Plans for the Borough's 2013 Holiday festivities are underway including the much anticipated evening parade. Public Events volunteers were busy Saturday trimming the boro tree, hanging seasonal street decor and readying the Santa House for he holidays. Enjoy the schedule of events and experience the difference that shopping in your own home town offers. Merchantville boasts a variety of businesses from gift, handcraft and antique shops to markets, cafes, restaurants and florists.

During the week of  June 17, 2012. Eighty-Six 245-watt solar panels were installed at Grace Episcopal Church, 7 East Maple Avenue, Merchantville, New Jersey. This marks the first such installation at a church in the town of 3,500 residents adjacent to Pennsauken and Cherry Hill.

PSE&G will be working on the 200 block of Lexington Avenue starting on Monday, September 23rd. Work on the 100 block will not start for 3-4 weeks. It will be a manned 24 hour operation and all driveways and roadways will remail open to local traffic. All issues and concerns should be addressed to PSE&G thorough the 24 hour hotline number at (866)-507-5961. You should receive notification back within 48 hours of placing your call. PSE&G will deliver letters for the residents of the 200 block and the Borough sent out a reverse 911 message on 9/20/13. Once we get a confirmed date on the 100 block, PSE&G will again deliver letters and we will do another reverse 911 for this block. Letter from PSE&G.

Congressman Andrews announced that Merchantville will receive $320,000 in federal funds to improve its waste and storm water sewers. The Storm Water Management Systems Improvements Project will alleviate flooding that has caused consistent water damage to homes, cars, and railroads in the community.

The Borough of Merchantville kicks off summer this weekend with a variety of community events. The town will hold its birthday celebration June 1 at Wellwood Park with a day of activities planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday alsostarts the Merchantville Farmers Market season — a daylong sale of organic and sustainable produce and products. http://on.cpsj.com/157ATgF

Merchantville's Farmers Market kicks off its second season on Saturday, June 1, 2013. This community market supports and promotes local farmers, growers and producers of agricultural products. Our focus is on natural, organic and sustainable foods and goods. Merchantville's Farmers Market features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, and packaged foods, weekly entertainment, arts and educational programs, and fun activities for everyone.

The annual Merchantville Birthday Celebration is fast approaching. Many of the preparations have been handled already however, we are in need of volunteers to help staff the event.  The Birthday will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 on the grounds of Wellwood Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Wellwood Park is located between West Maple, Hamilton and Linden Avenues. This is a rain or shine event. There will be traditional picnic, games, races including potato-sack, three legged and egg/spoon; a pie eating contest, a bounce house, balloon clowns and a dunk tank to name few. Refreshments by Cabana Water Ice. Music and entertainment will please the crowd throughout the day. 

The Public Events Committee welcomes additional volunteers to help on the day of this event beginning around 9:30 AM to coordinate vendors, setup etc.  We appreciate any time you can give us at any point in the day if you can't stay the whole time. Please email me This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Denise Brouse This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can make it and times you can volunteer.

Merchantville's Farmers Market kicks off its third season Saturday, June 21st. The market features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, and packaged foods, hand crafts, entertainment, arts and educational programs for everyone. Join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful community experience at the Farmers Market!

It was just over a month ago when Merchantville resident Gerald Smith chased down a man he saw allegedly grab a purse from a woman outside Pathmark on Church Road. Monday night, Smith was recognized by the township council, who honored him at the start of their regular meeting by giving him a proclamation and declaring April 9 as Gerald Smith Day. Smith's quick actions were credited by police in stopping David Zane Jr., of Westville, who police said not only snatched a woman's purse that afternoon, but was wanted in multiple other towns on various charges.