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Dear Ewing Community,
I’m excited to share some highlights and opportunities happening in Ewing.
Save the date on Nov. 11 for Ewing Patriotic Committee’s Veteran's Day Ceremony, where this year we will honor Brig. Gen. Robert S. Dutko with a plaque recognizing his incredible 42-year military career. We would love to see you there.
The Art Has No Boundaries exhibit, a collaboration between Arc Mercer and the Ewing Arts Commission, is now open at town hall and I invite you to attend the reception Nov. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. You don’t want miss this inspiring display.
Also, Mercer County has announced a new round of zero-interest loans for eligible small businesses. We love to see our local businesses thrive, so I encourage owners and operators to apply soon.
Thank you for your continued support, and I hope to see you at our upcoming events.
Best,
Mayor Bert H. Steinmann
Ewing Spotlight: Honoring Brig. Gen. Dutko
Ewing Township marks Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2024
Join Us for the 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony and Plaque Dedication
Ewing Mayor Bert H. Steinmann invites you to the 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, 11 a.m. at Major General Betor Veteran's Park. The event will honor veterans with music, guest speakers, and a wreath presentation. A special highlight will be the dedication of a plaque honoring Brig. Gen. Robert S. Dutko, USAF (Ret.), recognizing his incredible 42-year military career and his service as Patriotic Committee president. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held indoors.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Important dates
- Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. – Deadline to apply for a Vote by Mail Ballot in person at your County Clerk’s office
- Nov. 5 – General Election Day – Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FEATURED
Ewing Senior and Community Center project update
The Ewing Senior and Community Center rebuilding project continues to move forward. The project is out to bid and sealed bids will be received Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Once the bids are received they will be reviewed and approved by Township Administration. After that, Township Council will move to approve the bid at one of their meetings.
The design for the interior of the building has also recently been completed. A committee is meeting to discuss ideas for a mural of former Ewing athletes who went on to have successful careers. The mural will decorate the gymnasium wall. Mayor Bert Steinmann, Business Administrator Aaron T. Watson and Community Affairs Director Ted Forst recently visited the offices of DIGroup Architects for the unveiling of a model of the building and a portion of the site that included the bath house. Pictured, Mayor Steinmann checks out the architect's model. The historic Louis Kahn Trenton Bath House can be seen in the lower right of the photo.
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'Art Has No Boundaries' Opening Reception Nov. 7
The Ewing Arts Commission and Art Has No Boundaries (AHNB) are pleased to once again partner with The Arc Mercer, presenting a new art exhibition at the Ewing Township Municipal Building as part of the Township’s Featured Artist Program. Titled “Emotional Landscapes,” the show will focus on emotion.
The exhibition will be headlined by a reception on Nov. 7 from 6 to 8 pm which will include live music performed by Arc’s music staff. Attendees will also have a chance to meet the artists, hear some spoken word, and purchase artwork in support of the Mercer Arc programs.
The show is curated to highlight the artistry and creativity of local artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) whose artistry may not have been recognized publicly. The Arc Mercer constantly seeks meaningful partnerships for community support and integration for the individuals that they serve. Exhibit runs through Nov. 30.
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UPDATES
Play ball! Umpires needed for upcoming 2025 season
The Lawrence Township Junior Baseball & Softball Association is looking for motivated Lawrence, Ewing or Hopewell middle school, high school or college students (and interested adults) to join their Cadet Umpire Squad.
The LTJBSA pays 100% for training and gear, and umps earn $30/game, working only when you wish to. You do not need to have played in Lawrence Little League to participate, but you must be 13 or older by Aug. 31, 2025.
Sign up by Jan. 25, 2025 to get certified for this Spring. Course dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton Township Library. Games will be at Lawrence Central or Ewing Moody Park.
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Check your eligibility for NJ Property Tax Deduction
Do you know about New Jersey's Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Deduction in New Jersey? The program offers an annual property tax deduction of up to $250 for homeowners aged 65 or older or individuals with disabilities, provided they meet specific income and residency requirements. The income threshold is $10,000, but applicants may exclude one category—either federal Social Security benefits, federal pensions, or other Social Security payments—from the income calculation. Qualifying information below, and there is NO deadline to apply.
Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners aged 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. Income requirement – anticipated income for the tax year for which deduction is claimed will not exceed $10,000 after excluding ONE of the categories: The Federal Social Security Act, or Federal Pension, or Social Security Benefits.
If you are filing for a Senior Citizen or Surviving Spouse of a Senior Citizen, please include the following documents:
- a. Proof of age (birth certificate or driver’s license)
- b. A copy of Page 1 and 2 of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return (1040)
- c. A copy of a death certificate (if surviving spouse)
- d. A copy of a driver license
If you are filing as Permanently & Totally Disabled or Surviving Spouse of same, please include the following documents:
- a. An award letter from Social Security or a Doctor’s letter stating disability
- b. A copy of Page 1 and 2 of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return (1040)
- c. Proof of age (if surviving spouse)
- d. A copy of a death certificate (if surviving spouse)
- e. A copy of a driver license
Veterans: Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners.
If you are filing for a Veteran or Surviving Spouse of a Veteran, please include the following documents:
- a. A copy of DD-214 (discharge papers)
- b. A copy of a death certificate (if surviving spouse)
- c. A copy of a driver license
To receive forms please visit Assessor’s Office or those can be mailed to you upon request. If you have any questions, Assessor’s Office can be contacted at 609-883-2900 x. 7661
Tips for driver safety during deer rut season
Be extra vigilant on roadways this fall as the annual rut, or mating season, for white-tailed deer gets underway.
These tips can help drivers stay safe during peak periods of the annual fall rut:
- Slow down if you see a deer and then watch for sudden movement. If the deer is in the road and doesn’t move, wait for the deer to cross and the road is clear. Do not try to drive around the deer.
- Watch for “Deer Crossing” signs. Drive slower when traveling through areas known to have a high concentration of deer so there is enough time to stop, if necessary.
- Use high beams during dark periods if there is no oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead. High beams will be reflected by the eyes of deer on or near roads.
- If you see one deer, assume that others may be in the area.
- Don’t tailgate. The driver ahead might have to stop suddenly to avoid colliding with a deer.
- Always wear a seatbelt, as required by law. Drive at a safe and sensible speed, following the speed limit, factoring for weather, available lighting, traffic, curves and other road conditions.
- Do not swerve to avoid impact if a collision appears inevitable; a deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake appropriately and stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to become fatal when a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure along the road.
- Report any deer-vehicle collision to a local law enforcement agency immediately.
- Obey the state’s hands-free device law or refrain from using cellular devices while driving. *Material source NJDEP | Photo by Glendale resident
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PUBLIC WORKS AND SUSTAINABILITY
This Fall: New Leaf Collection Guidelines in Effect
New leaf vacuum is making the rounds
Ewing’s new leaf vacuum truck had a productive first week. Zone 2 pickups begin today, Monday, Nov. 4. Rake your leaves to the curb and let us do the rest, but whenever possible let leaves decompose naturally—they benefit the environment! If your street lacks curbs, place leaves within 6 feet of the road’s edge for collection.
 Reminder: Brush collection suspended from Nov.-Feb.
Curbside brush pickup is suspended during leaf pickup season -- November and December -- and also in January and February. Ewing Township has moved the Brush Drop-Off Convenience Center to its permanent location at 100 Beakes St., Ewing, NJ 08638. (Access from Prospect Street to Dover Avenue end of street).
The drop-off site is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. We look forward to serving you!
NEWS AND SERVICES
Donate your Ewing High School yearbook!
The Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society is looking for donations of Ewing High School's Clepsydra yearbooks from 1954 to 2012 to help preserve our community’s history. If you have any unwanted editions, please consider donating!
Yearbooks can be dropped off at the Municipal Building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, during regular business hours. Thank you for helping keep Ewing’s past alive!
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Nominate an inspiring Ewing woman today!
