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THIS WEEK!
EWING 250!
America's 250th birthday is coming in 2026!
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, Ewing Mayor Bert H. Steinmann invites the entire Ewing community to join in commemorating this historic milestone with reflection, gratitude, and civic pride.
Through community events, educational programs, cultural showcases, and acts of public service, the Ewing 250 celebration aims to honor not just our past, but the people and partnerships that continue to shape our future.
We encourage you take part in this once-in-a-generation opportunity to come together as neighbors and citizens, united by history, inspired by progress, and hopeful for what’s to come. I invite you to visit the Ewing 250 addition to our website, and to submit your 250th Anniversary events for inclusion in our Ewing 250 Calendar!
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Registration now Open: Just After the Crossing: Washington's Night March to Trenton
Sunday, October 19, at 2 p.m. at the 1867 Sanctuary 101 Scotch Road, Ewing. Tickets are limited.
Given by William (Larry) Kidder, Ewing resident historian and author, and Roger Williams, State Historian of the New Jersey Sons of the American Revolution, this talk explores the nine-mile march guided by Patriot militiamen from Ewing, Hopewell, and Lawrence who knew the terrain and roads.
Don't wait -- seating is limited -- register and learn about parking, handicap access and more by going to our website: www.ethps.org
Plant a Tree in Ewing for America’s 250th Birthday
It’s not too early to get started!
In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, the Ewing Green Team and Environmental Commission have joined forces with the Mayor and Council, local businesses, and residents, to promote an audacious and worthy goal – planting 250 new trees in Ewing!
Our ask: Give America the best birthday gift ever. Plant a tree!
We can’t do it alone. We need your help! To help us achieve our shared dream of a more beautiful, healthy, and environmentally friendly Ewing, we ask that you take a simple but important step: Plant one tree!
DID YOU KNOW that Ewing’s tree canopy cover is low compared to the average statewide in New Jersey? (27.4% vs. 40%)
OUR GOAL: to inspire 250+ Ewing residents, businesses, and organizations to plant or pledge to plant at least 250 trees in town. This can be on your own property or by donating to plant a tree in one of Ewing’s parks and public lands.
Check out our list of suggested tree species to plant, sign your pledge to plant a tree between this fall and the end of 2026, and learn more at: ewingnj.org/plant-a-tree-in-ewing-for-america-s-250th-birthday
FEATURED
Need to Pay Your Taxes After Hours? We’ve Got You Covered.
We’ve heard from residents who would appreciate more flexibility when it comes to making their property tax, sewer, or tax sale payments, and we’re happy to help.
Starting this fall, the Ewing Township Tax Collector’s Office will be offering extended evening hours from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on select dates, making it easier for you to stop by after work.
Evening Hours for Upcoming Payment Periods:
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Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 (grace period ends October 10) Sewer Grace Period
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Wednesday, Nov, 5, 2025 (grace period ends November 10) Tax Grace Period
Evening Hours During the Tax Sale Timeline:
2026
- Feb. 4, 2026 (Tax Grace Period)
- April 8, 2026 (Sewer Grace Period)
- May 6, 2026 (Tax Grace Period)
Whether you’re dropping off a check or need help at the counter, our staff will be here to assist you. We hope these evening hours make your life a little easier.
Questions? Give us a call at the Collector’s Office. (609-883-2900 ext. 7607)
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NATURE & SUSTAINABILITY
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLNESS
September is National Preparedness Month!
Emergencies can happen anytime—are you ready?
Take steps today to:
✔️ Make a family emergency plan
✔️ Build or update your emergency supply kit
✔️ Stay informed about local alerts and warnings
✔️ Know how you’ll connect with loved ones
Preparedness today means safety tomorrow.
Learn more at ready.gov
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EWING POLICE, FIRE, EMS
FALL FUN RUNS AND BIKE TOURS
Click the flyers to register!
Join us Saturday, October 25! – HomeFront Halloween-themed 5K and 1 mile Run/Walk, Kids TRUNK or TREAT, and Preschooler Pumpkin Dash – Register for these fun, Halloween-themed events and even more fun kids activities and live music at runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Princeton/HomeFront5K. No registration required to see the decorated Halloween Trunk or Treat cars which will give out candy. Event is at 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton. Saturday, October 25, 2025. Parking access closes at 9:30am. All events begin at 10:00am except the Pumpkin Dash which will start at 9:00am and run in phases throughout the morning. All proceeds benefit HomeFront’s year-round children’s programming for local children experiencing homelessness and poverty. Questions, email homefront@homefrontnj.org
COMMUNITY NEWS
Heads-Up, Ewing Neighbors!
