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Presidents Day: what's open and closed
Most Mercer County government offices, including all branches of the Mercer County Library System, will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day.
02/02/2023 10:17 AM
Mercer County assists D&R Greenway land preservation effort
Mercer County recently assisted the D&R Greenway Land Trust in preserving about 44 acres in Hopewell Township to protect high-quality wildlife habitat, including mature forest, wetlands and a stream corridor, County Executive Brian M. Hughes said.
02/01/2023 4:46 PM
Mercer Engineer, two transportation projects to be honored by professional group
The Mercer County Engineer and two County transportation projects will be honored by a professional engineers’ organization later this month, County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.
02/01/2023 12:23 PM
County Executive Hughes announces Feb. 1 start for Small Business Grant applications
The new Mercer County Small Business Grant program dedicates $3.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide direct aid to Mercer County small businesses that have likely experienced hardship from the COVID-19 disaster.
02/01/2023 9:24 AM
Mercer Police Academy graduates 28th class of officers
Forty-four cadets who made up the 28th basic class of police officers took part in the Mercer County Police Academy commencement held Jan. 27 in the gymnasium at Mercer County Community College.
01/27/2023 3:25 PM
Hughes delivers 2023 State of the County address
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes presented a three-pronged plan to guide his administration’s efforts over the next several years in the 2023 State of the County remarks he presented to the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 26.
01/26/2023 7:53 PM
Executive Hughes submits resolutions for consideration at Jan. 24 meeting
A total of $850,535 would go to local social service agencies to support children and adults in areas of mental health, addiction, homelessness and crisis.
01/23/2023 2:55 PM
Q & A with Commissioner Cathleen Lewis
Cathleen Lewis served Lawrence township as a Council Member since 2012, serving as Mayor in 2014 and 2015. She has served on the Lawrence Zoning Board and has been the council liaison to the Growth and Redevelopment Committee, the Trails and Open Space Committee, the Health Committee, the Recreation
01/23/2023 11:46 AM
Hughes announces rollout of Small Business Grant Program
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is pleased to announce another initiative for the business community -- the Mercer County Small Business Grant Program, which dedicates $3.5 million in ARPA funds to aid Mercer County small businesses that have likely experienced pandemic hardship.
01/13/2023 11:28 AM
Commissioners Approve Funding for Small Business Grant Program
On Thursday, January 10, 2023, the Commissioner Board approved a resolution that allocates American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the implementation of a small business grant program.
01/12/2023 11:13 AM
Cimino Tabbed as Vice-Chair
Trenton – At the Board's Annual Reorganization Meeting on January 4th, Commissioner John A. Cimino was unanimously chosen to serve as the board Vice-Chairman.
01/04/2023 4:43 PM
Walter Unanimously Approved as Chair
Commissioner Lucylle R.S. Walter who served as the Board’s Vice-Chair in 2022 was unanimously selected by her colleagues to serve as board chair. This will be the Commissioner's 5th term as Board Chair.
01/04/2023 4:37 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: what's open and closed
Most Mercer County government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
01/03/2023 4:23 PM
Hughes Highlights: A look back at 2022
As the year draws to a close, we are proud to recognize the year’s activities and accomplishments as we prepare to welcome the New Year ahead. We invite you to join us in reflecting on 2022. -- County Executive Brian M. Hughes
12/29/2022 2:30 PM
County Executive Hughes urges safety during severe winter weather
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is reminding residents to take precautions against extreme cold expected to grip the region beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through the holiday weekend.
12/22/2022 4:39 PM
Mercer hosts Medical Needs Shelter training exercise for volunteers
The Mercer County Division of Public Health recently hosted a Medical Needs Shelter training exercise for Mercer Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, who supplement existing emergency and public health resources in preparing for and responding to emergencies at a local level.
12/22/2022 1:12 PM
County Executive Hughes announces investment program for small businesses
To address the losses that many small businesses suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Brian M. Hughes advanced a resolution to the Board of Commissioners that enables the county to hire a consultant to manage the county’s new ARPA-funded Small Business Investment Program.
12/22/2022 10:26 AM
Mercer County works to improve welfare of children
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes this week advanced to the county commissioners 16 resolutions totaling more than $1.8 million in funds to improve the lives of Mercer County children.
12/21/2022 3:52 PM
Humbled and Grateful to Have Served as Chair
As we close out the year 2022, I wanted to express my gratitude and sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve the residents of Mercer County as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners.
12/21/2022 1:03 PM
Commissioner Koontz says Farewell
I will be leaving the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners after my fourth three-year term. I will miss my service on the Board, but I am also looking forward to the next chapter in my life, as not serving on the Board will, as you can well imagine, open up time to pursue other interests.
12/15/2022 11:44 AM