The function of the Community Service Bureau is to work hand in hand with the community and its many resources to improve the quality of life in our town. The bureau meets with community groups, civic associations and concerned citizens and listens to their concerns, questions, and comments on the many happenings throughout our town. The bureau is also the liaison between the area colleges and the homes rented by their students throughout our community.

 

    Neighborhood Watch - Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and best-known crime prevention concepts in North America. In the late 1960s, an increase in crime heightened the need for a crime prevention initiative focused on residential areas and involving local citizens. A Neighborhood Watch program empowers citizens to become active in community crime prevention efforts through participation in Neighborhood Watch groups. These well organized groups of concerned citizen assist the police in their duties by effectively becoming the eyes and ears of the community. For information about Neighborhood Watches and how to set up a watch group in your neighborhood call Lieutenant Ed DeAngelo at (609) 882-1313 ext. 5561

 

    National Night Out – National Night Out is a unique crime/drug prevention event held annually the first Tuesday night in August. NNO began originally as an event where you would turn on your front porch light and sit outside to prevent crime. Today it has evolved into block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, festivals, neighborhood walks, safety fairs, contests, rallies, and meetings nationwide.  In 2008 more than 35.4 million people in 11,320 communities participated in National Night Out. For more information about National Night Out call Lieutenant Ed DeAngelo at (609) 882-1313 ext. 5561

 

     Our 2010 National Night Out will be held Tuesday August 3, 2010 at the Ewing Community Senior Center located at # 999 Lower Ferry Road.

 

    College Liaison – Our community is host to many college attendees from both the College of New Jersey and Rider University. Our close proximity to both institutions allows for many rental property choices (homes and apartments) for these attendees. Our Community Services Bureau works with both students and faculty from both institutions to address all “off campus” student housing and student safety issues. Being “good neighbors” is the main focus of our bureau’s efforts.

 

    A “College Rental Property Packet” is available at the Police Department’s information window at # 2 Jake Garzio Dr. Included in this packet is general information about Ewing, the services it provides and pertinent township ordinances.