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Exciting Park Improvements Planned – We Want Your Input!
Ewing Township is applying for a $4.63 million grant through the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program to fund major improvements to LiMato Field and the Municipal Complex Soccer Fields. This investment will enhance our parks, expand recreational opportunities, and improve accessibility for residents of all ages.
As part of the grant process, we are committed to engaging the community every step of the way. There will be multiple opportunities for residents to view project plans, share feedback, and ask questions in the coming months. Your input will help shape the final design and ensure these upgrades best serve our community’s needs.
Stay tuned for upcoming public meetings and other ways to get involved.
 Johnson Trolley Trail Corridor Study
A second virtual Public Information Center is scheduled scheduled for 6 p.m. on February 26, 2025. This is a virtual meeting. Want to learn more about this exciting project? Visit the project website at: https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/planning/johnson-trolley-trail
About: The Johnson Trolley Trail is a trail that runs along the old right-of-way line of the former Trolley Rail Line. In the early half of the 20th century, the Trenton-Princeton Traction Company ran a trolley, known as the "Fast Line," through this corridor. At the time a fare cost approximately 10¢ and a one-way trip between Princeton and Trenton took roughly 35 minutes, passing through vast farmland and what is now Olden Ave, Spruce Street, Eggerts Crossing Road, I-295, Lawrenceville Village, and the Municipality of Princeton.
Proposal: In 2023 Mercer County successfully applied for and received a $175,000 grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) to undertake a feasibility and concept development study for the alignment. The project will be funded via DVRPC’s Transportation and Community Development Initiative (TCDI) program.
The goal is to create a long distance “trunk line” from which additional trails, footpaths, sidepaths, bicycle lanes and sidewalks will ultimately be able to connect into. Additionally, another goal of the project is to link areas of high economic distress with areas of increasing economic opportunity and to connect high density residential, commercial and institutional areas with preserved open space, parkland, and existing Circuit Trails.
 NEWS
Ewing Police Department Citizens Academy: applications close soon!
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
Scholarship Opportunity through League of Municipalities
The New Jersey State League of Municipalities and Ewing Township Mayor Bert H. Steinmann announce an excellent scholarship opportunity for the high school juniors and seniors from Ewing Township.
The League is offering three $1,000.00 scholarships through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme "What I Like About My Hometown."
Full details on the application process and contest are available here or by clicking the image below. We hope to see many of our young adults representing Ewing Township in the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition! Essays must be received or postmarked by March 7, 2025.
February is Black History Month
American history resonates with the names of great African-American men and women, and Black History Month is our nation's way of showing respect and recognition for the hard work of and sacrifices made by African Americans. Mercer County throughout the month will celebrate because Black History is American History! Hosting an event? Tell us about it by emailing contactus@ewingnj.org.
Click here for a calendar of events.
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 Stay NJ Information Session
Ewing Township is pleased to host an information session on the Stay NJ property tax relief program on April 25 beginning 10 a.m. at the Ewing Township Municipal Building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing. (Council Chambers). Representatives from the New Jersey State Treasury Office will be on hand to provide details about the program and answer questions.
This is the first in a series of free information sessions Ewing Township will offer, beginning in April. The sessions are open to all—no need to be a Ewing resident to attend.
Stay informed and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about how Stay NJ could benefit you. We hope to see you there!
JOB & CAREER FAIRS
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
- Ewing is updating its brush collection process beginning March 1, 2025.
Brush Collection Tips / Requirements
Beginning March 1, 2025, brush will be collected twice monthly by zone. Like our Leaf Collection schedule, residents in Zone 1 can expect brush collections the 1st and 3rd week of the month, and residents in Zone 2 can expect brush collections the 2nd and 4th week. Please place brush and yard trimmings at the curb the Saturday or Sunday prior to your collection week. Crews may be on your street as early as Monday of your collection week and cannot circle back until your next scheduled pickup.
To keep our storm drains clear, ensure better water quality, and to comply with NJDEP environmental protection guidelines, please keep brush waste away from the storm drains!
Brush
- Brush shall not include whole trees, tree trunks or branches exceeding six inches diameter.
- Brush placed at the curb for collection shall be cut into no larger than four-foot lengths.
- Brush may be loose or containerized.
- Branches and limbs may be securely tied in bundles with a total weight not exceeding 50 pounds.
Yard trimmings / leaves
General Requirements
- Non-conforming piles will be left at curb and subject to code enforcement violations.
- This service is for Ewing residents only and no contractor may place brush in front of another property without permission from the property owner.
- No brush originating outside of Ewing Township may be disposed of or placed along a street within the Township for pickup.
Save the date!
FAMILY FUN
HEALTH, COMMUNITY SERVICES & SUPPORT
Check out EASEL's unique fundraiser!
Direct File is Here!
The State of New Jersey has kicked off IRS Direct File, an innovative program that provides residents with a free, easy-to-use, secure way to file taxes online, with live support to answer any questions. IRS Direct File is available in English and Spanish, and works on mobile devices, tablets and personal computers. Learn more about it at DirectFile.NJ.gov.
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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.
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