Ewing Insights

Dear Ewing Residents, I hope this message finds you well as we kick off another exciting week in Ewing Township! Here are some updates and opportunities you won’t want to miss: Skip the Trip: Convenient Options for Township Business Did you know you can handle many of your township transactions online or by mail? Our online services are designed to save you time and effort. Visit our website to explore all the options available. NJ Mobile MVC Coming to Hollowbrook in February We’re thrilled to announce that the New Jersey Mobile Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) will be at Hollowbrook Community Center this February! Don’t wait to book your appointment for services like driver’s license renewals, REAL ID applications, and more. Spots fill up fast, so act quickly! 2025 Ewing Police Citizens Academy Applications Now Open Interested in learning about law enforcement and the inner workings of the Ewing Township Police Department? Applications for the 2025 Citizens Academy are now open! The class is limited to just 20 participants, so be sure to apply soon to secure your spot in this hands-on, educational experience. Support Ewing Recreation Basketball Team at Jersey Mike’s Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 25! When you dine at Jersey Mike’s on this date, and you use the code ERBT25, 25% of proceeds will benefit our Ewing Recreation Basketball League. It’s a great way to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our local athletes. As always, thank you for being an engaged and supportive part of our community. Together, we’re making Ewing a great place to live, work, and play. Warm regards, Bert H. Steinmann Mayor, Ewing Township

EWING SPOTLIGHT

Skip the Trip: Manage Township Business Online When it's 15 degrees out, who wants to venture out for town hall business? Ewing Township makes it easier than ever to handle your municipal needs without leaving home. With our “Skip the Trip” options, residents and businesses can access essential services and complete transactions conveniently online or by mail. From paying tax bills and applying for permits to renewing dog licenses and requesting public records, many tasks can be completed through the Township’s website or SDL Portal. Here’s a quick look at what you can do: Tax Collector’s Office: Pay your tax and sewer bills online or use the drop box at the Municipal Building. Construction Office: Apply for permits or pay balances via the SDL Portal or by mail. Clerk’s Office: Submit OPRA requests or register to vote with online forms. Health Office: Renew dog licenses online or by mail. Police Records: Access police and accident reports online. Municipal Court: Pay traffic tickets and fines through NJMCdirect. For in-person needs, some services are available by appointment only. Drop boxes are also conveniently located at the Municipal Building for secure document and payment submissions. Visit ewingnj.org for a full list of services, forms, and instructions. Make managing your municipal business easier today!

FEATURED

Provide Your Input on Local Conservation Do you love the natural beauty of Central Jersey? The nonprofit group Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space is conducting a Community Conservation Survey throughout our region and would like residents of Ewing to participate. Your input is needed! The survey should take only 7 minutes.

NEWS

Calling All Future Emergency Management Leaders!

ATTENTION HUNTERS - Suspected Avian Influenza found in New Jersey

Avian influenza is suspected to have caused the deaths of multiple wild birds, predominantly snow geese, across the state this week. Preliminary in-state testing has reported presumptive positive results for H5 avian influenza from 7 snow geese, 2 Canada geese, and 2 hawks recovered from Warren, Middlesex, Morris, and Sussex Counties. Additional animals from multiple sites in southern New Jersey are currently being tested. Bordering states Delaware and Pennsylvania have also reported similar events and preliminary positive cases of H5 avian influenza. While results are not yet confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is expected to be the cause of death for these animals. 

While HPAI can infect humans, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that the ongoing HPAI outbreak is primarily an animal health issue that poses low risk to the health of the general public. Waterfowl and gamebird hunters should take precautions while handling and dressing birds. Thoroughly cook all game to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before consuming or feeding to pets. Falconers should avoid hunting waterfowl and other waterbirds until the apparent cessation of the active outbreak.

• Additional recommendations for hunters can be found here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf
• If you encounter sick or dead wild birds report the finding to the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife hotline at 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337).
• Additional guidance and resources on Avian influenza can be found at nj.gov/H5N1 and cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html.

Ewing residents offered free Radon Test Kits

January is Radon Action Month, and Mayor Bert Steinmann, the Ewing Township Health Department, and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection are providing free radon test kits to residents. Radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer, and testing is recommended, especially for homes with high potential. Kits are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Homeowners can reserve a kit by calling 609-883-2900 Ext. 7619. Testing is critical for safety, and mitigation options are available if radon is detected. Learn more about radon exposure prevention at cdc.gov/radon/

PUBLIC SAFETY

The Citizens Academy is back! This engaging 8-week program is open to community members aged 18 and older. It’s designed to provide a deeper understanding of Ewing Police Department and the critical roles of other emergency services.

