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FEATURED
Ewing Citizen’s Police Academy Celebrates 19 New Graduates
The Ewing Township Police Department proudly celebrated the graduation of 19 residents from its Citizen’s Police Academy on May 14, capping off eight weeks of immersive, behind-the-scenes education about modern policing.
In front of a crowd of proud family and friends, Police Chief Al Rhodes commended the graduates for their commitment to learning and community partnership. “This program takes time, effort, and a true desire to understand how policing works,” said Chief Rhodes. “We’re proud of our participants, and I’m equally proud of the men and women of the Ewing Police Department who take time to teach and connect with our residents.”
Chief Rhodes also acknowledged a growing concern facing law enforcement across the country — the declining number of applicants seeking careers in policing. “Programs like this one help build trust and interest in law enforcement. That’s more important than ever,” he said.
Mayor Bert Steinmann praised the graduates for their civic-mindedness and encouraged them to serve as ambassadors for the department. “You’ve seen the dedication and professionalism of our officers up close,” he said. “Now, you can help share that message with the wider community.”
The Mayor also extended gratitude to the management team at Marshalls of Ewing, the program’s generous sponsor. “Marshalls continues to show up for this community. Their involvement has uplifted Capitol Plaza and set an example for what business leadership looks like.”
Several past graduates of the Citizen’s Police Academy also attended the ceremony in support of the newest class, reinforcing the sense of community and connection the program fosters.
To the newest members of the extended EPD family: congratulations, and thank you for your commitment to learning and engagement!
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NEWS
ROADWORK ALERT: Sullivan Way Resurfacing Begins May 21
As part of the 2025 Mercer County Road Resurfacing Project, Sullivan Way (CR 579) in Ewing Township will be resurfaced from Lower Ferry Road to Railroad Avenue, starting Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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Work Hours: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
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Duration: Approximately 10 business days
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Location: Sullivan Way, from Lower Ferry Rd to Railroad/Decou Ave
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Traffic Impact: A full road closure will be in effect during work hours. A posted detour will reroute drivers using West Upper Ferry Road, Parkway Avenue, and Lower Ferry Road. Please follow all posted signs and expect minor delays.
Detour Maps:
We appreciate your patience as Mercer County and Ewing Township continue infrastructure improvements.
Ewing Hosts Trenton-Mercer Airport Emergency Plan Review and Tabletop Exercise
Annual gathering strengthens coordination among local, county, state, and federal partners
Ewing Township was proud to host the 2025 Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) Review and Tabletop Exercise for Trenton-Mercer Airport, a federally required event that brought together a wide range of emergency response agencies and aviation stakeholders. The exercise took place at the Ewing Township Police Training Center and was led by Airport Manager Eric Billowitz.
Mayor Bert H. Steinmann opened the session with welcoming remarks, noting the importance of interagency coordination in preparing for potential emergencies. “We’re proud to support this annual review and provide a space for our partners to come together,” said Mayor Steinmann. “It’s critically important that in the event of a real emergency, everyone knows their role and is ready to respond swiftly and effectively.” Trenton-Mercer Airport is located in Ewing Township.
Under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, all certified airports must conduct an annual review of their Airport Emergency Plan and hold a Tabletop Exercise to evaluate readiness. The event walks participants through a realistic, hypothetical emergency scenario and allows each agency to discuss their role and response actions in real-time. The goal is to highlight potential gaps, reinforce lines of communication, and ensure a coordinated response across jurisdictions.
The session included representatives from various agencies and organizations, including Trenton-Mercer Airport staff, TTN Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) – Station 34, Mercer County Sheriff’s Office Airport Division, and Ewing Township’s Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, and fire companies.
This collaborative event ensures that emergency plans remain current and effective, and that all stakeholders are familiar with the plan’s procedures, key response locations, and the chain of command. In addition to the annual tabletop exercise, Trenton-Mercer Airport conducts a full-scale emergency drill every three years as part of FAA requirements.
Ewing Township thanks all participating agencies for their continued dedication to safety, preparedness, and public service. Events like these reinforce our shared commitment to keeping residents and travelers safe and ensuring that, should an emergency arise, we are ready to respond—together.
TRAFFIC ALERT: TCNJ Commencement Activities
 Vendors Wanted!
🌸 Ewing Blooms: A Call for Your Spring Photos! 🌸
Spring is blooming across town, and we’d love to feature your best shots! Ewing Township is collecting resident-submitted photos of local flora and fauna to showcase on the Township website.
Submit your high-resolution JPEG images (no HEIC, please) by Monday, July 7 to contactus@ewingnj.org.
Submission guidelines:
• Email photos to: contactus@ewingnj.org
• Send high-resolution JPEGs (no HEIC files, please)
• Include your name and where in Ewing the photo was taken
• Deadline: Monday, July 7
Show us how Ewing blooms through your eyes — we can’t wait to share the beauty!
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Free Rabies Clinic June 9!
Please note that the date for the first rabies clinic in June has been changed to Monday, June 9. This replaces the previously announced June 6 date.
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.
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.
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
2025 Primary Election Information
Need-to-Know NJ Primary Election Voter Updates
Municipal Clerk Kim Macellaro reminds residents that the deadline for registering to vote in the June 10, 2025, New Jersey Primary Election is Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Voter registration hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Township Clerk’s Office located on the second floor of the municipal building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive. Registrants may also visit this website to download a voter registration form at ewingnj.org/community/voting. All forms must be received, and you must be registered at least 21 days in advance of an election to vote.
Click for information on dates, polling locations and more.
Useful Resources
- Register to vote, apply to vote by mail, or find early voting/drop box locations at nj.gov/state/elections
- For Mercer County election details, call the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 609-989-6495 for assistance.
- For polling location questions, or to become a poll worker, you may contact the Mercer County Board of Elections Office at 609-989-6522.
