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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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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). Please complete the attached application and include the amount of funding being requested. Inquiries can be directed to Tracy Bornick, SCA Administrator at the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc. at 724-662-1550 or to the Commissioners’ Office at 724-662-7531.
Click Here to View the Request for Funding
Submission Requirements
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Job Opportunities
There are currently 6 available positions with the County:
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Veterans ID Discount Program
The Mercer County Recorder of Deeds and the Director of Veterans Affairs are proud to announce “Operation Veteran Appreciation” Veterans ID Discount Program. The program provides a photo ID card to Mercer County veterans who have recorded their US Military Discharge with the Recorder of Deeds office, and active members of the military, free of charge.
Please apply in the Recorder of Deeds office Monday thru Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM (excluding holidays).
Click here to visit the Veterans ID Discount Program Website
2023 Courthouse Christmas Concert Schedule
The Christmas Concerts begin at 12:00 PM in the Courthouse Rotunda.
| Date | School | Date | School |
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| December 1 | Wilmington High School | December 13 | Grove City High School Show Choir |
| December 4 | Thiel College | December 14 | Grove City High School Chamber Singers |
| December 5 | Kennedy Catholic High School | December 15 | West Middlesex HS Concert Choir and Chamber Singers |
| December 6 | Sharpsville High School | December 18 | Mercer High School |
| December 7 | Sharon High School | December 19 | Greenville High School |
| December 8 | Hickory High School | December 20 | Farrell High School |
| December 11 | West Middlesex HS Show Choir | December 21 | Commodore Perry High School |
| December 12 | Lakeview High School | ||
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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.
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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
Matthew B. McConnell
Chairman
Scott Boyd
Timothy M. McGonigle
NEWS AND EVENTS
Scheduled Events
December 1 - December 31
Commissioners Meeting
December 7, 2023
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
December 14, 2023
3:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
December 21, 2023
3:00 PM
Christmas Day
December 25, 2023
CLOSED
Commissioners Meeting
December 28, 2023
3:00 PM
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 23 and November 24, 2023
CLOSED
Commissioners Meeting
November 30, 2023
3:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:
2023 MERCER COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM
Posted September 14, 2023
Mercer County will hold a public hearing to accept comments on the Mercer County 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application (including Pine Township, Greenville Town, Sharpsville and Grove City Boroughs) at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in the Mercer County Courthouse Assembly Room, Mercer, PA.
Activities under consideration for the FY 2023 programs are as follows: Mercer County housing rehabilitation and street improvements, Grove City Borough sidewalks and housing rehabilitation, Greenville Town housing rehabilitation, demolition/clearance and code enforcement, Sharpsville Borough sidewalks and Pine Township housing rehabilitation. In addition, Pine Township proposes to modify their FY 2020 program from removal of architectural barriers to housing rehabilitation.
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Special Collection Event
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Jefferson Township Municipal Building
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ELECTRONICS AND HHW AND LIMITED TO 200 VEHICLES.
Please show up at your selected time to help keep the event running smoothly.
Vehicles not registered will be turned away.
To register visit: www.nobleenviro.com
Don’t have internet access? Call Noble Environmental at 412-567-6566
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Traveling Glass Recycle Bin
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 5, 2023
Hermitage VFD Station #3
Mercer Avenue, Hermitage, PA 16148
Across from Morefield Cemetery
PRC has rolled out a Traveling Glass Bin program – a week-long, rotating self-serve collection model:
- A contact-free, self-serve drop-off service
- A week-long collection schedule
- Free to residents, hosted by communities/commercial sites for a fee
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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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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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