Saddle up! Mercer County Stables offers trail rides

Mercer County Stables will offer trail rides to the public each week through spring of 2022, weather permitting. The trail rides will take you through Mercer Meadows and require no lessons or previous riding experience.

10/27/2021 3:52 PM

Park Commission releases proposed final master plan for Moores Station Quarry

The Mercer County Park Commission has released its proposed final master plan for the redevelopment of Moores Station Quarry located in Hopewell Township, adjacent to Baldpate Mountain.

10/20/2021 4:57 PM

Mercer County to replace bridge over Parkside Avenue in Trenton

The Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will start the replacement of the bridge carrying an abandoned railroad trail over Parkside Avenue in the City of Trenton on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.

10/19/2021 9:52 AM

COMMISSIONER SPOTLIGHT: ANDREW KOONTZ

10/15/2021 10:03 AM

Columbus Day: what's open and closed

Most Mercer County government offices and facilities, including all branches of the Mercer County Library System, will be closed Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in observance of Columbus Day.

10/08/2021 10:24 AM

Home energy assistance available to eligible Mercer residents

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is reminding residents that assistance is available for energy costs for those who qualify. This year, the application period is Oct. 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.

10/08/2021 10:21 AM

Hughes announces FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for Mercer following tropical storm

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that FEMA has approved a Major Disaster Declaration in Mercer County, allowing individuals impacted by Tropical Storm Ida to register for direct assistance for Ida-related recovery.

09/10/2021 3:53 PM

Labor Day: what's open and closed

Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day, and will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 7.

09/03/2021 1:20 PM

Airport manager named aviation group president for 2022

Trenton-Mercer Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery, AAE, has been elected president of the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NEC/AAAE) for 2022.

08/23/2021 10:54 AM

Park Commission to hold pontoon boat tours on Mercer Lake

Mercer County Park Commission Naturalists will hold fun and informative pontoon boat nature tours of Mercer Lake on Wednesdays throughout August. These family-friendly tours will give attendees access to rarely seen areas of the 365-acre lake.

07/28/2021 1:48 PM

102nd Mercer County 4-H Fair set for July 31, Aug. 1

The 102nd Mercer County 4-H Fair featuring children’s activities, hayrides, animal shows, music, farm tours, exhibits and more will be held Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, Aug. 1, at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. Admission and parking are free.

07/27/2021 4:58 PM

Local residents display artistic talents in Mercer Senior Art Show

A professional juror has selected the winners from more than 80 entries in this year’s Mercer County Senior Art Show, which is being held online through Aug. 6. The exhibition can be viewed on the Mercer County website.

07/27/2021 1:15 PM

Mercer County partners with UCEDC to offer second round of 0% business loans

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is pleased to announce the second round of COVID-19 crisis business loans offered by the UCEDC, which has an ongoing partnership with Mercer County on a variety of different lending packages.

07/27/2021 1:02 PM

Proposed Open Space Trust Fund reallocation to go before voters

A resolution submitted by County Executive Brian M. Hughes that calls for a voter referendum to permit the reallocation of Mercer’s Open Space Trust Fund -- placing a greater emphasis on stewardship, park development and historic preservation -- was approved by the Board of Commissioners on July 15.

07/16/2021 10:02 AM

Park Commission releases draft Master Plan for Moores Station Quarry

The Mercer County Park Commission has released its draft Master Plan for the Moores Station Quarry, located in Hopewell Township adjacent to Baldpate Mountain. The plan can be found on the Park Commission’s website at www.mercercountyparks.org.

07/13/2021 11:51 AM

Mercer County 4-H encourages general public to exhibit projects at fair

Showcase your creative talents and skills at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair! There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries (youth and adult) – you do not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit.

07/07/2021 2:44 PM

Independence Day: what's open and closed

Most Mercer County government offices and facilities, including all branches of the Mercer County Library System, will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

07/01/2021 11:19 AM

Heat warning issued for Mercer; cooling sites open

An Excessive Heat Warning issued for Mercer County and the surrounding area will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, and a Heat Advisory will be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 8 p.m. Wednesday. County Executive Brian M. Hughes reminds residents that many cooling sites will be open.

06/28/2021 5:02 PM

Commissioners Present 2021 NJAC Scholarships

Trenton – At their June 24 meeting, the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners presented the New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation Scholarships to Nicholas Cramer, Lauren Lafharis, Tyler Lucas and Brandon Ochoa, all recent graduates of the Mercer County Technical School.

06/24/2021 2:34 PM

Annual flag retirement ceremony postponed to June 23

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Mercer County Office of Veteran Services invite the public to an official flag decommissioning ceremony on Wednesday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park (Klockner Road entrance) in Hamilton Township.

06/22/2021 9:31 AM