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FEATURED
 Mayor Bert H. Steinmann and Mercer County Executive Dan Benson join Ewing seniors to unveil a brand-new township minibus at Hollowbrook Community Center.
The bus, funded through Mercer County’s Community Investment Initiative, will help transport Ewing’s older residents to medical appointments and group outings. Mayor Steinmann thanked the County for supporting this much-needed addition, while Executive Benson noted it’s just one example of how the County and Township partner to serve residents — with more to come, including plans for a new Ewing firehouse.
Ewing Youth Police Academy Welcomes Students Interested in Law Enforcement
The Ewing Police Department Youth Police Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Police Academy.
Ewing Township youth ages 10 - 14 are invited to come and learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Ewing Township Police Officer. Our goal is to form positive partnerships between the youth of our community and the Police Department.
The Youth Academy will be held at Ewing Police Department during the week of August 25. Classes will consist of seven hours of instruction from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Youth will have the opportunity to interact closely with police officers through activities such as physical training, search and arrest techniques, crime scene processing, K9 and drone demos, and much, much more. Participants will receive a T-shirt and hat to wear as part of their “uniform.” Graduates will take an oath and receive certificates of completion during the celebration at the conclusion of the program.is a program designed to provide its participants with firsthand knowledge of the duties and responsibilities that are required of a Ewing Police Officer.
The Youth Police Academy will involve classroom activities, hands-on techniques, field trips, and police demonstrations. Some of the topics that will be covered include arrest procedures, criminal law, basic first aid, building searches, car accident investigations, crime scene investigations, fire safety, motor vehicle stops, and a museum visit.
All instruction, demonstrations and presentations will be administered and supervised by officers from the Ewing Township Police Department.
Class size is limited to the first 20 applicants. A waiting list will be formed with the remaining applications. It is important to complete and return your registration form as soon as possible. The applications must be returned ASAP. Return completed application form to:
Ewing Police Department
Attn: Det. Danielle Bethea
2 Jake Garzio Drive Ewing, NJ 08628
You will be notified by mail and given any additional information needed to attend the Youth Academy. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact Det. Danielle Bethea of the Ewing Police Department at 609-882-1313 ext. 7781 or email at dbethea@ewingnj.org.
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SAVE THE DATE
Mercer County's Flag Retirement Ceremony, July 8
The public is invited to attend Mercer County's annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. (Rain date: Wednesday, July 9) at the Klockner Road Entrance of Veterans Park in Hamilton.
Did you know that Ewing Township has a flag repository box at the Municipal Building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive. Here, you can deposit your worn American flag for proper retirement from service.
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NEWS
Calling All Ewing History Buffs!
As we prepare for next year’s Ewing 250 celebration, we're looking back to the 1976 Bicentennial, and we need your help! If you have photos or memorabilia from Ewing’s Bicentennial events, we’d love to see them. What did you drive? What did you wear?
Help us capture the spirit of that moment in time as we plan for this next milestone. Selected photos may be featured in upcoming exhibits, social media, or publications.
Please send scans or photo copies to contactus@ewingnj.org, or drop them off at the Municipal Building (attn: Julie Willmot, Communications). Thank you for helping bring Ewing’s history to life!
Ewing High Yearbooks Wanted
Attention All Ewing High School Graduates 1954 - 2024!
Are you cleaning out your home this Spring and unsure what to do with a copy of your high school yearbook, titled Clyepsydra. Please consider donating it to the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society Library. If you can donate, we are open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday, and have an Open House on the first Sunday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. Our contact information is below.
We are seeking yearbooks from the following years:
- 1956, 1958, 1959
- 1961, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1969
- 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
- 1980 -1989
- 1990 -1999
- 2000 - 2010
- 2011 - 2020
- 2022, 2023, 2024
Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, 27 Federal City Road, Ewing, NJ 08638; info@ethps.org; 609-883-2455
Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society 2025 Calendar
Open House Tours of the Benjamin Temple House and Library, Home of the ETHPS, on first Sunday of the Month, 2 to 4 p.m., 27 Federal City Road, Ewing.
