Mercer County offers checks for fresh produce to qualifying older adults

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that older adults in Mercer County again will have the opportunity to receive fresh-produce checks that will enable them to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands.

06/11/2021 3:41 PM

June 30 last day to file for home energy assistance

The County of Mercer will accept applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

06/08/2021 12:35 PM

Commissioner Spotlight: Lucylle R.S. Walter

My background typically wouldn't be one you would associate with politics. A master’s degree in education doesn’t seem like a logical transfer to County Commissioner but, in many ways over 30 years of teaching as a special educator, I have seen needs in our communities that many other people rarely

06/07/2021 9:52 AM

One Monumental Step in a Very Long Race

06/07/2021 9:46 AM

Commissioners Announce 2021 Scholarship Winners

Trenton – The Mercer County Board of County Commissioners recently announced the recipients of the 2021 Commissioners’ Scholarship to attend Mercer County Community College.

06/03/2021 7:49 PM

Mercer County veterans to observe Memorial Day

Mercer County’s annual Memorial Day observance will take place Sunday, May 30, at 11 a.m. in the Veteran Section at Greenwood Cemetery, 1800 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton.

05/27/2021 4:43 PM

Memorial Day: what's open and closed

Most Mercer County government offices, including all branches of the Mercer County Library System, will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/24/2021 3:48 PM

Commissioners Pass Resolution Supporting the Creation of Robotics Pilot Program

Trenton – On Thursday, May 13, The Mercer County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 2455 which establishes a pilot program in the Department of Education to support FIRST Robotics Programs in school districts.

05/13/2021 8:06 PM

Commissioners Support Governor Murphy’s 'Gun Violence Prevention Package'

The Mercer County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting a “Gun Violence Prevention Package” introduced by Governor Phil Murphy earlier this month.

04/22/2021 2:06 PM

Commissioners Approve Ordinance Ensuring Low Income Patients Continue to Receive Quality Care

On Thursday, April 22, The Mercer County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an Ordinance brought forth by Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes which would ensure local hospitals continue to provide necessary services to low-income and uninsured patients. The ordinance is based on

04/22/2021 1:54 PM

Mercer, Penn Princeton Health to partner on COVID-19 vaccination program

The County of Mercer and Penn Medicine Princeton Health are partnering to expand the availability of COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Mercer County, announced County Executive Brian M. Hughes.

04/19/2021 10:46 AM

Park Commission to conduct prescribed burn at Baldpate Mountain

The Mercer County Park Commission has approved a prescribed burn plan to be implemented by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service at Baldpate Mountain.

04/16/2021 4:22 PM

Commissioners Pass Resolution Supporting the Expansion of a Free Public Education Beyond the age of 21 for Students with an Individualized Educational Plan

Trenton – Last week the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting Senate Bill 3434 and Assembly Bill 5366 which protects students with disabilities from losing much-needed services due to COVID-19 by temporarily extending age eligibility.

03/31/2021 12:47 PM

Commissioners Pass First-Ever County-Wide “No Net Tree Loss” Policy

On Thursday, March 25, the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting a “No Net Tree Loss” Policy in Mercer County.

03/30/2021 7:58 PM

Good Friday: what's open and closed

Most Mercer County government offices, including all branches of the Mercer County Library System, will be closed Friday, April 2, 2021, in observance of Good Friday.

03/29/2021 9:27 AM

Commissioners Unanimously Pass Resolution Requiring Police to Notify Parents of Underage Drug and Alcohol Offenses

03/25/2021 3:10 PM

Mercer's proposed 2021 budget calls for flat tax rate

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has presented to the County Board of Commissioners his administration’s proposed 2021 budget, a $332.2 million spending plan that stays within the state-mandated 2-percent cap and would result in no change in the overall county tax rate.

03/19/2021 4:45 PM

'Eyes on Eagles': Park programs celebrate nesting pairs

The Mercer County Park Commission announces the third year of “Eyes on Eagles” programming to celebrate the four pairs of bald eagles that nest in Mercer County, including two pairs that have chosen County parks for nest sites.

03/17/2021 4:35 PM

Q&A with Vice-Chairwomen Nina Melker

On September 24, 2018, Nina Melker of Hamilton was officially sworn into office as a Mercer County Commissioner, but for those who know anything about Nina Melker, know her commitment to public service began long before that date.

03/11/2021 10:57 AM

Survey Seeks Input from Local Business Owners

Securing a government contract can make a big difference to startups and businesses of all sizes in terms of job security for employees and business growth.

02/24/2021 4:03 PM