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Police Academy graduates 27th class

43 cadets receive certificates

 

WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Forty-three cadets who made up the 27th basic class of police officers took part in today’s Mercer County Police Academy commencement held in the gymnasium at Mercer County Community College (MCCC).

 

 

PHOTO: Matthew Prettyman of Hamilton, who will join the Trenton Police Department and was chosen by his fellow graduates as class speaker, addresses his classmates during today’s ceremony.

 

 

An audience of several hundred family members, friends, Mercer County dignitaries and law enforcement officials from around State of New Jersey saw the cadets receive graduation certificates to officially make them police officers.

 

The graduates endured 21 weeks of training at the academy in all aspects of law enforcement and will now serve in police agencies within Mercer County and elsewhere (see complete list below). The academy, which was created in October 2006, is located on the grounds of MCCC.

Matthew Prettyman of Hamilton, who will join the Trenton Police Department and was chosen by his fellow graduates as class speaker, reminded his classmates of the difficult path they face as the next generation of law enforcement.

 

“Our generation of law enforcement must be one that never settles for complacency and always pushes to be better,” Officer Prettyman said.

 

“Our generation of law enforcement must strive to become better every day as we aim to improve our communities to make them a safer place and worth living in.

 

PHOTO: The Mercer Police Academy’s 27th basic recruit class.

“There will be times when it seems that all hope is lost, when faith seems that it is at its lowest, but I hope in those times you will remember everything that we are fighting to protect, the reason you swore an oath to serve and protect.”

 

Also addressing the class were Police Academy Director Martin Masseroni, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, Mercer County Sheriff John A. Kemler, West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo, president of the Mercer County Chiefs of Police Association; and Dr. Deborah Preston, MCCC president. Also in attendance was County Commissioner Lucylle Walter.

 

During training, the class studied in disciplines such as use of force, firearms, vehicle pursuit, hostage negotiation, advanced crime scene processing and domestic violence prevention, among others. Several cadets received awards at the graduation ceremony for their excellence in training. Clyde Yeldell, Trenton Police Department, was chosen by his classmates to receive the Certificate of Merit awarded by the N.J. Police Training Commission to the best all-around graduate. Michael Manning, Trenton Police Department, received the academic award; Nicholas Feliciano, Burlington County Sheriff’s Office, earned the firearms qualification award with a perfect score; Joseph Morreale, New Jersey Transit Police Department, received the physical training award; and Zachary Sjosward, New Jersey Transit Police Department, received the emergency vehicle operations award.

 

The Mercer Police Academy consists of two classrooms specially designed for the needs of law enforcement training, and recruits use MCCC grounds, its library, and its gymnasium for training purposes. The campus includes a padded training room that is used for “defensive tactics” classes. A shooting range in Hopewell Township operated by the prosecutor’s office is part of the academy as well.

 

The following is a list of the graduates, their hometowns, and the law enforcement agency each will join. (Alternate Route trainees attend the academy at their own expense and now can pursue employment as certified police officers).

 

Alternate Route:Oksana Kopyto, East Windsor
Burlington County Sheriff’s Office:Mark Conard, Delanco; Nicholas Feliciano, Camden; Kyle Fuentes, South Amboy
Hamilton Township Police Division:Cody Astbury, Hamilton; Eric Levandowski, Hamilton
Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office:Daniel Campbell, Lebanon
Linden Police Department:Tiara Acevedo, Newark
Mercer County Sheriff’s Office:Terrance Bailey, Ewing; Alec Gerasimowicz, Hamilton; Albert Mostrangeli, Hamilton; Anastacio Perez-Ortiz, Princeton; Robert Pontani, Hamilton; Ahmad White, Hamilton
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office:Dashaun Best-Crossen, South Plainfield
New Jersey State Human Services Police:Christopher Kelly, South Bound Brook; Joseph Mastrangelo, Hamilton
New Jersey State Park Police:Tyler Vardanega, Hopewell
New Jersey Transit Police Department:Robert Garcia, South Amboy; Michael Insalaco, Floral Park, N.Y.; Albert Lee, Saddle Brook; Joseph Morreale, Lyndhurst; Michael Prashad, Montclair; Zachary, Sjosward, Clifton; Benjamin Suh, West Windsor
Princeton Police Department:Dimitrios Stoupas, Highland Park
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office:Benjamin Butler, South Brunswick; Ryan Parks, North Plainfield; Gerron Wooten Jr., Union
South Brunswick Police Department:Daniel Stoddard, West Windsor
Trenton Police Department:Richard Brown, Hamilton; Christian Clayton, Hamilton; Jami Fassnacht, Ewing; Matthew Kieffer, Hamilton; Michael Manning, Pennington; Estuardo Mazariegos, Trenton; Joshua Montalva, East Windsor; Matthew Prettyman, Hamilton; Melissa Sabatino, Trenton; Randall Schwaeble, Robbinsville; Michael VanCampenhout, Hamilton; Michael Williams, Trenton; Clyde Yeldell, Trenton

