East Windsor Kicks Off Initiative Aimed At Deterring Underage Drinking

EAST WINDSOR, NJ — East Windsor has recently started an initiative aimed at deterring underage drinking.

Under the Township “We Check for 21” 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 of East Windsor Township’s “We Check for 21” Program.

Local Township liquor license holders along with Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Deputy Mayor David Russell were present for the kick off event. Mironov also issued a Proclamation recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month.

Mironov publicly praised the license holders in attendance for their interest and concern for this community goal.

“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. 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," Mironov said.

"The ‘We Check for 21’ Program is an excellent vehicle to bring together municipal government leaders, young people, parents, key community and school leaders, policy makers 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.”