03/24/2023
We are all Tiger fans tonight!
Let's go Princeton!
Hoops! There it is! Good luck Princeton Men at the Sweet 16.
Mercer County Board of County Commissioners
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A County Commissioner is an elected, part-time legislator at the county level of government. The seven members of the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners are elected at-large to three-year staggered terms. State statutes determine the number of County Commissioners based on county classification and population. The Board has a Chair and Vice-Chair; these positions are rotated amongst board
members each year. Duties of a County Commissioner
The Board of County Commissioners acts as a formulator of policy and provides a check on the powers of the County Executive. The Board also approves all county contracts and gives advice and consent to the County Executive’s appointments of department heads, and appointments to boards and commissions. After receiving the proposed county budget from the County Executive in January of each year, it is the duty of the Freeholder Board to thoroughly review, make appropriate changes, and then vote on the budget. The Board of County Commissioners' powers include:
§ adopting the County's Administrative Code
§ passing ordinances and resolutions
§ reviewing, modifying, and adopting all operating and capital budgets
§ evaluating and studying the County's Annual Budget before final approval
§ making contracts with municipalities in the county
The Mercer County Commissioners oversee the provision of funds for all county departments to include:
§ Mercer County Geriatric Center
§ Mercer County Community College
§ Vocational-Technical School
§ Mercer County Board of Social Services
§ Mercer County's correctional facilities, County Sheriff and the County Court House
§ Mercer County Improvement Authority
§ Mercer County Park Commission
§ Mercer County Library Systems
Operating as usual
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
03/21/2023
TONIGHT: R U ready to attend Rutgers University at Mercer County CC's Information Session? Learn about undergraduate majors from Rutgers University offered right here on our West Windsor campus!
Save money on credits and earn your bachelor's degree from Rutgers from here in Mercer County. https://statewide.rutgers.edu/mccc/
03/21/2023
Trenton Thunder Ballpark Transitioning to Cashless, Digital Environment for the 2023 Season
Trenton Thunder Ballpark Transitioning to Cashless, Digital Environment for the 2023 Season
The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, announced Monday that Trenton Thunder Ballpark will be transitioning to a cashless facility ahead of their 30th season in 2023. All events including Thunder games, other baseball games, and non-baseball events will now be cashless. “Trenton Th...
03/15/2023
Calling all High School Seniors. The deadline to apply for the Commissioners Scholarship is fast approaching. See your guidance counselor for more details.
The Board created the Commissioners scholarship to encourage Mercer County students to attend Mercer County Community College (MCCC). In doing so, the scholarship program provides financial assistance to high school seniors who possess a minimum GPA of 2.8 and have plans to attend MCCC in the fall.
03/13/2023
We're here to help! Have a concern? Would you like to meet with a Commissioner? Could you use our assistance in cutting government red tape? We're here to help, call or email our constituent service outreach office.
03/09/2023
Well, that's pretty cool! Well said Congress Woman!
03/09/2023
And while you're at it, please remember to change your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries!
03/09/2023
The public is encouraged to attend and participate in all meetings.
03/09/2023
If you have summer travel plans, the time is now to make sure your passport is up to date!
Next week, my district office will host a passport clinic for residents seeking a new passport, a passport renewal, and/or a passport photo. See below for details⬇️
03/09/2023
Mercer County Sheriff Holding Crime Prevention, Personal Safety Seminar
Mercer County Sheriff's Office - Jack Kemler, Sheriff will be hosting a Crime Prevention and Personal Safety education program Thursday March 23 at `1 p.m. at the Mercer County Connection
The Sheriffs Office is hosting a community education program on Crime Prevention and Personal Safety on Thursday, March 23
03/08/2023
Won a Championship? Is your business set to open? Have a friend whose approaching a milestone birthday? We'd love to help honor them.
03/07/2023
The public is encouraged to attend and participate in all meetings.
03/07/2023
MVC Brings REAL ID Registration To Princeton March 6-10
MVC mobile unit is in Princeton this week. There are many appointments for REALID and Registration renewal available.
