Over 2,000 People Attend East Windsor's National Night Out

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — Well over 2,000 people attended East Windsor’s National Night Out event on Aug. 6 at the East Windsor P.A.L. fields, according to township officials. About 75 organizations and businesses hosted booths and displays.

The purpose of the event was to demonstrate East Windsor’s commitment to promoting a cooperative partnership among police, local government officials and citizens to prevent crime throughout the community.

The event featured police, fire and emergency medical services equipment, and crime watch information. There were demonstrations by a canine trained in detecting illegal drugs, child car safety seat inspections and demonstrations by the American Red Cross.

Areas were also set up for issuance of identification cards for children, fire hose demonstrations and face painting. Further activities included a moon bounce, a rock climbing wall, music and refreshments were available.

In the attached image: Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents Proclamation for 2019 “National Night Out” to East Windsor Neighborhood Crime Watch members during the event held at the East Windsor P.A.L. fields. Pictured (from left to right) are: Police Chief James Geary; Neighborhood Crime Watch Member Richard Labone; Neighborhood Crime Watch Member Stacy Labone; Neighborhood Crime Watch Chairperson Vincent Citarella; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Deputy Mayor Marc Lippman; Council Member John Zoller; Council Member Denise Daniels, and Council Member Peter Yeager.