Tag: Mercer County
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Howell Farm annual plowing match returns for a 38th year
Howell Living History Farm held its 38th annual plowing match on Sept. 4. The annual plowing match marks the beginning of a crop production cycle. The competition began in 1984 and is designed to test the farmers and their horses. Each farmer and their horse team plow in a section of land on the farm,…
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Mercer County residents, businesses urged to register storm damage information
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is urging county residents and business owners impacted by Tropical Storm Ida to report damage they sustained last week at www.nj.gov/ida, the State of New Jersey’s data collection portal. Hughes said that while Mercer was not one of the six New Jersey counties for which FEMA has approved a Major…
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Mercer County continues vaccine pop-up clinics
Mercer County’s vaccine pop-up clinics will be ongoing through at least October. The clinics are will be available from Sept. 3 to Oct. 1. Each of the clinic locations will provide vaccines from Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-dose shot of J&J is for people 18 years…
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Mercer County 4-H Fair returns to Howell Living History Farm for its 102nd year
Creative projects by youth in Mercer County helped transform the Howell Living History Farm into the 102nd Mercer County 4-H Fair. Young people showcased their various talents, projects, activities and hobbies through their 4-H clubs during the 2021 Mercer County 4-H Fair. From July 31 to Aug. 1 visitors, Mercer County residents and families gathered…
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Mercer County residents display created art for county senior art show
A professional juror has selected the winners from more than 80 entries in the 2021 Mercer County Senior Art Show. The art show is being held online through Aug. 6. “We have so many older adults who are tapping into their creativity to create new works of art,” Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said. “I commend everyone…
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Mercer County Commissioners approve resolution for open space trust fund referendum
A resolution calling for a voter referendum in November to permit the reallocation of Mercer County’s Open Space Trust Fund has been approved by the Board of Commissioners. The commissioners approved the resolution submitted by Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes at a meeting on July 15. According to county officials, the reallocation of funds places…
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Sollami served seven terms as Mercer County freeholder
A seven-time Mercer County freeholder has passed away. “It is with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of Freeholder Paul Sollami, Jr. He was a tremendous public servant who dedicated his life to helping others and improving the lives of Trenton area residents as an elected member of Mercer County government, an…
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Local rally pushes back against antisemitism
Antisemitic incidents remain high in New Jersey and across the country, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The organization reports that even though documented antisemitic incidents declined by 14% in 2020, 2020 was still the third highest year for antisemitic incidents statewide and nationally. In taking a stand against antisemitic incidents and…
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Watershed Institute helps address toxic algae blooms in Rosedale Lake with newly installed wetlands
When Mercer County residents visit Rosedale Lake they will see new wetlands floating on the lake’s surface. In Pennington, the 20 floating wetlands will help alleviate harmful algae blooms (HABs), which have plagued Rosedale Lake for several years. The wetlands are part of the Watershed Institute’s effort to address the issue of toxic algae blooms.…