The MVC's mobile unit will be parked at the Suzanne Patterson Senior Center. See how to make appointments:
03/07/2023
Talk about a fun way to kick start year 30. The High vs West on Tuesday May 9th. Registration is required
📢📢JUST ANNOUNCED!
Help us kickoff our 30th Season with a FREE OPEN HOUSE!
Registration required: trentonthunder.com/30
•6pm game between Trenton Central & Hamilton West
•Hop on a tour of Trenton Thunder Ballpark
•Try new concession items
03/06/2023
CRIME PREVENTION & PERSONAL SAFETY PRESENTATION FOR OLDER ADULTS - MARCH 23
Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler announces a community education program on Crime Prevention and Personal Safety on Thursday, March 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Mercer County Connection at 957 Route 33 in Hamilton Square (near the Acme Shopping Center). The program will provide information to older adults to reduce the likelihood of becoming a target by identifying potentially dangerous situations.
NOTE: Seating is limited. Call the Mercer County Connection to register at 609-890-9800.
One of the key points of the program is to focus on how not to become a victim, with just a few basic tips. Plus, instruction will be given on keeping residents safe in public areas, in their cars, and in their homes.
In addition to learning crime prevention tips, all participants will receive a free personal alarm and safety booklet to take home.
Throughout the year, Sheriff's Office personnel visit all areas of Mercer County, providing discussion, instruction, and demonstrations for adults and children to help make their lives safer. For more information, contact the Sheriff's Office Program's Section at 609-278-7159.
03/06/2023
WATCH: Ewing celebrates winning 2023 girls basketball Group 3 championship game
The board would like to congratulate the Ewing Girls Basketball team on winning the NJSIAA Group 3 State Championship.
Amazing season!
No. 7 Ewing won the Group 3 championship with a win over No. 17 Randolph
03/03/2023
Photos from Assemblyman Anthony S. Verrelli's post
03/02/2023
Another night and another Mercer County team is heading to the State Championship game. Congratulations to the Ewing Girls basketball squad who took home a hard-fought victory tonight and will play for the Group 3 State Championship on Sunday at 6pm in Toms River.
03/02/2023
Ready, Set, Read! 💥 Celebrate your love of reading for by taking the . Here's how to participate in 5 easy steps: https://www.nea.org/diverse-books-challenge
03/02/2023
Nottingham withstands furious rally to hold off Moorestown in S/C Group 3 semifinal
Congrats to Coach Raba and the Northstars on their big win last night. The Boys will head to Rutgers to battle for the State Championship on Saturday.
Let's Go Nottingham!
The Northstars will take on North champion Ramapo in the state final Saturday at Rutgers
03/01/2023
Ewing girls basketball hold off Ocean Twp. for second straight CJ III crown
What's better than one Central Jersey Group 3 championship? How about two in a row?
Led by a stifling defense Ewing High is back-to-back Group 3 champions.
The board would like to congratulate the Ewing girl's basketball team. We'll be watching and rooting for you on Thursday night!
EWING — Though only a sophomore on the Ewing High varsity girls’ basketball team, Mekyla Durham knew what it would take for the Blue Devils to capture their second consecutive Central Jersey Group …
03/01/2023
Trenton High boys basketball beats South Brunswick to win CJ IV sectional title
For the first time since 2018, Trenton High is the Central Jersey Group 4 Champion. What a defensive display tonight!
The journey continues Thursday night.
Congratulations and good luck moving forward.
TRENTON — One final time for this historic 2022-23 boys basketball season, the most famous chant in the capital city pulsated through the walls at 400 Chambers Street. “You want the High, you got t…
02/28/2023
Big night in Mercer County Hoops!
The Trenton High Boys team hosts South Brunswick at 530 in the Central, Group 4 Final
Right down the road at 6 pm the Ewing girl's squad hosts Ocean Township for Central Jersey, Group 3 Championship.
Come out and support these amazing teams.
02/28/2023
J.P Dickerson’s career-high leads Nottingham to Central Jersey 3 title
Congratulations to the Nottingham High School on winning the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 3 Basketball Championship last night.