- For questions about voter registration or to change your political party, contact the Superintendent of Elections Office at 609-989-6750.
- All three Mercer County election offices can be found a www.mercercounty.org.
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We Need Your Help: Keep Yard Waste Clean and Green!
Ewing residents, you play a big role in helping us recycle yard waste into useful, eco-friendly products like mulch and compost. But we need your help to keep it clean!
Only organic plant matter belongs in yard waste collections — things like branches, twigs, and leaves. No plastic bags, trash, containers, or other debris. These contaminants ruin the load and could send it to the landfill instead of being recycled into natural materials we can all benefit from.
🌿 Brush and yard trimmings = mulch
🍁 Leaves = compost
🟢 Grass clippings = should be left on your lawn (grasscycling) or bagged and placed with your regular trash — not with brush or leaves.
Let’s work together to keep our community clean and green. Clean loads = better results for everyone! Photo, below, taken Wednesday, May 14, makes us sad.
ROADWAY DESIGN PROPOSALS
DOING BUSINESS
Election Board Workers Wanted! Earn up to $300/day
Don't miss out on your chance to staff this year's general election! Earn $150 for half day and $300 for a full day shift on primary and general election day. Full Day and Half Day positions are available. Bilingual Board Workers are especially needed!
Click the button below to fill out an application and check the requirements. Send applications to boardofelections@mercercounty.org once completed
Love a Ewing business? Tell everyone!
"My favorite Ewing business" is a readership favorite, and 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.
'Choose Ewing' free Business Directory Registration
ENVIRONMENT & STEWARDSHIP
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RECREATION HAPPENINGS!
New program registration system
Online registration for Ewing Recreation programs and activities is now available through the CivicPlus Recreation Management program. CivicPlus replaces Community Pass.
The Ewing Recreation Department is accepting application for summer staff. Apply here.
Anyone interested in lifeguarding can contact American Pools at mhill@AMericanpool.com.
Picnic Area Permits The Recreation Department is accepting picnic area permit applications for:
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John Watson Park (Upper Ferry Road)
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Higgs Park (Summerset Street)
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Betor Park (behind the Municipal Building)
To apply, email Nancy at npappano@ewingnj.org or contact the Recreation Office. Please note: the ESCC camp picnic area will be closed for the season.
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Register now for Summer Camp!
The Ewing Recreation Summer Camp will run from June 30 to Aug. 22 for children in grades 1–5. Camp is held at the Ewing Senior and Community Center (ESCC), with Fisher Middle School serving as a rain location. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early care is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and after care runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The Teen Travel Camp, for grades 6–8, also runs from June 30 to Aug. 15. It features four travel days per week, with one day spent in Ewing. Participants may join the day camp during weeks Teen Travel is not offered. Online registration is required at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
Moody Park Summer Basketball League Registration is open for boys in grades 3–9. The deadline to register is May 21, and the season begins Monday, June 2. For more information, visit moodyparkbb.com. Register at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
Community Pools The Ewing Community Pool system features two facilities open to seasonal members and daily patrons.
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Hollowbrook Pool (320 Hollowbrook Drive) will open on weekends and Memorial Day starting Saturday, May 24. On Saturdays, it is available for private events from 1 to 5 p.m., and open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday hours are noon to 8 p.m. To schedule an event, email Raquel at rince@ewingnj.org.
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ESCC Pool will also open weekends and Memorial Day beginning Saturday, May 25. Both pools will open full-time starting Monday, June 17, operating from noon to 8 p.m.
Swim Lessons begin with evaluations on Saturday, June 14. Space is limited. Senior Swim and Senior Water Aerobics begin Monday, June 16. Seniors should register at the Senior Office. Register online at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
Shelly Dearden one-week Basketball Camp Held at Ewing High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this camp is open to students in grades 4–8. Directed by Coach Shelly Dearden, the program includes individual skill work, drills, games, competitions, guest speakers, daily prizes, and an end-of-camp championship. Cost is $95 and includes a T-shirt and more. Register online at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
For more information on these or other programs, contact the Ewing Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776 or visit https://www.ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs
Beginning May 2, 2025, the office will be at its seasonal location in the trailer at the ESCC, 999 Lower Ferry Road. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Book your space at Hollowbrook
Need a space for your gathering? Call Hollowbrook at 883-1199 for room rentals. For other program info, visit ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs or call 609-883-1776.
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LIBRARY PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
10th Annual Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs Youth Fishing Challenge
Saturday, Free Fishing Day, June 7, 2025 when a fishing license and trout stamp is NOT required for anyone age 16 and over.
Sunday, June 8, 2025 when a fishing license and trout stamp is required for anyone age 16 and over.
The Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Program‘s Youth Fishing Challenge is a free statewide event to promote fishing among youths and their families.
To participate in this event, please contact the site-specific host for registration details.
This event is sponsored by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs Program.
Mercer
Old School Outdoors
Rosedale Lake, Rosedale Lake Parking Area, Pennington, NJ 08534
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
John Bullock – (609) 227-8142 – osoutdoorsnj@gmail.com
Hopewell Valley YMCA
Hopewell Valley YMCA, 1646 Reed Road, Pennington, NJ 08534
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Daniel Williams – (609) 737-3048 – info@hvymca.org
Eligible Mercer County residents aged 60 or older can receive assistance to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.
 Funds are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Looking for a great way for you, your family, or your company to give back to the community? Mercer Street Friends has volunteer opportunities in all aspects of our organization: food, family, and education! Visit our website to learn more about the work our volunteers do: https://bit.ly/3WzMxTv
PUBLIC MEETINGS
- May 20, Drug & Alcohol Alliance, 6:30 p.m.; Redevelopment Commission, 7 p.m.
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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.
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