Politics & Government

East Windsor Kicks Off 'We Check for 21' Campaign

Local liquor license holders are required to sign the 'We Check for 21" Pledge as a condition of receiving their liquor license renewal.

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East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov, surrounded by local Township liquor license holders, kicked-off the East Windsor “We Check for 21” Campaign, a local initiative to deter underage drinking.  

As part of 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. Various materials and paraphernalia were distributed for use at these establishments.  

Mayor Mironov publicly praised the license holders in attendance – Michael Franke of Americana Diner; Jacob Smith of Bottle King; Kimberly Shulskie of Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse; Ed Bogdan of David’s Pub & Package; Michael Saporito of East Windsor Bistro, LLC; Patricia O’Brien of Elks Lodge #1955; Nick DeFilippo of Holiday Inn; John Krakowski of Legends Grille; John Lucs of Peddie Golf Club; Matthew Falcone of T.G.I. Friday’s; Joseph Sunyak of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5700, and Anupam Patel of Windsor Wines and Spirits.

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“The Township promotes the ‘We Check for 21’ Program which is designed to prevent underage drinking and heighten the awareness of this issue within all of our communities," 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.”

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