Mercer County Road Work – Sam Weinroth Road (CR 600), starting Sept. 22, 2025 | Expected to last about 2 weeks
The Mercer County Department of Transportation & Infrastructure will begin resurfacing Sam Weinroth Road from the Airport Terminal Exit to Scotch Road.
🕘 Work Hours:
Weekdays from 9 AM to 3:30 PM (No weekend work planned)
🚗 What to Expect:
You’ll see detours and traffic shifts during work hours. Please plan ahead and allow for extra time if you normally travel through this area.
🛑 Traffic Detours:
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Eastbound Detour (from Terminal Circle Drive):
View Detour Map
Make a right onto Terminal Circle Drive → follow the circle to exit → left onto Sam Weinroth → right onto Bear Tavern Road → right onto Nursery Road → right onto Scotch Road → back to Sam Weinroth Road.
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Westbound Route (Spruce Street at Arctic Parkway):
View Route Map
Westbound traffic from Scotch Road to the Airport Terminal will remain open.
🧱 Project Duration:
About 10 business days, weather permitting. Thank You for Your Patience!
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Mercer County Clerk Offers Early Voting Information, Election Reminders
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TRENTON – As the 2025 General Election approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is reminding residents that Early Voting will begin on October 25 and end on November 2. Early voting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
When seeking election information, the Mercer County election offices – the Mercer County Clerk’s Office, the Board of Elections and the Superintendent of Elections Office --have the most up-to-date and verifiable information. You can find all of the County Election Office websites at www.mercercounty.org.
On Election evening, voting machine results will be available for anyone who wants to view them at https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk/
For additional information regarding the 2025 General Election, please visit the Mercer County Clerk’s website here or call 609-989-6494 or 609-989-6495. To reach the Superintendent of Elections office, regarding voter registration matters, please contact 609-989-6750 or visit https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/superintendent-of-elections.
To reach the Board of Elections, which oversees polling locations, please call 609-989-6522 or visit https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections.
For further election information, visit the New Jersey Division of Elections website at (https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/vote.shtml).
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An Early Reminder about the Rules for Leaf Collection
Ewing has a scheduled period of loose leaf collection during the months of November and December to simplify and expedite the process of leaf collection for residents.
Yard waste must be containerized for collection at the curb any time outside this scheduled collection window. November and December are a leaf only period and residents must comply with this policy to ensure the program’s success. Code violations may be issued for containerizing or co-mingling brush & yard waste with loose leaves.
All curbside brush collection will cease beginning:
- 10/20/25 for Zone 2
- 10/27/25 for Zone 1
This will be the last regularly scheduled curbside brush collection until March 2026.
Brush, such as branches and trimmings, can be placed at the curb March through October.
Curbside leaf collection
Public Works will strictly be collecting loose leaves by zone every other week beginning 11/3/25 starting with Zone 2.
Each zone should expect 5 separate weekly collections every other week. Please place leaves at curb the Saturday or Sunday prior to scheduled collection week. Loose leaves placed at curb longer than 7 days will be subject to code enforcement penalties.
Week of:
- 11/3/25-Zone 2
- 11/10/25- Zone 1
- 11/17/25-Zone 2
- 11/24/25- Zone 1
- 12/1/25- Zone 2
- 12/8/25 Zone 1
- 12/15/25-Zone 2
- 12/22/25- Zone 1
- 12/29/25- Zone 2
This schedule is currently on Ewing Twp. website home page with automatic calendar reminders.
Public Works will continue to make rounds in January for both zones weekly until all leaves have been collected.
For a full overview of brush and leaf collection guidelines within Ewing please check out our Brush and Leaf Collection webpage at ewingnj.org/leaf-brush-collection.
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DOING BUSINESS: Job Fairs, Opportunities
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
ERBL WINTER BASKETBALL Registration will open online Monday, Sept. 15. The ERBL Winter Season will be hosting: • K-1 Instructional Programs (one night a week January-March) • Grades 2/3 Boys Division (December-March) • Grades 4/5 Boys Division (December-March) • Grades 6-8 Boys Division (December-March) • Grades 2-5 Girls League Division (December-March) • Grades 6-8 Girls League Division (December-March) Register online at: Ewing’s *New* CivicPlus Platform https://ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs (click on the online registration link to create an account; search Ewing Rec Programs-Winter Basketball) Registration open until November 6th for boys and girls grades 2-8 & December 22nd for Grades K-1
EWING RECREATION WRESTLING registration will open Monday Sept 22, 2025 and closes Oct. 16 ,2025. The program is for individuals in grades 1st – 8th this is an instructional program which emphasizes getting fit and building confidence. No previous wrestling experience needed to participate!
