COMMUNITY...that's what our Farmers Market is all about...bringing neighbors together with the farmers and artisans who take the care to grow, bake, craft, and produce wonderfully local and sustainable foods and crafts for you and your families. This Saturday however, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we are also asking that you consider bringing much-needed items to the market (batteries, flashlights, first aid items, Advil, Tylenol, large cardboard boxes) to send to Sandy survivors and first responders. Our friends at duck duck goose will help get the items to the people who need it.

Merchantville's Farmers Market on Saturday, November 3rd has foods, wine and crafts! Balic Winery, a Mays Landing winery featuring more than 27 award-winning premium and ultra-premium wines....Who knows, maybe even some pumpkin wine! Nature's Own Farms, purveyor of 100% natural chicken, beef, eggs and cheeses. Andreas Artz LLC, a contemporary collection of original art including mixed media art, abstract paintings, photography and much more Jacquetta Simmons crochet goods. Shopping a local farmers market can be beneficial for your heart, spirit, and wallet. Come out TODAY from 9AM to 1PM. SEE YOU THERE!

On October 15th The Lourdes Health System appointed six members to its board of trustees. Dr. Emmanuel Ashong of Voorhees is a pediatrician and the director of medical education at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden. Patrick Brennan of Merchantville is president of Brennan Title Abstract, a title insurance agency.

It is time to enroll for your 2013 discount!  Please note that even if you are currently receiving a discount, you must apply each year to continue receiving your discount. The enrollment period begins in October and continues through December. Stop by our Administrative Headquarters on Westfield Avenue in Pennsauken to pick up an application.  Our Customer Support Representatives will be happy to assist you in completing your enrollment form.

Early estimates put overall damage at more than $20 billion. More than 8 million residents in 17 states remain without power. President Barack Obama is expected to survey damage in hard-hit areas of the state with Gov. Christie today. A Merchantville, New Jersey family narrowly avoided injury

The Merchantville Community Center (nutrition site No. 5) federal lunch program for seniors came to a halt earlier this summer. The seniors that attended the program counted on those meals and enjoyed the socialization. Lunch programs in other towns don’t work for people who can’t drive, or don’t like driving very far.

On October 10, 2012 detective’s from Merchantville and Pennsauken Police arrested two juveniles from Camden for burglarizing a house in Pennsauken. The Detectives interviewed these juveniles and they admitted to committing numerous burglaries in Merchantville and Pennsauken dating back to mid August. All of the recent burglaries On Westminster Avenue, Volan Street and Cedar Avenue where committed by these youths. Residents will be notified if we recover any property. Both police departments were assisted in getting the word out to their neighbors during this rash of burglaries by local members of their Neighborhood Watch.