Participants will explore a variety of topics, including:

• Crime scene investigations
• The 911 operating system
• K9 unit demonstrations
• And much more

Details:

• Dates: Wednesdays, March 26, 2025 – May 14, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: Ewing Police Department
• Attendance Requirement: You must attend at least six of eight classes to graduate
• Application Limit: Only the first 20 applicants will be accepted

All applicants must undergo a background check. The application is available on the website: Ewing Police Citizens Academy Application https://www.ewingpolice.com/resident/community-services

• Questions? Contact Sgt. Jeremie McCall
• 609-882-1313 ext. 7504
• jmccall@ewingnj.org

PUBLIC WORKS AND SUSTAINABILITY

• Seasonal curbside brush pickup has ended until March 1. No brush may be dropped off until March 1.
• The Ewing Bulk Item drop-off site on Scotch Road is closed for the winter. The site will re-open Saturday, March 29, 2025

FAMILY FUN

The Eastern Wind Symphony will be performing selections written for stage and screen at TCNJ's beautiful Kendall Hall. This show covers a wide variety of music with something for everybody, from lovers of Gershwin to Sousa, big band to folk music, Latin, Italian, Irish, American, and more! Can't make it out on Saturday evening? Join our free livestream! Tickets: 

COMMUNITY SERVICES & SUPPORT

Family Resource Network webinars Jan. 14 & 16

MLK Jr. Day of Service: Card and Letter Writing Drive

The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is a national day of service celebrating the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. From January 13th through February 1st, all branches of MCLS, including Ewing and Hollowbrook, are offering opportunities for community members to write letters or make handmade cards to be delivered to homebound participants of the Mercer County Meals on Wheels program. MCLS invites community members of all ages to take a moment to create a letter or greeting card, to make someone's day a little more special.  Find card templates that you can print from home and drop off to your local MCLS branch here.

Resources & Services for Veterans

The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has partnered with Unite Us to connect individuals and families to a wide variety of services and resources.

Unite Us is a coordinated care referral network of health and social service providers. Unite Us can connect our New Jersey military and veteran community to resources to obtain benefits, food assistance, housing, education, transportation, behavioral health services, peer support and more.

Struggling with bills? There may be help. 

RECREATION PROGRAMS

Softball registration is open!

Click flyer or button to go to site.

Little League registration is open!

Click flyer to go to site.

Ewing Chess Club

The Ewing Chess Club (ECC) is a fun and lively club for beginner through master level chess players. The club  meets on Wednesday evenings at St. Luke’s Church on Prospect St. beginning Oct. 9. Play is from 6 to 10 p.m.  Kids play from 6 to 7 p.m. and adults start at 7:30 pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome and chess lessons are available. Chess sets, boards, clocks and refreshments are provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more info contact Bong Ortiz at 609-665-3740 or email at ewingchessclub@gmail.com.

Book your space at Hollowbrook

Need a space for your holiday gathering? Call Hollowbrook at 883-1199 for room rentals. For other program info, visit ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs or call 609-883-1776. 

Volleyball

 Adult Co-Ed Pick-up Volleyball starting Oct. 2 at Antheil School from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Get all the details and register today!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Revitalize and Grow, and Business Builder Rebate Grant Program 

The Revitalize & Grow Grant program provides grants to eligible Mercer County-based businesses for signage and façade improvements that will set them up for success going forward, improve traffic for businesses and support increased tourism.  For the latest Program Policies & Procedures, click HERE and to pre-register, please click HERE for that application.  

The Business Builder Rebate Grant program provide rebates to eligible Mercer County-based businesses for items that will help them to start up and refresh on business basic that will set them up for success going forward – such as accountant fees, office supplies, software and some website development.  For the latest Program Policies & Procedures, click HERE and to pre-register, please click HERE for that application.  

Love a Ewing business? Tell us!

"My favorite Ewing business" is a readership favorite, with so many entries we can barely keep up! Know that we will get to all of them, so keep them coming!  Click on the button to share which local businesses you love and why. Thank you to all the businesses that continue to make Ewing a great place to live, work, and shop.

#EWINGSTRONG

2025: The Year to Make a Difference!

Volunteer Opportunities Strong communities are created with the assistance of committed volunteers. In Ewing, many opportunities are available for talented and dedicated residents to contribute to their community.  Residents can volunteer for an appointment to a Community Board, Committee or Commission; assist with a number of our emergency services; clean up a park or trail; teach a computer class, or call a senior bingo game. The possibilities are limitless.   Volunteering is also a great way make new friends in town, as well as to receive those intangible rewards that come from giving back to your community.  If you have a talent or skill and would like to serve, please fill out our volunteer application.  Appointments to the Township’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions are limited by statute and may not always have open positions, but there may other way to use your talents. Please file a volunteer application with Township Administration to be considered for openings.  You can also contact Township Administration at (609) 883-2900 x7605 if you have any questions.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

• Jan. 21, Drug and Alcohol Alliance, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom; Environmental Commission, 7 p.m. via Zoom
• Jan. 22, Green Team, 7 p.m.; Site Review, 7 p.m.; Historic Preservation, 7:30 p.m.

*Meeting subject to change. Check website/calendar

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

New Year's Resolution? Get involved and make a difference in Ewing!

We are looking for dedicated residents to apply for open seats on various township boards and commissions. Whether you’re passionate about planning, environmental issues, or community development, your voice and expertise can help shape the future of our community. This is a great opportunity to give back and work alongside others who are committed to making Ewing a great place to live. Learn more here.

Dear Neighbor,

We hope you're enjoying the Ewing Insights newsletter and finding it helpful! It’s designed to keep you in the loop on all things Ewing, but we want to hear from you! Let us know what you think, share your feedback, and send us your ideas for future content—whether it’s local stories, events, or businesses to highlight. Your input will help us keep Ewing connected. Forward this newsletter to a friend!

Your 2025 Ewing Township elected leaders, far right, Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, fourth from left, Council President Jennifer Keyes-Maloney; and from left, Vice President David Schroth, Councilwoman Kathy Wollert, Councilman Kevin Baxter and Councilwoman Sarah Steward.