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Mercer County 4-H encourages public to exhibit at 103rd 4-H Fair

Event to be held July 30 and 31 at Howell Living History Farm

 

Showcase your creative talents and skills at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair!  There are many “Open Division” categories for public entries (youth and adult) – you do not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit. Any project created this past year can be entered in the fair, including arts and crafts, photography, gardening, clothing, baking, woodworking and more. 

 


Click here for more details about exhibiting at the fair as well as a complete schedule. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. In addition to judging by experts, fairgoers will vote on their favorite exhibits in each category on Saturday, July 30, and those receiving the most votes will be recognized on Sunday, July 31

The 103rd annual Mercer County 4-H Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Admission and parking are free. Children’s activities, hay rides, animal shows, music, farm tours, pony rides, magic shows, archery and exhibits will take place throughout the fair. Plenty of food and drink, including homemade ice cream, will also be available.

 

Photos: A sheep show and a wagon ride at the Mercer County 4-H Fair. Children’s activities, hayrides, animal shows, music, farm tours, pony rides, magic shows, archery and exhibits will take place throughout the fair on July 30 and 31.

The opening ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on July 30 in the Show Tent. A country dance with a string band and a caller is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 30.

4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County. For more information about 4-H or entering projects in the fair, please contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at the Mercer County 4-H Office at (609) 989-6830 or bejgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, seven miles north of Washington Crossing. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530.

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Orcosa appoints Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D. and former commissioner of the FDA, as Senior Advisor

EWING, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Orcosa Inc. (“Orcosa” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage life sciences company improving patient outcomes through its next generation drug delivery technology – the Rapid Infusion Technology (RITe™) Platform – today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew C. von Eschenbach, former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) as Senior Advisor. In his role, Dr. von Eschenbach will provide strategic counsel on regulatory and public affairs, clinical trial development, and other corporate matters.

“We are honored and privileged to have Dr. von Eschenbach join our team as Senior Advisor,” said Bryan Ridall, President of Orcosa. “His commitment to improving public health, and his uniquely complete understanding of patients’ needs, and the dynamics of biopharmaceutical research and development are an invaluable complement to our leadership team. We are grateful for his support as we continue to execute on our long-term strategy.”

 

Dr. von Eschenbach said, “As a physician and former FDA Commissioner, I was immediately impressed with Orcosa’s innovative drug delivery platform and thoughtful approach to clinical development and collaboration. The company’s RITe platform is already demonstrating how it has incredible potential to improve patient outcomes across a range of therapeutic areas – including most critically, in pain management to help reduce opioid usage. I am excited to be part of the Orcosa team, particularly at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth story.”

 

Dr. von Eschenbach is widely recognized as a leading physician, surgeon, oncologist, and executive, and served as Commissioner of the FDA from 2006 to 2009, after being appointed Acting Commissioner in 2005. In that role, he developed and oversaw the FDA’s Critical Path Initiative which aimed at improving the regulatory pathway for drugs and medical devices. Dr. von Eschenbach joined FDA after serving for four years as Director of the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration.

 

Dr. von Eschenbach earned a B.S. from St. Joseph’s University and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing a residency in urologic surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, he was an instructor in urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

 

About Orcosa Inc.

Orcosa Inc. is a life sciences company modernizing the way medicines are taken and improving patient outcomes through its proprietary therapeutic delivery technology, the Rapid Infusion Technology (RITe™) Platform. Orcosa is the inventor, developer and exclusive owner of the RITe™ Platform, a fast acting, easy-to-take tablet engineered to enhance drug absorption. Orcosa’s lead program, ORAVEXX™, is a non-addictive proprietary cannabidiol composition that utilizes the RITe™ Platform to treat pain and has the potential to provide a safe, alternative treatment option to opioids and NSAIDs. The company is currently supporting clinical trials at leading American research institutions to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ORAVEXX™ for pain management. For more information on Orcosa, please visit https://www.orcosa.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made herein constitute “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the development of ORAVEXX™ and the RITe™ Platform. These statements are based on the current expectations of Orcosa and are not predictions of actual performance. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Orcosa to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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Devin Broda

FGS Global

Devin.Broda@fgsglobal.com
212-687-8080

Investor

IR@orcosa.com

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Edison Partners promotes Robert Dickey to principal

PRINCETON, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Edison Partners, a leading growth equity investment firm, has promoted Robert “Bobby” Dickey to principal. This promotion recognizes Dickey’s contributions as a key member of Edison Partners’ investing team and his work alongside its portfolio.

