traders Club; Amanda Calabrese, Holiday Inn and Days Inn; Paul Miller, Peddie Golf Club; Matt Falcone, TGI Fridays; Tony Menendez, Town Diner; Tony Scotto, Twin Rivers Pub; Jatinder Singh, The Shoppes at East Windsor, and Bruce MacDougall, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5700.

“The Township supports and is proud to promote the ‘We Check for 21’ Program, along with our licensed business partners, which is designed to heighten the awareness and prevention of underage drinking within all of our communities,” Mironov said. “There are many serious impacts to underage drinking, including many young drivers under 21 who are involved in automobile accidents 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, policymakers 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 and enhance safety in our community.”