Fall Sports Registration
Ewing/Lawrence Little League is accepting registration for Fall Ball online at www.ltjbsa.com.
Ewing Community Tennis Program
7-Week Program | September 16 – October 31, 2025
Location: Antheil Elementary School, 339 Ewingville Road, Ewing
A 7-week tennis program designed for players of all ages and skill levels! Whether you're new to the game or looking to improve your skills, our program offers fun, fitness, and friendly competition in a supportive community setting.
Instruction includes skill-building drills, games, and match play led by experienced coaches. All sessions are held outdoors, with two make-up dates provided in case of inclement weather. Register.
Ewing Community Soccer Program
7-Week Program | September 17 – October 29, 2025
Location: Antheil Elementary Field, Ewing
Join us for the Fall 2025 season of our Community Soccer Program. A fun, inclusive, and skill-building experience for players of all levels! This 7-week program focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship, and soccer fundamentals in a supportive environment. Register.
Adults Cardio Tennis – Fall 2025
6-Week Program | Saturday| September 20, 2025 – October 25, 2025
Location: Antheil Elementary, 339 Ewingville Road, Ewing
Day/Time: Saturdays, noon to 1:15pm
Rain Date: Two make-up sessions will be provided in case of rain or other inclement weather. Please see the Weather Protocol for details. Register.
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.
The Recreation Office returns to Hollowbrook Center for the season starting Sept. 5.
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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.
Fall Spin Bike Ride
Ewing Recreation and Ewing Green Team are running the 10th annual Fall Spin Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at Campus Town and to benefit Women’s Space/Younity. Day-of registration starts at 7:45 a.m. Pre-registration can be done online at ewingnj.org/rec registration. For more information, click the flyer or call the Ewing Rec Department at (609) 883-1776.
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
Community Fest
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 (Somerset 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.
Save the date!
Trunk or Treat
Ewing's annual Halloween Trunk or Treat will be Saturday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m., at The College of NJ (TCNJ), lot # 4, rain or shine. Treaters and Trunks must register starting Monday, Sept. 22 on ewingnj.org/recregistration.
Activities including pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, food, music and more will begin at 2 p.m.
FOR EWING RESIDENTS 8TH GRADE & UNDER
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LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Hollowbrook Branch
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Hooked on Yarn
Thursdays, September 25, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Are you passionate about crafting with yarn and creating cozy, handmade masterpieces? Look no further! Our Hooked on Yarn program is the perfect place for beginners and experienced crafters alike to come together and share their love for yarn art. For ages 16 and up.
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Fall Craft Creation
Monday, September 22, 10:30 – 11:00 am
Families are invited to celebrate the first day of Autumn and create a fun fall-themed craft. For ages 3 and up. Registration is required.
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Ewing Branch
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Non-Fiction Book Club
Thursday, September 25, 7:00 pm
Join us to discuss My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. With a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself. You can attend even if you haven’t read the book! Registration is requested.
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Board Game Club
Tuesdays, September 23 & 30, 2:30 pm
Join our club for board and card game enthusiasts. Bring your own games or use one of ours. Drop-ins welcome. Bring a friend!
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Adult Craft: Washi Tape Coaster
Thursday, September 25, 11:00 am
Join us to create coasters using a variety of washi tape. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Branch Library. Registration is required.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & GIVING
FOOD SUPPORT & DONATIONS
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Food Pantry
1901 North Olden Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Accessibility Not Rated
Distribution is every 3rd Saturday.
Phone: 609-883-9780
Faith Deliverance Cathedral
15 Keswick Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Very Accessible
Available accommodations include: assistance for individuals with visual impairment, individuals with cognitive disability, and physical assistance with reaching, carrying to, and loading vehicles.
Every Friday, 10am to 12:30pm.
Main Contact Name: Pastor Everett Kelly | Phone: 609-637-9604
Hearts Matter Food Pantry
623 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Accessibility Not Rated
Distribution is every Wednesday 10:30-1 pm and every 3rd Wednesday of the month 6-7 pm.
