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Anne Clifton, a Jefferson Park resident, thanked council members and county staff for attending a Friday afternoon site visit and said resident views were mixed: some cyclists and walkers support the proposed improvements while experienced cyclists raised safety concerns. \"I just wanna let you know that other residents there — not everybody could come out Friday at 1:30 in the afternoon — but many who bike, run, and walk are very much in favor of the changes,\" Clifton said.

Mayor Andrea and council members reported discussing the path with Bassett Mufazar (who goes by \"Sonny\"), Mercer County's engineer. Mayor Andrea told the council the county engineer said he would be \"open to making that 25 miles per hour road, between 571 and OTR (Old Trenton Road),\" though she added she would need to follow up with the county and township engineer to confirm the process required. Council members said the county said it could implement some changes but that no single solution would satisfy all residents.

Council members emphasized the value of continuing dialogue and resident engagement as the county advances designs. The mayor and engineering staff said they would discuss options with the county and return to the council with recommendations before any final changes are implemented. No formal township action was taken at the meeting; the discussion was framed as resident input and ongoing intergovernmental coordination on park access and pedestrian/bicycle improvements.

Separately, residents urged the township to consider extending sidewalks on Millstone Road to provide a contiguous walking and biking route to High School North; council members said they will continue outreach to homeowners and examine possible partial sidewalks where right-of-way allows.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","West Windsor Township Council Meeting September 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A walk-and-talk with Mercer County Engineer Bassett 'Sonny' Mufazar drew mixed resident views on a planned bidirectional path at the east entrance to Mercer County Park; the county engineer signaled openness to requests including possible 25 mph speed designation on a nearby stretch of road.","taxTitle","West Windsor, Mercer County, New Jersey","taxId",54318,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972052,"Resident tells council West Windsor lacks posted ADA and Spanish-language notices; mayor pledges to follow up",993,975000,1968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269&start=975&end=1968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269/thumbnail_975000.jpg","/articles/5972052/West-Windsor/Mercer-County/New-Jersey/Resident-tells-council-West-Windsor-lacks-posted-ADA-and-Spanish-language-notices-mayor-pledges-to-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972052-b7e289d4467d10126de3a06acf436e55/orig.mp4?Expires=1771122016&Signature=C0VNtbawg-PM-nerxTUIe1HpaM20AoJabvS2YJMAdxosPfPR8p1Jow2aJQ9Cyyqz-mNG5yjiUbQd9u-pdx8nGDl15LTK44ifjw~lm43i5yRXwjimn9CfYcmK2NuFXWFVXMv4FtDkT9-ef9OymL51ClppzgoJ2vHIbMmcdoxpTi~RJL9hRv3ZDvQ8KFHIZemT2N9wNq2SWenPHI6mWmExLwduaxSTMf3thX3etjNEF~qNIr52aMs-v3nxDxNJwURCrhkbyVloIfE-2G7phJ5m1Iq5xTTaz5EoqmJQOK87yC02Oc8oLr8lwkrSFNq2nxmN7xmjrbodHhR2JlEcNne5Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A West Windsor resident on Sept. 29 told the council she could not find state-mandated disability- and language-access notices at the municipal building and criticized the police department's handling of prior interactions.

\"Why would it take a deaf person like myself to have to advocate to get state mandated public accommodation posters up here?\" said Rhonda Abbott during the public-comment period, stating the township lacked a Spanish-language poster and that there was no public display of ADA program information or the name of an ADA coordinator.

Abbott said she had a negative experience at the township building earlier in the year and argued the township should publicly display civil-rights and ADA information so residents can find it without asking staff. She referenced New Jersey civil-rights changes and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act in her remarks.

Mayor Andrea responded that Abbott had visited township offices earlier in the day and that staff would address the closed-captioning issues reported during the meeting. \"We will work with it,\" the mayor said, and added that staff would ensure captions and signage are fixed. Township administrators acknowledged a lag in closed captions during the meeting and said they would correct the caption settings and review how ADA and language-access notices are posted.

The mayor and council did not announce a formal policy change at the meeting. They described follow-up steps: staff will check captioning for public meetings; the mayor asked department staff to review signage and posting of ADA and language-access information in public areas; and the administration will respond to Abbott's concerns. Abbott left the meeting before the mayor's full remarks, according to council comments.

