Hey there, Music Lovers! Time to get excited! Merchantville Music Fest is one week away! Music begins on Saturday, September 25th at 3:00 p.m. and we're excited to say that we have five great local or locally connect bands - The Koosmans an acoustic garage punk duo, Lounge Act dedicated to writing original songs and making the FINEST crepes EVER, Ari and the Buffalo Kings playing original tunes inspired by Spanish guitar, classical flute, folksy three-part harmonies, and rhythms from around the globe, Mark Evans Band with Grammy winner Pat Robinson on keys and Rob Brodie on guitar and, end the evening rocking out to Arsenal. We also have three great food vendors including Latin Bites and Mary's Mobile Diner. The Music Fest is FREE and will be held in the triangle between Eclipse Brewing and The Station. A fun day for the whole family so bring a chair or blanket, grab a brew at Eclipse and munch on some tasty food surrounded by musical vibes. We would like to thank our sponsors! Without their generous donations Music Fest would not be possible. Gold sponsor: Gasper Roofing; Bronze sponsors: Holman Auto Group, PSE&G, The Soundplex, TNT Pest Control; Community sponsors: Audio Gods, Community Sports Shop, CMI, Custom Travel Services, DeMarco Dance Center, Eclipse Brewing, Gracewings, Modern Carpet, Sam Ash Music, ShopRite and Wegmans. Video.

It’s an American holiday that pays tribute to workers in the U.S. and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 and was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century. Labor Day is often celebrated with parties and parades, but that may change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. NJ.com shares what you need to know regarding what is open and closed on Labor Day 2021.

It's time to clear out your attic, basement and garage and unearth those give-aways because, after a years hiatus, Merchantville's Annual Town Wide Yard Sale is returning. This community yard sale is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 18th, from 10-4, and no registration is required. This is a great opportunity to promote our historic town and practice the Green Team's 3Rs - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle! Reduce the amount of consumables that need to be made or replaced. Reuse something with life still left in it. Recycle to make a positive impact on the environment. The yard sale will be advertised locally on websites and social medial outlets. This event attracts large crowds of junk-lovers ready to bargain and repurpose all your discarded gems. Don't forget - one person's trash is another's treasure.

On May 25, 2021 a meeting was held for the public to learn about the Merchantville Pedestrian Street Project. The project consists of the construction of new pedestrian street with streetscaping in the Borough’s Redevelopment Site and along a portion of East Park Avenue fronting the site. This project is intended to support the Borough’s future redevelopment and site reuse. The Redevelopment Site is a triangular tract consisting of numerous lots bounded by East Park Avenue and Centre Street, and an existing linear multipurpose trail. Consulting engineers from CME Associates of Parlin, NJ and representatives of the Borough of Merchantville conducted this online public meeting to inform the public about the project and to solicit input. Meeting materials are posted on the Merchantville website and comments will be accepted by Mike Troncone, CME Associates, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Borough of Merchantville seeks a Zoning Officer/Community Development Director. Candidates need experience in Community Development, Land Use application review and approval, board secretary and Zoning applications along with Historic Preservation application approvals. This individual must have strong customer service and computer skills, and be highly organized with attention to details. Ideal candidates should be able to multi-task and operate in a fast paced, ever changing landscape of municipal government and coordinate and collaborate with multiple other government offices. Complete details here. This position is still open. Application deadline: September 27, 2021. The Borough of Merchantville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

On August 27th the Borough of Merchantville launched its new website. So, when you logon to www.merchantvillenj.gov - the official municipal website of Merchantville Borough - you will notice a lot of changes. News Center, Upcoming Events and a photo slider are prominently displayed on the homepage. You'll also find easy access to forms and permits, agenda and minutes, payments, programs and a search bar on this updated site. Catch up or stay current on Council, Land Use, Shade Tree, Historic Preservation and Diversity meeting agenda and minutes. Browse through the calendar to search for monthly meetings and local events. It's still a work in progress so you may find that some links are not fully functional yet - so help out by dropping a line to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you spot a problem or connection error. Thanks!

Alijah Floyd-Brown's life will be celebrated during service at Alloway Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 1st at 11:30 a.m. Alijah was 9 years young and an incoming fourth grader at Merchantville School who bravely fought glioma cancer for 15 months. He passed peacefully on August 24, 2021. During those difficult months the school and greater Merchantville community stepped up to support the Brown family. That effort continues through an aftercare drive on GoFundMe.  Alijah is survived by his mother, Galaxy Brown, father, Troy Floyd-Brown, his sister, Serenity Floyd-Brown, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown and GG Thomas Brown and, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Full obituary.Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m. For those who plan to attend the family requests that you wear bright, joyful colors since they want to celebrate his life. 

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force invite family and friends on Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st at 7:30 PM to remember the loved ones we lost, and spread the message of hope to those still fighting the disease of addiction. Join us to help raise awareness of the crisis we’re facing within our community, help erase the stigma and advocate for change. Families were invited to submit the names and photos of their loved ones prior to the event to be shown as part of a remembrance slideshow. The slideshow, in the intimate setting of the vigil, provided a rare opportunity for families affected by loss to remember and celebrate their lost loved ones publicly. The photos also served as a stark reminder that drug addiction has become ubiquitous, affecting diverse communities in our area and across the nation. To learn more about this event, Click Here.

More than two dozen shrimp products sold nationwide by retailers including Target and Whole Foods were recalled by the FDA on Friday in a salmonella outbreak that has stricken nine people in four states, hospitalizing three, federal authorities say. The recalled shrimp was sold coast-to-coast under multiple labels, such as Whole Food's 365 brand and Hannaford's Nature's Promise. Potentially tainted shrimp includes tempura rolls sold at Target stores in California and rings of frozen shrimp distributed by Chicken of the Sea and sold at Meijer, along with bags of Meijer-branded bags of frozen shrimp.