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Cimino Unanimously Approved to Chair Freeholder Board in 2019
TRENTON – On Friday, January 4, the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders ushered in 2019 by holding their annual Reorganization Meeting and selected new leadership for the upcoming year.
01/07/2019 1:37 PM
Freeholders Hold Annual Reorganization Meeting
On Friday January 4, the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders held their annual public Reorganization Meeting at the War Memorial Building in Trenton.
01/07/2019 11:09 AM
Most Mercer offices to be closed for Christmas, New Year’s
Most Mercer County offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in observance of Christmas, and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, for New Year’s observance, although some will remain open or have modified hours.
12/17/2018 2:59 PM
Hughes completes presidency term at County Executives of America
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes recently fulfilled his two-year term as President of the County Executives of America (CEA), a national, non-partisan organization representing chief elected county officials across the United States.
12/06/2018 1:25 PM
Mercer County to mark 77th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
On Sunday, Dec. 2, at noon, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes will welcome veterans and other members of the Greater Mercer County community to a ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of the Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor, which happened on Dec. 7, 1941.
11/26/2018 2:41 PM
Mercer County to host breakfast seminar on Foreign Trade Zone
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes invites businesses that import products from international markets to attend a free, informative seminar regarding the Mercer County Foreign Trade Zone on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake.
11/20/2018 10:03 AM
Most Mercer County offices to be closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Most Mercer County offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving, although some will remain open or have modified hours.
11/19/2018 11:56 AM
Trenton youth express / their stories of watershed / at nature center
A reception and open house will be held Nov. 17 at the Tulpehaking Nature Center to kick off a public art exhibit showcasing more than 200 haikus that express local residents' personal stories and impressions about the Delaware River.
11/09/2018 2:49 PM
Most Mercer County offices to be closed for Veterans Day
The following County offices will be closed Nov. 12: McDade Administration Building, Criminal Courthouse, County Clerk's Office, Civil Courthouse, Office of the County Surrogate, Board of Social Services, One-Stop Career Center, Cooperative Extension, County Connection, most library system branches.
11/08/2018 12:17 PM
Mercer County to honor veterans at Nov. 11 ceremony
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes will join with other County and local officials to give recognition and appreciation to the many County residents who have served in America’s armed forces.
11/07/2018 3:08 PM
Park Commission to host #OptOutside on Black Friday
#OptOutside will take place on Friday, Nov. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roebling Park, Mercer Meadows and Baldpate Mountain.
11/05/2018 2:38 PM
Most Mercer County offices to be closed for Election Day
The following County offices will be closed Nov. 6: McDade Administration Building, Criminal Courthouse, County Clerk's Office, Civil Courthouse, Office of the County Surrogate, Board of Social Services, One-Stop Career Center, Cooperative Extension, County Connection, most library system branches.
11/02/2018 2:21 PM
Annual holiday meal donation drive for veterans under way
Mercer County’s Division of Veteran Services accepts monetary donations that go toward the purchase of ShopRite gift cards veterans can use to purchase holiday meals.
11/02/2018 12:32 PM
Eight Mercer residents win honors at NJ Senior Art Show
The 20 Mercer County residents participating in the 52nd annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show took home nine awards, including Best in Show in the Professional division and four first-place honors.
11/02/2018 11:19 AM
Mercer County Ice Skating Center open for season starting Nov. 5
The public Ice Skating Center in Mercer County Park is open to the public seven days a week during the operating season, which runs from Nov. 5, 2018 to March 15, 2019.
10/31/2018 4:13 PM
Howell Farm corn maze offers extended hours Nov. 3 and 4
Howell Farm's 4-acre corn maze will be open Saturday, Nov. 3, and Sunday, Nov. 4, giving fall fun-seekers one last chance to solve its puzzle. On both days, maze entry comes with a hayride ticket that takes
10/31/2018 11:39 AM
Nature center to host stone-working workshop
Make an amulet necklace at the Mercer County Park Commission's "Ancient Technologies" program on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Tulpehaking Nature Center.
10/29/2018 2:22 PM
Park Commission to host Saw-whet Owl Banding Program
Join the Mercer County Park Commission’s team of trained owl banders at the Historic Hunt Barn on select evenings this fall to learn more about one of nature’s most elusive and best-hidden birds.
10/23/2018 12:15 PM
Mercer County to host document shredding event Nov. 3
This event is open to Mercer County residents only. Up to eight boxes or bags of paper may be discarded.
10/17/2018 4:52 PM
Local Civil Air Patrol squadron receives national award
The Twin Pine Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol (CAP), based at Trenton-Mercer Airport, has been selected as Civil Air Patrol’s National Squadron of Distinction for 2018, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.
10/11/2018 12:25 PM