The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women is now taking nomination for their 2025 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement Awards. The Woman of Achievement Award is presented to women in the county who have made a difference for others through their volunteering and service to the community. The Young Woman of Achievement Award is given specifically to high school seniors who have gone above and beyond to serve others.
The deadline to receive the nomination forms is noon on Monday, December 2.
Nominate a Woman of Achievement: www.mercercounty.org/woaform
Nominate a Young Woman of Achievement: www.mercercounty.org/ywoaform
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Mercer Clerk’s Office announces free veteran IDs for Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello will make available free Veteran ID Cards to all eligible veterans residing in Mercer County. From Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 15, veterans can visit the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 209 S. Broad St. in Trenton to receive a personalized Veteran ID Card, free of charge.
For more information, please contact the Mercer County Clerk’s ID Office at 609-278-7108 or visit the website here. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are not necessary.
Struggling with utility bills? There may be help.
If you are having trouble paying your residential electric, sewer and water service bills this winter, the NJ Department of Community Affairs has a program to protect you from having these utilities turned off from Nov. 15 through March 15. For more information, review the flyer or visit the website by clicking the flyer. On the webpage, scroll to the bottom.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The County of Mercer accepts applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) each year beginning Oct. 1. The County continues accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance.
Send completed applications to: County of Mercer LIHEAP/USF Programs, 640 S. Broad Street Room 106, P.O. BOX 8068 Trenton or fax to 609-278-2758.
Appointments: If an in-person appointment is necessary, clients can call 609-337-0933 or email housing@mercercounty.org to schedule.
Questions: please leave a message at 609-989-6959 (Spanish - 609-989-6539), send an email, or check the Housing & Community Development web pages for updated information.
4th Quarter Tax Payments Due
Taxes were due on Nov. 1, 2024 with a grace period ending at close of business Nov. 12, 2024. Please note: Ewing Township Offices are closed Nov. 11, 2024 for Veteran's Day.
Tax bills were mailed on Aug. 9, 2024. You can print a duplicate bill and/or view the amount online. Make checks payable to Ewing Township Tax Office.
- Payment online/view current bill at www.edmundsgovpay.com/ewingtax
- Cashier Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Drop Box: At rear main entrance of the municipal building. Please do not leave cash payments.
- Mail payment to: Ewing Township Tax Office, 2 Jake Garzio Dr., Ewing, NJ 08628
Please note the morning of Nov. 13, 2024 starts our annual tax sale. Any payment on or after Nov. 13, 2024 must be certified funds (cash, money order or cashier check).
No personal checks, business checks, or online payments will be accepted from Nov. 13, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024.
Zero-interest rate loans available to Ewing businesses
Mercer County has extended their partnership with the UCEDC to provide a 0% Interest Loan Program to qualifying small businesses in the county.
Loans will range from $10,000 to $20,000 with a five-year repayment term. Funds can be used for working capital, inventory, or purchases of furniture and equipment. There are no collateral requirements, pre-payment penalties, processing, closing, or application fees.
Requirements:
- Personal guarantees of the significant owners of the business (10% or greater) are required.
- Businesses must be located in Mercer County, registered with the State of New Jersey and have been formed on or before May 11, 2023.
- Businesses must have 30 or fewer full-time equivalent employees at time of application and have less than $10 million in annual gross revenue based on most recent tax return.
- Applicants must not have had a bankruptcy or significant charge-offs within the most recent 3-year period.
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FAMILY FUN
Bacon, Sausage & Scrapple Making
Howell Living History Farm, Saturday, Nov. 9 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Children's Craft: Piggy Magnet (11a.m. to 3 p.m.)
When the weather turns cold, the annual work of making sausage, scrapple, and bacon gets underway, giving visitors a chance to see the techniques used to make these products...then to taste some of the results! Visitors can lend a hand filling the sausage stuffer and grinding the corn used in scrapple and cornbread recipes, then taste cracklins and other delicacies made in the process. Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp., NJ 08530. Main: 609-737-3299; info@howellfarm.org
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