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Application forms, guidelines available for Mercer history and arts grant programs
Application forms and guidelines for the FY19 Mercer County LAP grants and the Mercer County History Regrant programs are now available on the County’s website.
06/07/2018 4:00 PM
Mercer Nutrition Program site opens in Princeton
Princeton and Mercer County officials gathered at the Suzanne Patterson Building, home to the Princeton Senior Resource Center, on June 5 to mark the opening of the county’s 12th Nutrition Program site for older adults.
06/07/2018 2:44 PM
Trenton-Mercer Airport Master Plan receives FAA acceptance
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted Trenton-Mercer Airport’s updated Master Plan and approved its Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for airspace and design standards, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.
06/07/2018 2:27 PM
County to conduct American flag decommissioning ceremony
American flags that have become tattered, soiled or are otherwise no longer fit for display will be burned in a dignified manner during the June 14 ceremony at Veterans Park in Hamilton.
06/05/2018 9:45 AM
Trenton-Mercer Airport conducts FAA-required exercise
Front-line responders from more than a dozen Mercer County, state and municipal agencies took part in a federally required Airport Emergency Plan review conducted by Trenton-Mercer Airport.
06/04/2018 5:02 PM
Checks for fresh produce available to qualifying older adults
On June 15, older adults in Mercer County can receive fresh-produce checks that will enable them to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands, County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.
06/04/2018 4:49 PM
Nature center offers free summer programming
The Mercer County Park Commission invites families to the Tulpehaking Nature Center each weekend in June, July and August for free programming that involves hands-on activities, comprehensive learning and fun outdoors.
05/30/2018 5:00 PM
Park Commission to hold National Trails Day programs
Celebrate National Trails Day with the Mercer County Park Commission’s Naturalist Department on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3.
05/24/2018 1:07 PM
Mercer County Park to host Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival
The June 2 event will feature beer from New Jersey's own craft breweries as well as 15 food trucks, musical entertainment and activities for kids.
05/24/2018 12:50 PM
Most Mercer County offices to be closed for Memorial Day
The following County offices will be closed May 28 and will reopen for business Tuesday, May 29: McDade Administration Building, Criminal Courthouse, Office of Mercer County Clerk, Civil Courthouse and Office of the County Surrogate, and Mercer County Connection.
05/22/2018 3:50 PM
Annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally set for June 16
The festival, to be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will celebrate diverse cultures through live music and traditional dance performances, food trucks and biergarten, art demonstrations, heritage crafters, American Indians with handmade tepees, and pony rides and other activities for children.
05/22/2018 2:17 PM
Mercer County residents can recycle residential chemical waste, used electronics June 2
The event hosted by the Mercer County Improvement Authority will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John T. Dempster Fire School at 350 Lawrence Road in Lawrence, rain or shine.
05/22/2018 12:42 PM
Mercer County seeks worn American flags for decommissioning ceremony
Do you have an American flag that is tattered, soiled or otherwise unserviceable? If so, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes encourages you to dispose of it properly at the County’s annual flag decommissioning ceremony scheduled for Flag Day, June 14, at Veterans Park in Hamilton.
05/22/2018 10:29 AM
Mercer County veterans to observe Memorial Day
Mercer County’s annual Memorial Day observance will take place Sunday, May 27, at 11 a.m. in the Veteran Section at Greenwood Cemetery, 1800 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton.
05/16/2018 4:44 PM
Picture this! Mercer County announces photo project
Hey, shutterbugs: Mercer County invites you to submit your digital images to help the County create a collection of recent photographs that illustrate living, working and playing within its 12 municipalities.
05/16/2018 4:04 PM
County program helps children with autism prepare for air travel
About two dozen families introduced their special-needs children to the airport experience through Mercer County’s inaugural Let’s Investigate Flying Together (LIFT) exercise at Trenton-Mercer Airport.
05/11/2018 10:39 AM
County launches 'Stigma Free Mercer' campaign
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced a yearlong campaign by his administration to combat stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and to support those who are impacted.
05/09/2018 1:55 PM
Filing deadline extended to May 31 for LIHEAP benefits
LIHEAP allows individuals meeting various income qualifications to apply for bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance and energy-related home repairs.
05/04/2018 11:26 AM
Teen Arts Festival set for May 18 on MCCC campus
The focus of the festival is not on competition but participation in performance seminars, classes and workshops in art, dance, drama, vocal and instrumental music, film and creative writing.
05/04/2018 11:06 AM
Mercer to celebrate Older Americans Month in May
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes asks that county residents join in the national celebration of Older Americans Month in May by honoring and recognizing older adults for the contributions they make to our families, communities and society.
05/02/2018 12:17 PM