No vote or ordinance resulted from the exchange. The matter was recorded as a public comment with a direction for staff follow-up rather than a formal action.","A public commenter said the township building lacked required ADA and Spanish-language public accommodation posters and that she was treated poorly by police; the mayor said staff will address closed-captioning and look into the signage issues.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972056,"West Windsor environmental commission wins Sustainable Jersey silver certification; township plans more climate and energy projects",2888,630000,3518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269&start=630&end=3518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269/thumbnail_630000.jpg","/articles/5972056/West-Windsor/Mercer-County/New-Jersey/West-Windsor-environmental-commission-wins-Sustainable-Jersey-silver-certification-township-plans-more-climate-and-energy-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972056-5504629e2e4b46d1bdd275699885942d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771122016&Signature=MpOoiPc08m-QujTvKgO3ekSaUzzAkNjaUMhaLss4LT6pds2F1YEWWzxHTCLJu7~4i683PQDWOotDmPxP~myvRnkFWnEQuxoR1vN1pMM~FFtB9IO3Iu-xiMLf2nt1fwbbLFxzQRQkSckm4refN7p4c3KksXqqPVOH8-cHyk4o88skvtArRzFGOS1ztdQlXkJ3ORnyS9kRWVNGLztdjpjHZMZVKuQy1BZiWuAocQ9PalUgVbyr1RlF7ha9ZQ4R1rE5xi~hTY9v2jwgSAsrlURL7uNiMOZ4ytbXpJEsKXImStROiwzN~v-xylowpGdDkq2pj130kO6DuvAF34rPmcnHQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Windsor Environmental Commission told the council on Sept. 29 that the township has been awarded a silver-level certification by Sustainable Jersey, recognizing 37 actions across 11 categories for a total of 400 points. The commission said the achievement will be recognized Nov. 18 in Atlantic City.

\"Congratulations. We are pleased to announce that West Windsor Township has been awarded silver level certification,\" said Ephraim Books, chairman of the Environmental Commission, during the public-comment portion of the meeting. He credited the township's Green Team and the work of multiple departments for the score and said the commission plans to expand projects, particularly in energy.

Mayor Andrea and council members publicly thanked the commission and volunteers for the sustained work required to meet Sustainable Jersey standards. Officials described the certification as a review of municipal initiatives over multiple subject areas — energy, land use and transportation, waste, community outreach and more — and noted the application assesses specific projects and supporting documentation across those categories.

Council members noted the certification process is intensive and commended volunteers who managed documentation and implementation. Township staff and council said forthcoming work will include additional sustainability planning and implementation of specific environmental projects. The mayor also noted related projects that the engineering division and environmental commission are discussing, including ordinances on non-grass/pollinator gardens and other local sustainability measures.

No formal council action was taken at the meeting beyond public recognition; the Sustainable Jersey recognition will occur at the organization's November awards event.","The West Windsor Environmental Commission announced the township earned Sustainable Jersey silver certification for 37 actions and 400 points; officials and commissioners said they will build on the work with further energy and sustainability projects.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972060,"Fire at Windsor Ponds displaces residents; township says three units destroyed, investigation ongoing",1376,2042000,3418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269&start=2042&end=3418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269/thumbnail_2042000.jpg","/articles/5972060/West-Windsor/Mercer-County/New-Jersey/Fire-at-Windsor-Ponds-displaces-residents-township-says-three-units-destroyed-investigation-ongoing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972060-75bb7f60bc718a1ef9092f183758351e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771122016&Signature=c~-uxqEyAf0xcIVyCOUNLYoty94r0NGSr6oS6B5ROdLURQfmcLVTwNod0ryPwqN2GoENS~iE~DwHxY2qzjSMV1P-KHah~5NpZrD77oRGEc3CNPeSUyACaatuRnvYDCFGxezDh6QjYdKXcFFwfk0IRUpUSQwDEPHtg9nt~nbqjD3hrpsmSvG2eDdYskxSEXG0G3LRQyvZ8eFV1Oi6fAH9-jVUMeozniP7v2fnbCNr3CnL~~chWGFbgFtUld8ICK0QwbchmldRF-vp9NeWsnow5yMcc6R-TP~57u~VDwqCN9l~z1mVlfwqv-LtLrLHwsQop26LvEvsyERJZgXCpAHmyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Township officials said a fire at the Windsor Ponds multiunit development on Sept. 29 destroyed three units and left others uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported.

Mayor Andrea told the council that the cause is not yet confirmed but that the initial indication was the fire started on a patio where an overloaded extension cord may have ignited material. \"We still don't know 100% the cause of the fire, but it appears as if it started on the patio when too many things were plugged into a single, strip, extension cord,\" the mayor said during the meeting.

Officials said the building firewall performed as intended but that the fire moved into attic spaces where it spread between units; firefighters contained the blaze and saved the final unit. \"The firewall did hold very good,\" the mayor said, adding that the first three units are inhabitable. Council members thanked professional and volunteer fire crews for their response and said the township will work with displaced residents.

