Wednesday, 16 December 2020 07:37
Bronze Certification Achieved
On Tuesday, December 15th, the Borough of Merchantville was pleased to announce that Merchantville has been awarded Bronze level certification from Sustainable Jersey. They extended thanks to community volunteers from the Green Team, Incredible Edible and the Garden Club: Dorothy Foley, Joan Brennan and Cindy Hertneck and, Borough Community Development Director, Mara Wuebker for their contributions towards this achievement.
Dear Merchantville Boro:
Congratulations! We are pleased to announce that Merchantville Boro has been awarded Bronze Level certification! Your application was approved for 13 actions in 9 categories for a total of 155 points. Your achievement will be recognized during a virtual awards ceremony to be held at the end of February/early March in 2021. An email about this achievement, the virtual event, and promotional materials (including a customizable press release, and customized certified logo) will be sent to the mayor, clerk, and all account users in January 2021. In the meantime if you have any questions regarding your Sustainable Jersey certification feel free to contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 609-771-2938. Please note that our offices will be closed from December 21 through January 1.
Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement!
Sustainable Jersey
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Wednesday, 16 December 2020 00:40
Grinch On The Loose!
Beware and watch out Merchantville friends and neighbors! it looks like the Grinch has come down from Mt. Crumpet and been seen lurking about town hoping to steal our Christmas cheer! That hairy, avocado green grouch with BIG yellow eyes and Santa cap was spotted this week tip-toeing around the side yard and front steps of homes on Volan Street, Poplar, Clifton and West Walnut Avenues. Last night, plotting to end holiday celebrations, he tried to scare the boy scouts during their meeting near the trail but, thanks to Mr. Waldron's quick action he was chased away. Later that same night the miserable fellow grabbed a festive planter from the mayor's home but, the shrieks and squeals from the Brennan kids sent him packing. Be vigilant citizens. COVID won't ruin our Christmas and neither will the Grinch!
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Wednesday, 16 December 2020 00:33
Winter Storm Advisory
The Borough of Merchantville continues to monitor the forecast for our first winter storm this season. In anticipation, we want to remind the residents of a few ways they can assist us in ensuring the roads are safe and passable. Depending on the duration and amount of snowfall, Borough trucks may plow your street several times. The Borough reminds residents to park all vehicles off the street and in driveways, to help plows navigate safely and efficiently. Where driveways are not available, we ask residents to please limit parking to one side of the street. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, please stay home and off the road for the duration of the storm. Limiting travel during and immediately after snowfall allows plow crews and emergency personnel to do their job safely, and greatly reduces the potential for accidents.
Here are some helpful hints to make snow removal less frustrating:
· Remove portable basketball nets from the street in front of your house.
· Do not park cars on the street from one hour after the snow has continuously fallen until 12 hours after the snow has stopped. This speeds the removal process and prevents cars from being plowed in.
· If possible, wait until the Borough plows have made a few passes on your street before cleaning your driveway.
· Do NOT shovel or blow snow into the street. Snow blowers should be adjusted so they blow snow toward your house.
· To ensure the safety of pedestrians, residents are reminded they must remove snow from sidewalks within 24 hours after completion of a snow fall
The end of the snowfall doesn’t mean the end of our work. Public Works employees will be working continuously to provide the best possible service to residents, and to ensure roads are cleared as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your help during this storm!
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020 08:38
Treat Your Pooch To Javy's
Javi's Gravy Sauce for Dogs is an easy and affordable way to add fresh flavors and smells to your dog’s dry food. Owner, Javi Quinones, dogs Bear and Buddy were picky eaters and never ate their dry food, and didn't like wet food - even the expensive kind. So Javi came up with a gravy made of 100% fresh meat or fish, kale, spinach, carrots and omega3 to mix with the dry food and they loved it! He thinks your doggie will too! The great thing is now our dogs are getting fresh healthy food and they lick their bowls clean. Shop online or stop by his shop at 177. S. Centre Street to grab some gravy for your pet's holiday dinner. #shopsmall #shoplocal
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020 08:17
Shop Local This Holiday
Are you looking for some special gifts this holiday season? Merchantville's business community is ready to serve up stocking stuffers, gift cards and handmade presents for that special someone! Follow Shop Merchantville on Facebook and Instagram all month long for great gift ideas you can find in town. Shop Merchantville is one place where you can find spots in town to eat and safely shop. Staying local to support your independently-owned businesses and restaurants this season sustains them and our community. Check out Merchantville's Business Directory for specials, store hours and safety steps. #shopmerchantville
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020 07:55
Officer Rulli Promoted
Officer Matthew Rulli achieved rank of Sergeant as he took the oath of office from Mayor Brennan on Monday evening, December 14th. The ceremony, which took place at 7:00 p.m. in front of Borough Hall, included a gathering of family, friends and municipal officials, as well as, many brother officers from neighboring police departments. Sergeant Rulli has been protecting and serving the Merchantville community for many years and earned this well-deserved promotion as he has been fighting pancreatic cancer.
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Tuesday, 15 December 2020 07:41
Winter Storm Prep Begins
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Monday, 14 December 2020 16:56
Boro Covid Cases Rise
Merchantville COVID-19 case total since March 2020 is 178. We have seen a marked increase of confirmed cases during the first two weeks of December, growing from 148 to 178 cases. This past weekend, the Borough added 10 cases: four on Saturday, 12/12 - a male in his 50s, a male in his 40s, a male in his 80s and a male in his 20s; five on Sunday, 12/13 - a male in his 30s, a female in her 30s, a female in her 40s, a female in her 70s and a female in her 20s; and one on Monday, 12/14 - a female in her 60s. Camden County added six new deaths and 1,005 additional cases caused by novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this weekend. Follow county data here. MASK UP - STOP THE SPREAD - FLATTEN THE CURVE
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Sunday, 13 December 2020 08:05
Carole Rowland, 81
Carole Suzanne Rowland (Ricords), 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 5, 2020, in Ellicott City, Maryland. Born July 1, 1939, to Herbert And Margaret Ricords in Merchantville, New Jersey, she was the sister of Herbert Jr., Richard and Ann (Dare) and the family divided their time between Florida and New Jersey. Carole had the biggest heart, and worked tirelessly as a volunteer in every community she lived: cleaning and painting public housing, assisting with battered women’s shelters, health organizations in the early days of the AIDS crisis, The Innocence Project, Habitat for Humanity and cold-case files with the New Orleans Police Department. She is preceded in death by her husband and her son Robert. She is survived by her children Francine (Mark), Patrick (Lisa) and Maria; her daughter-in-law, Lesa Petri; her siblings, Herb “Sonny”, Ritchie and Ann (Dare); her grandchildren, Kate, Anthony, Nicole, Joseph, Phoebe, Taylor and Julia; and, her great-granddaughter, Evelyn. Full obituary.
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Milestones
Thursday, 10 December 2020 00:04
Centre St. Improvements
CME Associates is holding a zoom meeting on Thursday, December 17th, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the final set of plans for crosswalk improvements to Centre Street within Pennsauken and Merchantville. The plans have been completed and the project is anticipated for public bid the beginning of the new year. To join the Zoom Meeting please use this ID: 930 2712 5032, click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/93027125032 or dial into this number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York).
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