Phone: 609-571-1255
Higher Ground Interdenominational Church Food Pantry
1009 Whitehead Road Extension, Ewing, NJ 08638
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Accessibility Not Rated
Provides a variety of pantry staples, meat, and fresh vegetables when it is available every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm. Sign in is required. The pantry is handicap accessible.
Main Contact Name: Michael Fogg | Phone: (609) 883-1555 | Email: outreach@hgic.org
Incarnation St. James Parish
1545 Pennington Rd, Ewing, NJ 08618
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Accessibility Not Rated
Main Contact Name: Pete Brennan | Phone: 609-882-2860
Meals on Wheels of Mercer County
Open Now
320 Hollowbrook Road, Ewing, NJ 08638
People Served: Senior Citizens
Food Offered: Delivery Provided
Accessibility Not Rated
Home delivered meals to seniors over age 60 with dietary restrictions. Delivery window Monday through Friday, 10:30am to 1pm, including weekend meals on Fridays. Call to register for services.
Phone: 609-695-3483
Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults (Ewing)
Open Now
320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638
People Served: Senior Citizens
Food Offered: Meals - grab & go
Accessibility Not Rated
Open to anyone 60 years old or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants (when they accompany a participant to the site where meals are provided). This program encourages participants to make a suggested donation of $1 for their daily meal. Participants must register for the program by calling 609-989-6650. Transportation can be made available, anyone interested can contact the program for details.
Phone: 609-989-6650
Mercer Family Support Organization
7 Dunmore Ave, Ewing, NJ, 08638, Ewing, NJ 08638
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Accessibility Not Rated
Provides food donations every Tuesday at 1:00pm. Please call to make sure that there is food available because it operates with a first come, first serve system.
New Bethel Holy Church Food Pantry
25 Weber Ave, Ewing, NJ 08638
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Accessibility Not Rated
Provides a food pantry every 3rd Friday on the month. Breakfast and Lunch 9am-1pm
Phone: (609) 883-3979
120 John Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Delivery Provided
Accessibility Not Rated
Share My Meals delivers meals to residents of Ewing, Lawrenceville, Montgomery, and Princeton that demonstrate need (i.e. currently in community housing or SNAP and/or acknowledgement of difficulties in affordability of nutritious food). To sign up please go to sharemymeals.org and click on "Need Help" or call/ text 609-283-2450. Share My Meals is unable to verify an allergens in the meals provided.
Phone: 609-283-2450
The Shop at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Somewhat Accessible
Available accommodations include: assistance for individuals with visual impairment, individuals with cognitive disability, and physical assistance with reaching, carrying to, and loading vehicles.
Open to the public. Hours will be posted to Instagram @theshop__TCNJ when updates are made. Summer hours- T/W/TR 5PM-8PM. Hours will change in late August/early September. Guests are limited to one bag of items. You must use the bag provided by The Shop. If you have any questions please email theshop@tcnj.edu.
Email: theshop@tcnj.edu
The Victorious Church Food Pantry
320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638
People Served: No known restrictions
Food Offered: Pantry Items
Somewhat Accessible
Distribution is on Wednesdays & Fridays 11-2pm.
Main Contact Name: Rev. Terry Collins, Sr. | Phone: 609-771-4251
Attention #MercerCounty!  Need help finding your nearest pantry or food distribution center? The Mercer County FREE Food Finder makes it easy – in just a few simple steps!
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 Visit: https://bit.ly/45Ny1u3
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Search for your city or town.
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Browse the results to see pantry locations, what days/times when they are open, and the types of food support they offer!
RESOURCE PARTNERS
Mercer County Clerk October Passport Event Oct. 2
With international travel and new identification rules in place, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello reminds travelers that a Real ID is required for domestic air travel. Reminder, while a passport can serve as a Real ID, one may also opt for a passport card—valid for land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean—for $30 for adults or $15 for minors.
To help meet demand, the Clerk’s Office will host a special passport event on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mercer County Library, Lawrence Branch, along with Congressman Herb Conaway. Residents will be able to apply for new passports, renew expired ones, have photos taken, and receive assistance with paperwork. To schedule an appointment for this event, please call the County Clerk’s Passport Office at 609-989-6473. Standard passport fees apply, and expedited service is available for an additional $60
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
- Sept. 23, Board of Health 6 p.m.; Council, 6:30 p.m.
- Sept. 24, NJ Property Tax filing, 9 a.m. to noon, Hollowbrook; Green Team, 7 p.m.; Site Review Board, 7 p.m.; Historic Preservation, 7:30 p.m.
- Sept. 25, Rabies Clinic, 5 to 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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