Ray Woods has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Merchantville, launching a campaign focused on affordability, community safety, and ushering in a new generation of leadership in borough government. Woods, a current Borough Council member, is running alongside Councilman Sean Fitzgerald and community leader Ruby Delarosa as a unified slate for Borough Council. The team has received the endorsement of

Merchantville's 2026 Maple Project is off and running with many of our 16 volunteers having tapped their sugar maple trees since our workshop event on January 24th and our 15 volunteer boilers ready to take on the syrup-making challenge. The sap is slowly flowing into their red and white buckets and we'll start collecting soon - once the daytime temperatures are above freezing! Right now, it looks like we should have enough sap to start by Wednesday

In the days leading up to the most recent winter storm I was able to do many of the things that I enjoy most as Mayor; set goals, encourage and support staff to rise to a challenge, work with my colleagues at all levels of government, and co- ordinate with my team to execute on our plan to effectively respond to the storm. Working as a team and responding to the needs of our community has always been the most difficult and rewarding part of being Mayor. And serving as the Mayor of the Borough of Merchantville has been at times both a very humbling experience

We’re hiring! Looking for individuals to join our opening team in Merchantville, NJ. Restaurant 1793 provides guests with a contemporary, fine dining tasting experience. Full-time & part-time opportunities. Competitive pay plus tips. What we offer: Consistent schedules, a supportive team environment and growth opportunities. What we're looking for: Reliability and punctuality and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Prior experience is preferred - but not required.

The first ever "Shop Merchantville" Coupon book is available for sale and they are good for ALL 2026! You can pick one up a booklet starting today, Monday, February 16th, at Brotherly Love, the Hunter Gallery or Therasport. This is an ongoing fundraiser for the Merchantville Business Association and we will be printing and assembling them as quickly as possible. Coupon books cost $40 each and include 39 coupons from 18 businesses. You can pay for coupon

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is currently monitoring the spread of bird flu throughout New Jersey. Currently, no birds in Camden County have tested positive for bird flu and the risk to the public remains low. Between February 14 and February 16, 2026, more than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Most reports involved Canadian geese, with a smaller number involving other species.

New at Ronnie McLauglin's Dance Studio is the Little Echoes Music & Movement Class with Teacher Alexis! Beginning every Thursday morning on February 26th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Alexis will offer music movement experiencein a safe and loving space for curious minded little ones age 18 months to 4 years. You sing. They move. We groove. Registration forms are available in the studio lobby at 198 Church Road, Merchantville, or you can sign up