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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. The project consists of the conversion of the existing grass football field with synthetic turf at John S Watson Park and the conversion of the two (2) existing grass soccer fields to two (2) synthetic turf soccer fields at the Municipal Complex Park. Improvements consist of the installation of a synthetic turf field with underdrain system, installation of bleachers, soccer nets, scoreboards and drainage improvements. Additionally, green infrastructure and native plants will be added to the fields to promote biodiversity.
Over the next several years, the Township has set out on transforming the landscape of their parks and recreational facilities for the future. This project will be one of the first steps in providing sustainable land development for some of the most frequently used facilities in the area. Therefore, the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant is essential for ensuring that these improvements will be effective for a long period of time.
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.
Ewing Community Gardens Registration Begins March 3
Spring is just around the corner and it’s time once again to get involved in community gardening in Ewing.
Mayor Bert H, Steinmann and Ewing Township invite interested residents to grow local and register for a garden plot at the Ewing Community Gardens on Whitehead Road Extension.
Returning gardeners can register beginning on Monday, March 3. New applicants may register beginning Monday, March 17. Plots are limited, so come early.
There is an active gardening organization, the Ewing Community Gardens. Its mission is to promote public gardening in Ewing. “It is not just about growing produce in the ground; it’s about growing community.” They encourage all registrants to meet their neighbors and get involved. Regular site clean ups are held.
Registration Details for the 2025 Gardening Season
The 2025 registration for garden plots at the Ewing Community Gardens on Whitehead Road Extension will begin in March in the
Office of the Clerk
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628
Plots are $5.00 each and you can purchase up to two plots. (Park in the upper-level parking lot.)
Registration Dates
- Monday, March 3, 2025, Registration will open for Previous Year Plot Holders
- Monday, March 17, 2025, Registration will open for New Applicants
Owners of Plots in 2024 will have an opportunity to reserve their same plots from the prior year.
If there are still plots available on April 15th, 2025, you may purchase additional plot(s). Please call the clerk’s office at 609-538-7609 to find out if more plots are available.
Requirements (No Exceptions Granted to Any of the Following Requirements!!)
- You must be present to buy your plot(s).
- Ewing Township residents only (proof of residency is required)
- You must provide an Email Address.
The official opening of the gardens is weather determined and announced later in the season.
About the Gardens
The Ewing Community Gardens are located on Whitehead Road Extension in Ewing. They are enclosed in an 8’ deer fence and water sources are available. Half of the plots are organic and no-till.
For information about the Ewing Community Gardens Association email ewingcommunitygardens@gmail.com. Look for the upcoming ad in the March Ewing Observer.
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NEWS
Scholarship Opportunity! Deadline to submit is March 7
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.
  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
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
Tulpehaking Nature Center Upcoming Programs
The Tulphehaking Nature Center recently released its March to May programs. Tulpehaking Nature Center is the headquarters of the Mercer County Park Commission’s Department of Environmental Education. Its programs take an explorative approach to learning about the natural world by showcasing the incredible natural history of Mercer County. The programs available include a variety of nature camps, hiking/walking trails, yoga, animal feeding, game night, and much more! Click here to see the full list of programs and to register.
HEALTH, COMMUNITY SERVICES & SUPPORT
HomeFront Diaper Challenge March 3-May 12!
The goal is to collect 500,000+ diapers and baby wipes to ensure all babies in our community are clean, healthy and happy. Learn more at our website here.
For many parents, having a clean diaper for their baby is a luxury. Diapers aren't able to be purchased through public assistance programs. For many parents, lack of diapers can limit access to childcare and affect parents' ability to attend work.
Meet the challenge! Sizes 4-6 urgently needed. All sizes gladly accepted.
Mobile Food Mondays in Lawrence
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Having access to healthy food is important. Once again, ArminArm is offering its Mobile Food Pantry on Mondays at the Lawrence Headquarters Library Branch on March 3, 10, 17, and 24. The pantry will be at the location from 2 to 4 p.m. and there will also be visiting services available, such as the Mercer County Human Resources, Catholic Charities, Mercer County Board of Social Services, Lawrence Township Health Department, Mercer County Nutrition Program, and more. For additional information on the food pantry, visit here.
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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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