In 2018, Dickey first joined the firm as a summer associate while completing his MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In June 2019, he rejoined the firm as a senior associate, with a focus on investments in fintech and enterprise solutions. During his tenure, he has been involved in both diligence and post-deal support of portfolio companies including Solutions By Text, Overhaul, Health Recovery Solutions, PurpleLab, GoHenry, Budderfly, Kaiyo, and Lawnstarter, to name a few. His contributions to these investments pre- and post-closing have helped create significant value, including partnering with management teams to develop inorganic growth plans; driving alignment on strategic priorities; market mapping; M&A pipeline development and strategic exit opportunities.

 

David Baxter, CEO of Solutions By Text added, “Bobby’s experience in the fintech sector as an investor has helped SBT in its growth trajectory. His direct value-add to SBT’s corporate development priorities, particularly M&A, exemplifies the Edison ‘pull, not push’ model – a supportive investor and partner to our business.”

 

In addition to Dickey’s success on the deal side, he has been an active member and supporter of Edison Partners’ recruiting efforts, both on the personnel side and the investment candidate sourcing end. As a guest speaker at various industry conferences and events for the entrepreneurial community, he provides insight and guidance to companies at various stages in their growth trajectory.

 

“Bobby’s well-deserved promotion to principal is the culmination of his strengths as an investment professional and the value he brings to both the firm and our companies,” said Jennifer Lee, partner, Edison Partners. “We know Bobby’s accomplishments to date are only the beginning of his contributions at Edison and we look forward to seeing his continued success.”

 

“It’s rewarding to be part of a firm where the convergence of operational expertise and investor knowledge exists alongside a thriving value-add lever,” said Dickey. “Working with my colleagues to support, partner with and unlock value in our portfolio makes the day-to-day exciting. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity ahead at Edison Partners.”

 

Dickey’s full biography, portfolio of investments, and thought leadership are available here.

 

About Edison Partners

For 36 years, Edison Partners has been helping CEOs and their executive teams grow and scale their companies. The firm’s investment team brings more than 275 years of combined investing and operating experience to each investment. Through a unique combination of growth capital and the Edison Edge platform, consisting of operating centers of excellence, executive education programs, and the Edison Director Network, Edison employs a truly integrated approach to accelerating growth and creating value for businesses. With experts in enterprise solutions, financial technology and healthcare IT, Edison targets high-growth companies located outside Silicon Valley with $10 million to $30 million in revenue. Investments also include buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, and secondary stock purchases. Edison’s active portfolio has created aggregated market value exceeding $10 billion. Edison Partners manages $1.6 billion in assets. For more information on Edison Partners, please visit edisonpartners.com and follow on LinkedIn.

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Katie Morales

PRforEdison@bospar.com

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. to report second quarter 2022 results on July 28, 2022

PRINCETON, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company will release its operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 after the market close on Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Company will host its second quarter 2022 earnings conference call and audio webcast on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its operating results.

A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.essentialproperties.com. To listen to the live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

 

Direct Link to Webcast:

https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1559343&tp_key=dcd8b6b0a9

To Participate in the Telephone Conference Call:

Dial in at least five minutes prior to start time

Domestic: 877-407-9208

International: 201-493-6784

Conference Call Playback:

Domestic: 844-512-2921

International: 412-317-6671

Replay Pin: 13731457

 

About Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. is an internally managed REIT that acquires, owns and manages primarily single-tenant properties that are net leased on a long-term basis to companies operating service-oriented or experience-based businesses. As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 1,545 freestanding net lease properties with a weighted average lease term of 13.9 years and a weighted average rent coverage ratio of 3.8x. In addition, as of March 31, 2022, the Company’s portfolio was 100% leased to 323 tenants operating 461 different concepts in 16 industries across 46 states.

 

Contacts

Investor/Media:

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

Daniel Donlan

Senior Vice President, Capital Markets

609-436-0619

investors@essentialproperties.com

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Universal Display Corporation announces second quarter 2022 conference call

EWING, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — $OLED #OLED—Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today announced its results for the second quarter, ended June 30, 2022, will be released on Thursday, August 4, 2022 after market close. At that time, a copy of the financial results release will be available on the Company’s website at https://oled.com/.

