Tag: Mercer County
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Hightstown Borough Council adopts 2022 budget with $132 municipal tax increase
The Hightstown Borough Council unanimously adopted its $8.2 million municipal budget for 2022. A public hearing on the budget was held at its Aug. 15 meeting. The budget increases the municipal property tax rate from $1.41 per $100 of assessed value to $1.47. The six-cent increase means the owner of a house assessed at $225,000…
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Lawrence and county officials meet to discuss traffic concerns with approved warehouse distribution center
Lawrence Township officials – concerned about the traffic impact of a planned warehouse distribution center on Quakerbridge Road that was approved in June – met with Mercer County officials to talk about traffic issues. However, no firm commitments were made from the meeting on July 27. “Mercer County has not taken a formal position on…
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Local senior artists showcase talents in Mercer County Senior Art Show
Local senior artists showcased their talents in the recent Mercer County Senior Art Show. Eighteen artists – one “professional” winner and one “non-professional” winner in each of the nine categories – will move on to the state show in the fall. A professional juror selected the winners from 107 entries in this year’s Mercer County…
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NJDOH: Perform tick checks; babesiosis disease cases are on the rise
As residents enjoy summer’s weather, the New Jersey Department of Health has reported an increase in cases of babesiosis,” a disease that infects red blood cells. Babesiosis, caused by parasites and carried by ticks, can be severe for those facing serious and chronic health conditions such as kidney disease, according to Hopewell Township officials as…
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4-H club members showcase latest projects with return of annual fair
4-H club members throughout Mercer County will descend onto Howell Living History Farm to showcase their latest club work for the county’s annual 4-H Fair. The fair – entering its 103rd year – returns to Howell Living History Farm, Lambertville, which is owned by the county, on July 30-31. As a two-day event, the fair…
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Professional Box Lacrosse League selects CURE Insurance Arena as venue for new team
CURE Insurance Arena will become the home of a new Professional Box Lacrosse Association team as the newly established league launches its inaugural season come December. The arena in Trenton is one of eight current locations on the East Coast that will host a Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) team. The PBLA is conducting a…
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Electric vehicle charging stations aid Mercer County efforts in sustainability
Electric vehicle owners are able to charge their vehicles at 11 newly installed charging stations at Mercer County facilities. County officials announced the installation of the dual-port Level 2 ChargePoint electric vehicle (EV) charging stations were open and ready for the public on June 28. Electric vehicles used by the public are charged $1 an…
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American Legion Jersey Boys State celebrates 2022 graduates with annual ceremony
The American Legion Jersey Boys State held its 76th graduation ceremony and continued a long tradition of inspiring the next generation of leaders. Jersey Boys State helps young boys better understand the principles of government and citizenship through a week-long program. Only high school juniors are allowed to attend, according to the American Legion Jersey…
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‘We choose life:’ Princeton protest demands action against mass shootings, gun violence
Following mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., Uvalde, Texas and Tulsa, Okla. more than 350 people gathered together in Princeton for a rally against mass shootings and gun violence. Earlier this month on June 11, the people at the rally, which occurred at Hinds Plaza, joined thousands across America in demanding action against gun violence. “This…
