East Windsor Gets $225K Grant To Buy Bus For Township Seniors

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor has received a $225,000 federal transportation grant to purchase a new bus for the Township Senior Citizen Transporation Services.

“We are excited and grateful to receive this federal award, which will help support an extremely worthwhile support service or seniors within our community,” Mayor Janice Mironov said.

“This funding, enabled through the active support and partnership of Sen. Cory Booker, will enable the Township to enhance handicap accessible and reliable bus services offered to senior residents.”

Services will include transportation to and from the multi-purpose Senior Center, medical appointments, grocery shopping, general shopping and group trips.

“I'm proud to help deliver federal funding to support the senior citizens of East Windsor and Hightstown," Booker said.

"This funding will provide handicap-accessible, reliable bus service to assist senior residents with daily transportation needs, including trips to medical appointments and grocery shopping. I'm grateful to Mayor Mironov for her leadership and dedication to expanding these vital services.”

Over the coming weeks, the Township will navigate the timelines and processes of the federal agencies to access and use the funds.

East Windsor has an active extensive senior center program available to seniors, as well as Hightstown seniors through a shared service agreement.

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