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Mercer County reopens Lower Ferry Road bridge in Ewing
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure reopened the bridge carrying Lower Ferry Road (County Route 643) over Gold Run in Ewing Township on Dec. 14, marking the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
12/14/2022 3:24 PM
Mercer County winter weather team gears up for season
The official start of winter is just days away, but Mercer County DOT&I began prepping weeks ago by installing spreaders and spinners on the County’s truck fleet, installing snow fencing along County-owned open space, inspecting brine machines, and taking in a new delivery of solar salt.
12/13/2022 10:52 AM
Coordinated effort guides Bear Tavern Road traffic improvements
The Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has completed several traffic improvements on Bear Tavern Road (County Route 579) in Ewing Township aimed at improving safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists alike, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.
12/09/2022 1:36 PM
Hughes: Support small businesses by buying local this holiday season
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes encourages local residents, when preparing to make their shopping trips this holiday season, to consider the many small businesses in Mercer, some of which may be only a short distance away.
12/09/2022 1:21 PM
Mercer County Veteran Services plans Holiday Basket Giveaway
On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to noon or while supplies last, veterans can pick up their holiday basket at Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing.
12/09/2022 1:07 PM
Christmas and New Year's holidays: what's open and closed
Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in observance of Christmas, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, for New Year’s observance.
11/29/2022 10:39 AM
Deadline approaching for Woman of Achievement nominations
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2023 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards.
11/29/2022 10:20 AM
County Executive Hughes calls for answers, changes in wake of election challenges
In the wake of numerous issues with voting and counting on Election Day, challenges that are still under investigation, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is calling for a thorough public review of what went wrong and a comprehensive overhaul of the elections process in Mercer County.
11/12/2022 1:25 PM
Thanksgiving holiday: what's open and closed
Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in observance of Thanksgiving.
11/04/2022 2:31 PM
Frontier, Trenton-Mercer Airport mark 10 years of commercial service to Mercer region
Trenton-Mercer Airport on Nov. 3 marked its 10-year partnership with ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines at a spirited celebration at the terminal's Sky Lounge at Ewing Restaurant.
11/04/2022 11:21 AM
Veterans Day: what's open and closed
Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day.
10/31/2022 2:33 PM
'Digital Marketing & Social Media' -- live webinar Nov. 3
This introductory workshop addresses the basics of harnessing the power of digital, within the context of your organization’s marketing strategy.
10/31/2022 2:24 PM
Eight Mercer residents win honors at New Jersey Senior Art Show
The 18 Mercer County residents participating in the 56th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, held Sept. 23 through Oct. 27 at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor, took home eight awards, including four first-place honors.
10/28/2022 12:14 PM
Election Day: what's open and closed
Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in observance of Election Day.
10/27/2022 2:48 PM
Mercer to devote $3 million in ARPA funds to assisting local municipalities
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and County Commissioner Chair Nina D. Melker announced that Mercer County will set aside $3 million from its American Rescue Plan Act allocation to assist Mercer towns with programs and services aimed at older adults, veterans and people with disabilities.
10/26/2022 10:31 AM
56th annual NJ Senior Citizen Art Show is on display through Oct. 27
The public is invited to enjoy the 56th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show now on display in the hall galleries of the main building at Meadow Lakes Senior Living, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor.
10/06/2022 4:04 PM
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. 10, 2022, in observance of Columbus Day.
10/06/2022 3:25 PM
Breakfast seminar to highlight Foreign Trade Zone benefits
Mercer County invites businesses that import products from international markets to attend a free, informative seminar, The Mercer County Foreign Trade Zone Breakfast, on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake in West Windsor.
09/16/2022 9:11 AM
Howell Farm’s ‘Carousel’ corn maze opens Sept. 17
Howell Living History Farm continues its 26-year run as New Jersey’s longest-running corn maze with the grand opening of the all-new 2022 “Carousel” maze on Saturday, Sept. 17.
09/13/2022 2:43 PM
Labor Day: what's open and closed
Most Mercer County government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.
09/01/2022 3:06 PM