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Groundbreaking set for new ESCC construction Project to officially kick off on March 5 By Bill SanSerVino
Ewing High School bowler Matthew Carman helped lead the team to the Central Jersey Group 3 semifinals.
Improved Carman helps young Ewing bowling win division By JUSTin Feil
Matthew Carman is proof that practice makes perfect. Or nearly perfect. The Ewing High School junior decided after last year to dedicate more time to his bowling.
What followed was an incredible season for him and the Blue Devil boys. Carman bowled a 290 game, just 10 pins shy of the perfect 300, raised his average more than 30 pins per game and helped Ewing win the Lib-
erty Division of the Burlington County Scholastic League and reach the Central Jersey Group 3 semifinals. “It’s just me wanting to be better,” said Carman. “I think it’s just the mindset is a big part of See CARMAN, Page 23
The much-anticipated construction of the new Ewing Senior and Community Center will take a significant step forward with its official groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, March 5. Local officials, community leaders and invited residents are expected to gather on the site of the center to celebrate the start of a project, which has been in the works for several years. Once completed, the $34 million facility will serve as a hub for seniors, families and individuals with special needs, offering a wide array of services and amenities. In December, the Ewing Township Council voted to award a $34 million contract to Benjamin R. Harvey Co. of Ocean Township for the reconstruction of the ESCC. Construction will begin more than two years after a cata-
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strophic fire burned down a large section of the ESCC. The five-alarm blaze on Sept. 30, 2022 destroyed the gymnasium and damaged many other parts of the ESCC, rendering the facility unusable. Since then, the ESCC—a major hub for community activity—and outdoor facilities at the center have been closed, and most of the programs and offices, including Community Affairs and Recreation and the Senior Office, have been relocated to the Hollowbrook Community Center at 320 Hollowbrook Drive. The new facility will be larger, offering expanded amenities such as a bigger gym, a walking track, and areas for various activities. Although the insurance payout did not fully covere the rebuilding costs, the township decided to start fresh due to the building’s extensive damage and modern code requirements. Ewing Observer editor Bill Sanservino recently sat down with Mayor Bert Steinmann to See ESCC, Page 10
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