In conjunction with this release, Universal Display will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed under the events page of the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.oled.com. Those wishing to participate in the live call should dial 1-877-524-8416 (toll-free) or 1-412-902-1028. Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time. An online archive of the webcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call.

 

About Universal Display Corporation

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994 and with subsidiaries and offices around the world, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 5,500 patents issued and pending worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.

 

Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

 

All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to the projected adoption, development and advancement of the Company’s technologies, and the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.

 

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Universal Display
Darice Liu

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Edison Partners successfully exits energy industry disruptor, Budderfly

Partners Group acquires a majority stake in Budderfly and commits $500 million to fund the company’s next stage of growth as the most comprehensive Energy-as-a-Service provider in North America

PRINCETON, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Edison Partners, a leading growth equity firm, announced today that it will exit portfolio company Budderfly, in which Partners Group (SIX: PGHN) acquired a majority stake. Upon closing, the transaction will deliver a strong cash return.

 

Edison first invested in the company in June 2017, when it led an initial $22 million financing round. Later, they participated in follow-on rounds where Budderfly raised an additional $55 million in June 2019, bringing the total funding to date to $84.5 million. Since 2017, Budderfly has grown its revenue ~250% CAGR.

 

With more than 2,750 customer sites across 49 states, Budderfly leads the digital transformation of the energy conservation sector. The Connecticut-based company provides a holistic, outsourced solution for energy management, and infrastructure upgrades, for underserved commercial and industrial businesses with repeatable footprints, such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities and retail franchises. Budderfly works with household names such as Dunkin, Subway, Wendy’s, YMCA and IHOP, among others. Its proprietary energy software and technology upgrades provide immediate, guaranteed efficiency improvements and usage reductions with zero project risk or out-of-pocket costs. The company’s solutions support more than 400 utility companies in North America.

 

“Edison has been an incredible, long-term partner, as we honed in on how to offer energy and bill savings through intelligent software for no capital outlay,” said Albert Subbloie, founder and chief executive officer of Budderfly. “We were then able to reach national scale with Edison Partners’ support. The team at Edison provided us with a consistent edge, and we’re thrilled to provide such a successful exit as we enter our next phase of growth with Partners Group.”

 

The Budderfly exit closes Edison Partners’ fourth deal alongside Subbloie. The firm previously invested in Operative, Tangoe, and Information Management Associates (IMA), backing two of these companies at the Series A stage with spectacular results, before Subbloie revolutionized corporate spend in energy-efficiency-as-a-service and scaled Budderfly to a mid-10 digit run rate.

 

“Budderfly exceeded our expectations as an industry disruptor. Al has a history of building transformative businesses, and Edison has stood firmly behind him. Having invested in two of Al’s prior companies, one of which returned tenfold to Edison, this was another great outcome. His vision for the energy services market and leadership skills have taken Budderfly’s success to great heights,” said Gary Golding, general partner at Edison Partners, who served on Budderfly’s board of directors.

 

“Exit opportunities still exist in this economic climate,” said Chris Sugden, managing partner at Edison Partners. “An advantage of having 36 years of objective data combined with the subjective, day-to-day experience of working with high-growth companies, is that we know whom we can support to a successful exit, no matter the market climate. And, of course, these outcomes are simply not possible without CEOs like Al who have both vision and strong execution. Market-disrupting technology combined with consistent leadership, like Budderfly, will win every time.”

 

About Edison Partners

For 36 years, Edison Partners has been helping CEOs and their executive teams grow and scale their companies. The firm’s investment team brings more than 275 years of combined investing and operating experience to each investment. Through a unique combination of growth capital and the Edison Edge platform, consisting of operating centers of excellence, executive education programs, and the Edison Director Network, Edison employs a truly integrated approach to accelerating growth and creating value for businesses. With experts in enterprise solutions, financial technology and healthcare IT, Edison targets high-growth companies located outside Silicon Valley with $10 million to $30 million in revenue. Investments also include buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, and secondary stock purchases. Edison’s active portfolio has created aggregated market value exceeding $10 billion. Edison Partners manages $1.6 billion in assets. For more information on Edison Partners, please visit edisonpartners.com and follow on LinkedIn.

 

About Budderfly

Budderfly, ranked as one of the fastest-growing Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaaS) companies in the United States, is the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software for its customers at no out-of-pocket cost. Businesses benefit with lower energy bills, a reduced carbon footprint, more reliable operations, and an improved customer and employee experience. Budderfly ranked #2 in energy companies and #10 overall on the 2021 Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. For more information visit www.budderfly.com.

