Tag: Mercer County
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Primary preview: Lawrence Township
Lawrence Township voters will nominate candidates for an assortment of elected offices in the Democratic and Republican party primaries June 6. The polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting will take place June 2-4. Ballots may be cast at any of seven early voting sites in Mercer County. The…
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Mercer County: May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. “Mercer County is home to many who self-identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, yet their and their ancestors’ rich heritage, stories and contributions are often overlooked,” Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said. “During Asian Pacific American Heritage…
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Rosedale Road speed limit reduced to 35mph
The speed limit on Rosedale Road has been reduced to 35 miles per hour, following the approval of an ordinance by the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners. The County Commissioners adopted the ordinance dropping the speed limit at its March 23 meeting. The new speed limit took effect April 12. Rosedale Road is a…
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Mercer County: Federal reverse mortgage loan available for older residents
There is a new federal program for homeowners in Mercer County with Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), according to County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello. The HECM is a reverse mortgage loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for borrowers at least 62 years old. This government-insured loan allows homeowners to convert their home equity…
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Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes ends his quest for sixth term, supports Benson
Despite initially saying he would forge his campaign ahead to the voters in the Democratic Party primary contest, Brian Hughes has decided to end his quest for a sixth term for Mercer County executive. On March 5, the Mercer County Democratic Committee had endorsed Assemblyman Daniel Benson (D-14) for the top administrative post over Hughes.…
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Lucylle Walter leads historic female majority-led Mercer County Board of Commissioners
In a historic first, the Mercer County Board of Commissioners has a female majority and a female chair: Commissioner Lucylle Walter. Having served on the Mercer County Board of Commissioners (formerly the Board of Chosen Freeholders) for 25 years, Walter is entering her fifth non-consecutive term as board chair. “We have a tradition in Mercer…
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Hopewell Valley receives funding boost for design planning of new community senior center
The planning for Hopewell Valley’s new senior and community center will receive a $60,000 funding boost from Mercer County’s $3 million in American Rescue Plan funds allocated to county municipalities for older adults, people with disabilities and veterans. The county is providing funding to Hopewell Township, Pennington, and Hopewell Borough with allocated funding that totals…
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Mercer County reduces speed limits on Bear Tavern Road
With county support, the speed limit on a section of Bear Tavern Road will reduce from 45 to 35 miles per hour. The Mercer County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance that lowers the speed from 1,000 feet north of Maddock Road to Washington Crossing-Pennington Road [County Route 546] at a meeting on Feb. 9. “Our residents…
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Full schedule of Black History Month events underway
Mercer County plans a full schedule of events to celebrate Black History Month. And in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ beating death in Memphis, Tenn. on Jan. 7, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said the celebration feels “somber.” “As we together peacefully protest this latest incident, let it spark broader conversations about the need…