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Aug. 10, 2 to 4 p.m., ETHPS Members' Picnic, pot luck members picnic in the Apple Orchard at the Benjamin Temple House.
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Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., ETHPS Annual Flea Market and Mum Sale. Vendor tables for rent. Info@ethps.org
Want to become a member of the Historic Preservation Society? Find out more! Email info@ethps.org.
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🌸 Ewing Blooms: Last Call for Your Floral Photos! 🌸
Hello summer! 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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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
DOING BUSINESS
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
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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.
Ewing Force Girls' Flag Football
Registration is now open for the Ewing Force Flag Football Clinic for girls in grades 3 - 8. The clinic will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2025 between 11 am - 1 pm and will be held at the Ewing High School Football Field, 900 Parkway Ave. The cost is $35 per participant, which includes a performance T-shirt. Participants should arrive by 10:30 a.m. for warm-ups.
Registration is available online at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration. All registrations must be made in advance. No walkup registrations will be permitted.
The Ewing Community Pools System offers two pools for seasonal members and daily patrons. Hollowbrook Pool located at 320 Hollowbrook Drive, is open Saturdays for private parties 1 to 5 p.m. and is open to the public 5 to 8 p.m. Operating hours for Sunday to Friday are 12 to 8 p.m. Email Raquel at rince@ewingnj.org to schedule an event. ESCC Pool located at 999 Lower Ferry Road is open daily from 12 to 8 p.m. Senior Swim & Water Aerobics (SSWA) is held at ESCC on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon Online registration for the season or SSWA at ewingnj.org/RecRegistration. Ewing residents can pay daily fees.
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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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.
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
For the summer, the Recreation Office is at its seasonal location in the trailer at the ESCC, 999 Lower Ferry Road. Summer Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Ewing Branch
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NJ Bubble Man
Thursday, July 10, 4:00 pm
Have a blast with bubbles! Join us for Mike Wieder's interactive show, where everybody gets to have tons of bubble fun! Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library.
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Petting Zoo
Tuesday, July 15, 11:00 am
Meet and pet a variety of farm animals from Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo. Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library.
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Eyes of the Wild
Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 pm
Here's your chance to see, up close, a selection of exotic animals that you can touch! Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library.
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Adult Coloring Club
Saturdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 3:00 pm
Do you miss the joy of coloring? If so, join our adult coloring club, where you can relax and express your creativity. Coloring pages, colored pencils, and markers will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library.
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Open Painting
Monday, July 14, 6:00 pm
Friday, July 25, 2:30 pm
Join us for an hour of with no rules and no expectations. For first-time artists and seasoned painters alike. Brushes, paint, and mini canvases will be available. Bring your creativity! Supplies are limited. Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library.
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Hollowbrook Branch
Conrad Colon Magic ShowThursday, July 10, 2:30 pm
Conrad loves to help bring families together so everyone from kids to grandparents can laugh, have fun, spending real quality time together and making lasting memories. For all ages. Registration is required.
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Dennis the Magician Magical Circus Show
Friday, July 18, 2:00 pm
Let’s take a trip to the circus starting with finding a volunteer to be the magical ring master. This colorful magic show teaches us about the different things, people and animals that are part of the circus. The circus tent, dancing elephants and a missing tiger! We even cook up some food in the Mess Wagon. Come on and join the circus! For ages 5 and up.
Registration is required.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Young Entrepreneurs wanted for fall academy
Know a student who’s always dreaming up business ideas or creative projects? The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is looking for driven, motivated students in grades 9 - 12 for its Fall 2025 class. This 30-week program turns big ideas into real businesses, with classes held once a week starting in October. Hosted at The College of New Jersey and run by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber, application review begins June 30. Learn more and apply by clicking the button below
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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.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
- July 1, Arts Commission, 7 p.m.
- July 4, Municipal Offices closed for Independence Day
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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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