The Nottingham senior scored a career-high with 34 points to give Nottingham a second sectional title
02/28/2023
The MCTS Experience - CTE Month
Check out the latest episode
This monthly episode is about CTE Month! Adam Vacirca, our Student Successful Graduate winner, discusses his career and how MCTS helped his success. We have ...
02/24/2023
Photos from Mercer County Community College's post
02/24/2023
Lucylle Walter leads historic female majority-led Mercer County Board of Commissioners - centraljersey.com
Check out this great feature on our Chair Lucylle Walter.
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...
02/23/2023
Trenton Makes! Congrats to Trenton High graduate Narciso Crook
Congrats to Trenton High graduate Narciso Crook for signing with the Red Sox! We wish you good luck for spring training!
02/21/2023
The public is encouraged to attend and participate in all meetings.
02/17/2023
02/16/2023
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Girl Scout Experience Center in Mercer County
So happy to have one of the Experience Centers of Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, Inc. here in Mercer!!
Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey officially opens the new Experience Center in Hamilton Township, Mercer County. After more than a century dedicated to serving New Jersey, GSCSNJ comes together with community leaders for this special occasion.
02/16/2023
Tonight's the night! Come out and support four of Mercer Counties' best basketball teams as they face off for the right to become Mercer County Tournament Champions.
The action takes place at the CURE Insurance Arena beginning at 5:00 pm.
Girls Championship Ewing vs Hightstown 5pm
Boys Championship Trenton vs Notre Dame 7pm
02/15/2023
Two Teams of Hamilton Students Compete in Annual Consumer Bowl
When you think dynasties, who comes to mind? The Yankees? The Michael Jordan led Bulls? How about the Hightstown High School Consumer Bowl Team?
The Board would like to congratulate the Rams on a 7th consecutive championship. The board would also like to congratulate every student who took part in this great event.
Two teams of Hamilton Township students tested their knowledge of the state’s consumer protection laws and regulations at the annual Mercer County Consumer Bowl
02/14/2023
Timeline photos
Update as of 2.14.23 - Due to unforeseen circumstances the Ewing Public School District is closed today. Due to the closure, the Ewing Girls and Boys teams would not be able to participate Tuesday evening in the Mercer County Tournament. The Mercer County Basketball Tournament has made the decision to move the semifinal games from Tuesday, February 14th to Wednesday, February 15th. The semifinal game times will stay the same as previously scheduled. The MCT finals will still be played on Thursday, 2/16.
The Mercer County Tournament Association has no further comment on this situation.
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WEDNESDAY, FEB 15TH GAME SCHEDULES:
3:00pm Girls Basketball: Pennington vs Hightstown
4:30pm Boys Basketball: Notre Dame vs Ewing
6:00pm Girls Basketball: Notre Dame vs Ewing
7:30pm Boys Basketball: Hamilton West vs Trenton
02/10/2023
Trenton Thunder Announces 2023 Season Schedule
Trenton Thunder Announces 2023 Season Schedule
Ready to be thunderstruck? The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, recently announced their schedule for the upcoming 2023 season. Back for an
02/09/2023
MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF JACK KEMLER:
FANS DON’T LET FANS DRIVE DRUNK ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler reminds area football fans that Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk this coming Super Bowl Sunday. If you are heading out this Sunday to a Super Bowl party and plan to drink alcohol, make sure you plan for a designated driver or ride service to get you home safely at the night's end.
Make a game plan, whether you are attending a party or going to a bar or restaurant. If you are hosting a party, ask your guests about their designated drivers in advance. And, if a buzzed or overindulged partygoer tries to drive, be a team player, take their keys, and help them get home safely.
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the best days of the year; make it safe and enjoyable for everyone.
-Sheriff Jack Kemler
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Mercer County Senior Arts Awards 2022
Commissioner Lucylle Walter addresses the crowd at the opening ceremony of the @Mercer County, New Jersey #4Hfair. The 4H Fair at Howell Living History Farm continues today.
Please join us tomorrow, June 9 at 5:15, as we raise our PRIDE flag above the Mercer County Annex in celebration and support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month, and reflect on the progress we’ve made for justice, inclusion and equality, while reaffirming our commitment to do more tosupport the LGBTQI+ community.