Contacts

Iris Tomczyk

VP, Marketing

itomczyk@edisonpartners.com

Antenna Group for Budderfly

Annika Harper, PR Director

Budderfly@antennagroup.com

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County clerk advises summer travelers to apply for passport now

TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello reminds Mercer County residents planning summer travel to apply for their U.S. passport now.

 

Every year, a large number of Mercer County residents embark on summer trips to areas that require valid U.S. passports. Residents should check to make sure their passports are valid and not expired.

If you need to apply for a new passport, please start early. Routine applications for U.S. passports are now being processed from eight to 11 weeks, and expedited passports from five to seven weeks. The early-summer season is a good time to apply since the U.S. State Department historically receives a large number of applications as the summer travel season nears.

 

To apply for a U.S. passport, residents will need:

1) A state-certified birth certificate, a U.S. naturalization certificate, or a previous U.S. passport as proof of U.S. citizenship; and

 

2) Proof of identity in the form of a current driver’s license or state-issued identification card. A U.S. Passport is valid for 10 years for adults and five years for minors. The cost of a passport is $130 for adults and $100 for minors, plus a processing fee of $35. The federal government requires a separate check for each passport application. Passport photos will be taken on site for $15 or $10 for senior citizens and minors. The Clerk’s Office will accept checks or money orders for payment.  

 

Federal passport guidelines for children require both parents to appear in person –or one parent in person with required documentation — when applying for a passport for a child under 16.

 

The Mercer County Clerk’s Office processes U.S. passport and U.S. passport card applications Monday through Friday during business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays until 6:45 p.m. at the County Clerk’s Office, 209 South Broad St. in Trenton.  Appointments are also offered at the Mercer County Connection, located at 957 NJ-33, Hamilton. Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Passport services end one hour before closing.

 

To schedule an appointment at the Mercer County Connection, please call (609) 890-9800. For more information regarding passports, please visit the Mercer County Clerk’s website at https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk-/office-services/passports or call 609-989-6473; for Spanish, 609-989-6131.

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Join local event, ‘Evening in the Garden’ with Rutgers Master Gardeners to emphasize importance of pollinators

EWING, N.J. — The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host an “Evening in the Garden” at Mercer Educational Gardens, Hopewell Township, on Thursday, July 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

 

Take a leisurely tour of the various themed gardens at Mercer Educational Gardens (pictured), located on the grounds of the Mercer County Stables.

Master Gardeners will be on hand to emphasize the vital importance of pollinators, to point out which plants are valued as attracting pollinators for their nectar and pollen, and to describe the growing needs of these beneficial plants.

Please refer to the Master Gardener website, www.mgofmc.org, for updated information if there is a need for a cancellation due to weather concerns.

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the County.

For home gardening, plant, turf, or insect questions, you can visit our Helpline office at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, and speak with Rutgers Extension Horticulturist Kathryn Homa. You can also call the Master Gardeners at (609) 989-6853 or email AsktheMGs@mercercounty.org.

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Lawrence Hopewell Trail annual Full Moon Ride returns at Mercer Meadows

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail is pleased to offer its 7th annual Full Moon Ride on Saturday, July 9, at Mercer Meadows.

 

Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Mercer County Park Commission’s 4th Annual Full Moon Bike Ride at Mercer Meadows, Hopewell, NJ, on Saturday, September 9, 2017. — Photo by Andrew Miller Images, LLC

 

Adults and children of all ages are welcome to the bike ride, which features classical musici
ans, a country singer, and techno DJ entertainment. The festivities begin at 8 p.m.

 

Before the bike ride, attendees are invited to bring a picnic dinner and decorate their bikes. The Full Moon Bike Ride, which starts at 8 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m., is open to adults and children aged 12 and above.

 

For each person from 12 to 17 riding the six-mile Full Moon loop, the admission fee is $15.

 

For those 18 and over the fee is $20. Group rates are available. See https://lhtrail.org/annual-fullmoonride/.  There is no fee for participants who come to enjoy the evening but do not ride, although a donation is requested.  All funds and donations support the work of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail.

 

Online registration is encouraged. Please visithttps://tinyurl.com/FullMoonBikeRide-Registrationto register online and for more information.

 

Helmets are required for riders under 18. The LHT encourages helmets for all riders and suggests the use of bike lights for safety.

 

Please carpool if possible. All participants should use the entrance to the park on Federal City Road, between Blackwell Road and Old Mill Road in Hopewell Township.

 

The rain date is Sunday, July 10.  If rain forces the change, the program will be limited to the bike ride.