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PLEASE NOTE: ALL MEETINGS WILL BE RECORDED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE FOR FUTURE VIEWING. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE BY SUBMITTING A QUESTION DURING THE MEETING, IT WILL BE RECORDED AS WELL. |
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Mercer County Reassessment
Posted August 2, 2023
Making use of the latest mass appraisal technology & proprietary software applications, Tyler Technologies has been contracted to employ uniform standards of mass appraisal practices by collecting exterior property characteristics and use this information along with legacy records, location and recent sales data, to support fair and equitable valuation of real property for Mercer County.
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Community Newsletter
Posted May 6, 2024
Beginning June 1st, Mercer County will be publishing a monthly newsletter that will include informational items for Mercer County residents. Some of the topics that might be included would be upcoming election information, cut-off dates and costs related to purchasing licenses through the Treasurer’s office, dates of public meetings, etc. If you’d like to be on the distribution list, please sign up here. Your information will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be shared with anyone else. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Opioid Settlement Announcement
Posted March 3, 2023
The Mercer County Board of Commissioners is announcing that the Opioid Abatement application is now available. All proposals must meet the requirements of Exhibit E of the Opioid Settlement Fund in order to be considered for funding: Exhibit-E-Final-Distributor-Settlement-Agreement-8-11-21.pdf (attorneygeneral.gov).
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Job Opportunities
There are currently 7 available positions with the County:
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Click here to View Job Opportunities
Request for Proposals
There is currently 1 Request for Proposal:
- Public Safety Building Carpet And Tile Project
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The County of Mercer is requesting sealed written bids for the Mercer County Public Safety Building Carpet and Tile Project. This project will involve the removal and replacement of carpet and tile in the County’s 911 Center, Sheriff’s Department and EMA offices.
A pre-bid meeting will take place at the Public Safety Building, 205 S. Erie Street, Mercer, PA 16137, on August 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at which time prospective bidders may inspect the premises and questions will be answered regarding the scope of work and bidding requirements.
Proposals Must be Recieved by 1:00 PM EST August 22, 2024
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Request records and correspondence using a Right-to-Know form.
Go to Open Records homepageCourthouse Grounds Usage Policy
A new Courthouse Grounds Policy has been adopted by the Board of Commissioners and is meant to provide equal access, to protect sensitive areas, and to respect the nature of the Courthouse and its grounds.
Read the Courthouse Grounds Usage Policy Courthouse Grounds Application for UseFiling Information for Unrepresented Parties
Forms for filing a Complaint for Custody, Divorce or other Family Law matters
Click here for more informationLocal Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights grants certain legal rights to taxpayers, and imposes obligations on taxing authorities to ensure that equity and fairness guide local governments in the collection of taxes.
Click here for more information
Veterans ID Discount Program
Veterans ID Discount Program provides a photo ID card to Mercer County veterans who have recorded their US Military Discharge with the Recorder of Deeds office as well as members of the military who are currently serving our country and have a current military ID. This photo identification card is provided free of charge.
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PA 2-1-1 Southwest
PA 2-1-1 Southwest is a resource for finding health and human services for everyday needs and in crisis situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By calling 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778, callers gain free confidential access to programs and services that can help improve the quality of their lives.
Click here for more information
Fair Housing Resources
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
Click here for more informationMercer County Commissioners
Ann Coleman
Chair
Bill Finley
Timothy M. McGonigle
NEWS AND EVENTS
Scheduled Events
July 1 - July 31
Independence Day
July 4, 2024
CLOSED
Commissioners Meeting
July 11, 2024
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
July 18, 2024
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
July 25, 2024
3:00 PM
Posted July 29, 2022
Mercer County is a sponsor and participant in the 250 PA celebration. Join us as we celebrate Pennsylvania's leading role in the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026.
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PRC Traveling Glass Recycling Bin
GREENVILLE
Elks Lodge, 28 Sixth Avenue
Greenville, PA 16125
July 6 - July 11, 2024
7:00 AM - Sundown
PA communities and businesses can ensure that glass is recycled by supporting expansion of glass drop-off collection sites in our region. PRC continues to pursue this goal with the support of PA residents who utilize these sites and collection events for their recycling needs.
PRC has rolled out a Traveling Glass Bin program – a week-long, rotating self-serve collection mode
Glass Collection Events Glass containers collected from these events goes straight back into the manufacturing of new glass bottles and jars.
Click Here to view flyer
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PRC Traveling Glass Recycling Bin
SPRINGFIELD TWP
Springfield Township Municipal Building
406 Old Ash Road, Mercer, PA 16137
August 31 - September 5, 2024
7:00 AM - Sundown
PA communities and businesses can ensure that glass is recycled by supporting expansion of glass drop-off collection sites in our region. PRC continues to pursue this goal with the support of PA residents who utilize these sites and collection events for their recycling needs.
PRC has rolled out a Traveling Glass Bin program – a week-long, rotating self-serve collection mode
Glass Collection Events Glass containers collected from these events goes straight back into the manufacturing of new glass bottles and jars.
Click Here to view flyer
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Mercer County Town Hall Meeting
September 23, 2024
Thiel College - Lutheran Heritage Room
(parking across the street by the Passavant Center is available)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Please attend this Town Hall to ask any questions you may have of the Mercer County Commissioners and hear updates on current activites.
Click Here to view Flyer
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Mercer County Town Hall Meeting
October 16, 2024
Grove City College
Sticht Auditorium - Building #10
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Please attend this Town Hall to ask any questions you may have of the Mercer County Commissioners and hear updates on current activites.
Click Here to view Flyer
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Hard-to-Recycle Collection Events
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
9 AM - 1 PM
The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department offers a program for the collection
of select hard-to-recycle items. Collection days are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 9 AM to 1 PM, and transition between locations in Mercer and Lawrence counties. This makes the program accessible to as many people as possible.
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Spotted Lanternfly - Call to Action
Posted April 8, 2022
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. SLF feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in PA. If you see SLF, help us stop it in its tracks! To report a sighting, use our reporting tool below or call our hotline at 1-888-422-3359.
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Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly? Click Here to Report
Do I Need a Permit?
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PA 2-1-1 Southwest
Posted December 15, 2020
PA 2-1-1 Southwest is part of the national 2-1-1 Call Centers initiative that seeks to provide an easy-to-remember telephone number and web resource for finding health and human services– for everyday needs and in crisis situations. Search our vast database of services and providers to find the help you need today.
Click Here to Learn more about 2-1-1
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PropertyCheck
Posted January 7, 2020
The Mercer County Recorder is now offering a free 24/7 service that better protects residents from potential property and mortgage fraud.
Here’s how to register for PropertyCheck:
1. Sign up at the following address:
https://recorder.mercercountypa.gov/Sentry/Home.aspx.
2. Select how to receive notifications—via text or email.
3. Type in the property owner’s name for whom you wish to monitor—as the name appears on the official document.
PropertyCheck will now automatically alert you of any recordings regarding the property you specified.
Click Here For More Information
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Visit the Recorder's Website to get started
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