At this Tuesday's opening game of Mercer County, New Jersey own Trenton Thunder Baseball we will be giving out FREE reusable shopping bags! For Ticket info visit - https://www.milb.com/trenton⚾️🥎
Hamilton Memorial Day Parade 2022 #memorialday2022 #remeberandhonor🦅
Grand Opening of the Hopewell Valley Golf Club
Let's do our part to get past plastic! Pick up a FREE reusable shopping bag at a Mercer County library. For more info visit - https://www.mercercounty.org/government/board-of-county-commissioners/single-use-bag-ban
Most heart disease and stroke deaths are preventable, cardiovascular diseases continue to be a woman’s greatest health threat. Last evening the Commissioner Board went Red for Women to raise awareness of the risks of heart disease, and remember those we have lost. To get involved follow the link https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
Trenton Makes...The World Takes...Athing Mu Brings Home the GOLD to Mercer County, NJ!
Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony in Ewing, NJ
Congrats to the Class of 2021 from the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners.
Wear Red to Support the American Heart Association
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas
Congratulations to the Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 and the recipients of the Annual Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders Mercer County Community College Scholarships. Jennifer Carroll (Robbinsville High School) Alexis Clark (Nottingham High School) Hilario DeGuzman (Hightstown High School) Anastasiia Kachurak (Lawrence High School) Yanley Lavarreda-Amezquita (Trenton Central High School) Jysean Montero (Hightstown High School) Valery Perez-Sierra (Ewing High School) Robert Putnam (West Windsor-Plainsboro North) Sion Shambora (Hopewell Valley High School Sairam Sidgiddi (West Windsor-Plainsboro South) Justice Taylor (Princeton High School) Emily Vargas (Hamilton High School West) Nymere Whitaker (Steinert High School)
A Message from Freeholder John Cimino about Nami Mercer
Mercer County has a great free resource in NAMI Mercer for people struggling with mental health issues. Tomorrow is their virtual walk. Here is the link - https://www.facebook.com/events/631764964252808/
A Message from Freeholder Lucy Walter about Nami Mercer
Mercer County has a great free resource in NAMI Mercer for people struggling with mental health issues.
Memorial Day - Remember and Honor.
A message from Freeholder Andrew Koontz on Memorial Day 2020
A Message to the all the College Graduates of the Class of 2020
A message to the graduating college classes of 2020 from Mercer County Freeholder Nina Melker
Freeholder Andrew Koontz with an important message about NamiMecer
NAMI Mercer listens, leads, educates, and advocates, empowering families and individuals affected by mental illness to build lives of quality and respect, free of stigma and discrimination.
Thank You To All Our Teachers
To all our teachers and educators....you are making a difference in children's lives during these very difficult times and WE THANK YOU!
A message from Mercer County Freeholder Andrew Koontz about the closing of our schools.
Mercer County Freeholder Chair, Andrew Koontz with a message about the Governor's decision to keep our schools closed for the remainder of the academic year.
Be Safe! A Message From Mercer County Freeholder John Cimino
A message from Mercer County FreeholderJohn Cimino about the importance of social distancing local parks and staying safe.
Be Safe! A Message From Mercer County Freeholder Sam Frisby
A message from Mercer County Freeholder Sam Frisby about the importance of social distancing local parks and staying safe.
Be Safe! A Message From Mercer County Freeholder Andrew Koontz
A message from Mercer County Freeholder Chair, Andrew Koontz about the importance of social distancing at Mercer County Parks and staying safe.
Be Counted! A message from Mercer County Freeholder Lucy Walter
A message from Freeholder Lucy Walter about the importance of both social distancing and being counted in the #2020census
Be Counted
Help shape the future today with the 2020 Census. Visit www.my2020census.gov to get started. The Census shapes Mercer County’s future, it shapes your future – stand up and be counted today.
Freeholders urge NJSIAA to reconsider their decision.
Freeholder Andrew Koontz discusses the Freeholders support of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Football consolidation for the 2017 season.
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