The Borough has received complaints that residents have witnessed recycle items being placed in the trash truck along with regular trash. Republic has confirmed that some residents have placed trash in their recycling buckets. In this instance, the entire can of items is placed in the trash since it cannot be separated. Republic has now changed the policy and if trash and recycling is mixed in a can it will be left at the curb and not collected.
PSE&G construction update
Due to the recent snow storms, PSE&G has been delayed in the completion of the road work across Maple Avenue at Lexington Avenue. Pending any future weather events, PSE&G now hopes to complete this portion around February 18, 2014. Please contact PSE&G at 866-507-5961 if you have any questions or to report any damage done to your property. You can also notify the Merchantville Police Department at 856-662-0507.
VOTE TODAY
Merchantville Polls will be open to voters from all Districts from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Community Center, 212 Somerset Street. Please enter through the rear handicap ramp. Local races for Council, School Board, Freeholders, State Senate and Assembly. There are three (3) ballot questions: #1 in support of Veterans organizations, #2 to raise the minimum wage to $8.25/hour and #3 to preserve Merchantville historic buildings and lands. 2013 Merchantville General Election Ballot.
Merchantville Borough Municipal Question:
This non-binding referendum will give the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Merchantville the ability to create a fund for the development and maintenance of lands and historic buildings owned by the Borough of Merchantville. The amount will not exceed $0.02 of the local tax levy which is equivalent to approximately $37.10 annually on the average assessed home in Merchantville. This tax will be a separate and an additional tax on your tax bill. Due to restrictive budgetary conditions, this is an option to help continue the future existence of the lands and historic buildings for the use and enjoyment of the residents. People should call (877) NJVOTER to report any poll-related problems. Election-related questions also can be addressed to a county Superintendent of Elections and Board of Elections. Find out if you are registered to vote here.
Join National Night Out
Merchantville will participate in the 30th annual National Night Out tonight from 6 - 8 p.m. The event intends to show that neighborhoods are united against crime. Residents are asked to turn on their exterior lights and socialize outdoors. National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization
Fire Department offers safety updates
Niagara Fire Company provides fire suppression, prevention and education for the residents of Borough of Merchantville. The Merchantville Fire Department - Niagara Fire Company has served the Borough of the Merchantville and it's residents faithfully and with pride for the last 125 years. Currently the department is comprised of 4 career personnel, 30 volunteer firefighters, 3 support personnel and 3 junior firefighters.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Borough Recycling
The recycling information the Borough sent out with your tax bill was incorrect. Please recycle as in the past plastic # 1, # 2, # 4, # 5 and # 7. All in same can. Thank you.
Task Force meetings to continue
At the last meeting for the West Maple Task Force members decided to continue to hold meetings on a quarterly basis until such time that another source of funds becomes available to finance RDG’s professional planning services. It was agreed that each municipality will take a turn hosting the meetings in its municipality,