Our Priorities for Merchantville are threefold: Promoting Affordability, Supporting Smart Economic Development and Strengthening Our Community.

Promoting Affordability through:

• Responsible budgeting that protects taxpayers
• Controlling spending while maintaining high-quality services residents deserve
• Advocating for policies that ease the burden of rising costs on families & seniors

Supporting Smart Economic Development by:

• Cultivating a vibrant business district that supports both existing & new businesses
• Encouraging thoughtful redevelopment that expands our tax base
• Promoting smart planning that balances growth with neighborhood character

Strengthening Our Community by:

• Delivering responsive local government that listens to residents
• Ensuring Merchantville remains a welcoming place for everyone
• Working collaboratively to solve challenges and move our borough forward 

Ruby, Sean, and Ray with their campaign manager Lucy.

The choice is clear on June 2. There is one team that has consistently shown up for our borough, dedicated their time to serving our community, and delivered real results for Merchantville. That team is the Merchantville Democrat Team: Ruby Delarosa & Sean Fitzgerald for Council and Ray Woods for Mayor.

Make your plan to vote on June 2!

Merchantville is among these 45 New Jersey towns just named the healthiest in the state. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2025. These communities are recognized for initiatives improving physical activity, nutrition, safe environments and mental health resources. Merchantville advanced from "Healthy Town Up-and-Coming" in 2024 to "Healthy Town" in 2025, reflecting the borough’s growing

Registration is officially OPEN for the Borough of Merchantville's Summer Parks and Playgrounds program at the Community Center! Here's all the details. It runs from June 22 through July 24 on Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. *NO CAMP JULY 3rd* The camp is open to kids who have finished pre-k to 10 years of age. Merchantville resident tuition: $300; Non-Resident tuition: $350; NEW weekly tuition option: $100 per week.

The Borough of Merchantville's Historical Society wants residents to break out your flags, bunting, and star spangled decor to celebrate the Fourth of July with a Patriotic House Decorating Contest. First, second, and third place winners will be awarded a handsome lawn sign to proudly display to the community during 4th of July events. Outside judges will stop by home entries on Saturday, June 27th, to look for the most creative and clever translations

Merchantville is a "Sustainable Jersey" bronze certified community offering several beautifully maintained green spaces, community parks, and recreational trails that highlight the borough's dedication to sustainability and outdoor activities. Volunteer groups like the Green Team, Shade Tree Commission, the Garden Club and Incredible Edible Merchantville actively work to improve and expand the borough's natural environment, tree canopies, and native planting areas. Key green spaces

Many Merchantville residents made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. During World War I, four (4) Merchantville residents lost their lives on the battlefields of Europe during the Great War. Their legacies and home addresses were historically preserved on the town's 1921 Armistice Day monument. They are: Corporal Frederick W. Grigg, raised in Merchantville as one of ten children, he served with General Pershing before deploying to France.

Stroll downtown on Saturday, May 30th, for Aradia's Treasure Mystical May Metaphysical Street Fair. This event runs from 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. along North Centre Street in Merchantville, NJ between Chestnut & Walnut Avenues. You'll find Crystals & Gemstones, Magical Curios, Tarot Readings, Psychics & Mediums and Quality Handmade Goods. Don't miss our Drum Circle! Call or email Aradia’s Treasure Metaphysical Shop for Vendor information