Council members and staff described immediate steps: multiple volunteer and mutual-aid fire departments responded; an investigation is underway; and township staff will coordinate assistance for affected families. At least three families were reported temporarily displaced.

Council members urged residents to use caution with extension cords and electrical load on patios and in temporary setups. The mayor asked residents to be careful about overloading power strips: \"Please be careful what you plug in or how much load you put in a single extension cord.\" No formal township action or policy change was announced at the meeting; council members said they would continue to monitor the investigation and offer support to affected residents.","A fire at the Windsor Ponds development damaged three units; officials said no injuries were reported, firefighters contained the blaze, and the township will assist displaced residents while the cause is investigated.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5972064,"West Windsor council adopts ordinance lowering speed limit on section of Alexander Road to 25 mph",767,3983000,4750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269&start=3983&end=4750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5865746-b0a2fc02d575c38d3a6700b8e6ef1269/thumbnail_3983000.jpg","/articles/5972064/West-Windsor/Mercer-County/New-Jersey/West-Windsor-council-adopts-ordinance-lowering-speed-limit-on-section-of-Alexander-Road-to-25-mph","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972064-af47896355b1f66c6b24f28397e46ba9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771122016&Signature=VjpGx8Hrh3COEmiJiptdXRumzgeffXUhooOjVYuj6VuoLM4iH0W1OyVp~ZGC1ynJDWi5H1Ug0Yh4sOTjK564I5lCN2LTdtgp50e4EGlZWPBdmZa0E0~5Y8bnNnYgyC7iC7qkInJcNBfxkGmiOa~AUTheTTKDJt5j3rnAEk7M0gHGU7lNHq4qoEe7nSC1XMqilJ~DBp555udx~B58CV0ZgmLo9ZQk7Mpwjl-N0TdfPa-dktcnqxgn3k~XifZr8bQFTmcgHa4BkOcTI2Z4xS3KQb27RlUlO4yYXi2P5s65KKjYm15EoryjcHPAZEZTg02L2Zou-eBhiN8bRZvmRVrjjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Windsor Township Council on Sept. 29 adopted Ordinance 2025-15 to set a 25-mile-per-hour speed limit on a short section of Alexander Road, following a public hearing and an engineering certification supporting the change. The council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance after hearing several residents urge additional adjustments on nearby blocks.

The change applies to the portion of Alexander Road described in the ordinance amending Chapter 168 (Traffic and Parking) of the township code. Council members voted yes in a roll-call vote: Gawas, Jeevers, Weiss, Whitfield and Mandel.

Residents pressing the council at the public hearing said the reduction will improve pedestrian safety at nearby crossings and asked the council to expand the 25-mph zone. \"If somebody were to go 25 miles an hour versus 30 miles an hour, there's a 1.5 second difference,\" said Dave Kimmel, a West Windsor resident, who noted the segment being lowered is about 320 feet. Another resident, Kevin Ranello, urged the council to also include the stretch between the roundabout and Wallace Road, which a resident calculated at roughly 430 feet and said would add about a two-second difference in travel time.

Mayor Andrea and township staff explained the change followed an engineering evaluation and a formal certification by the township engineer, which allowed the work to proceed without the longer traffic study process sometimes required for speed-limit changes. Township staff and the mayor said adding the neighboring section would require restarting the engineering certification process and reintroducing an ordinance, so the council proceeded with the certified section now and will consider separate action for the additional block.

Township staff described the administrative timeline: once the mayor signs the ordinance, there is a statutory 20-day period before the changes take legal effect, after which the Department of Public Works will install signs. Officials also said they will review placement of existing \"Your Speed\" signs and any pedestrian-signal timing issues raised during public comment.

The council president and mayor directed staff to follow up with the township engineer about whether a separate certification and ordinance could cover the adjacent stretch to Wallace Road, as residents requested. No change to the ordinance language was made at the meeting.

Citizens and council members framed the issue as a localized safety measure: speakers cited two marked crosswalks near Harris Road and The Gables and said consistent speeds across the corridor would help protect seniors and students who cross there. The council approved the amendment to the traffic schedule and instructed staff to implement the signed ordinance after the statutory waiting period.

The council also opened questions about signal timing and sign placement; staff agreed to inspect the all-red pedestrian signal at Harris and Clarksville and to confirm positions of posted speed signs along the corridor.","Following a public hearing and engineering certification, the West Windsor Township Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2025-15, making a portion of Alexander Road 25 mph; residents urged the township to seek an additional reduction on an adjacent stretch.","actionData","errors"]

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