The Blue Monkey Tavern & Niagara Fire Company FallFest returns on October 5th at 5 p.m. This annual celebration on Centre Street in Merchantville will offer over 75 beers to sample, including from regional favorites Cape May Brewing, Dogfish Head Brewing and Kane Brewing. Your friend - the wine drinker will have wine options available. And food trucks will be plentiful! Tickets are $40 and available for purchase, $45 at the door - so don’t wait. A portion of the proceeds from the FallFest go towards the Niagara Fire Company in Merchantville. 2 S. Centre St., Merchantville. (856) 661-8008. www.bluemonkeytavern.com.

The Merchantville Police Department would like to remind residents that we now have a permanent pill collection container located in Borough Hall, 1 West Maple Avenue. In the past, we collected old or unused drugs twice per year. Now, expired or unused medications can now be turned in during normal business hours which are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The container is located in the main hallway next to the drinking fountain. If residents have any questions, please feel free to contact the police department on our non-emergency line at 856-662-0507. 

Merchantville is a treasure trove of a variety of well-preserved styles of residential architecture. A classic mix of 19th and early 20th century architecture and tree-lined streets with beautifully maintained gardens define the historic borough and its vital downtown. Less than one square mile, Merchantville is home to almost 3,800 residents. Quaint and intimate, Merchantville offers an unprecedented and authentic sense of community. This interactive walking tour adapts and combines the Merchantville Historical Society's individual district tours. They can be walked separately or together depending what you choose to explore during your time in Merchantville. Detailed descriptions of the houses in each tract are linked to in the directions below or can be obtained in person at Borough Hall, One West Maple Avenue.

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush.

Eilandarts will celebrate 2019 Halloween in Monsterville and dedicate our monthly gallery show to all things Mystical and Magic – Dark and Light. No size restrictions. Any media- must be ready to hang (small sculptures accepted- please check with Nicole to make sure size is ok). Artists can submit up to 3 pieces. October Show will run from 10/1-10/31. Timeline: September 18th, Deadline for entries; September 21st, Acceptance notice; September 28th Drop off work- 12:00pm-3:00pm (or by prior arrangement); Show: October 1st – 31st; and, November 2nd Pick up work between 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. or by prior arrangement.

Transportation is the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants in New Jersey and the U.S. Electric vehicles can be game-changers when it comes to cleaning our air and reducing the cost of driving. The future of electric transportation is evolving rapidly, and PSEG wants to help it move along. Our utility’s NJ Clean Energy Future proposal supports the deployment of nearly 40,000 electric vehicle chargers across New Jersey. The obstacle that keeps millions of car-buyers from making the switch to plug-in vehicles is not the price, nor performance, nor the availability of an EV that meets their needs. It’s the lack of convenient access to charging stations.

A couple in Merchantville is downsizing and selling the contents of their home at an estate sale on Friday, September 13th and Saturday, 14th from 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Items include furniture, pictures, lamps, area rugs, bar stools, glassware, decorative bar accessories, dining room furniture, kitchen furniture, family room furniture, bedroom furniture, outdoor furniture with accessories. Also being sold is some holiday decor and HO trains with village houses. Terms & Conditions: Cash and Credit Cards only. Furniture pickup on last day of sale. Bring help to move heavy pieces. No return and no delivery policy. Come out and see for yourself. The address for this sale in Merchantville, NJ 08109 will be available after 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Merchantville Fishing Club's 3rd Annual Surf Fishing Tournament will take place on the beaches of LBI on October 19, 2019. This event is a team and individual tournament. Reserve your spot, come out and wet a line with us and be sure to bring the kids! Team (6 anglers) registration is $60.00. Individual registration is $15.00. Registration checks can be mailed - payable to Merchantville Fishing Club - to MFC Tournament Chair, C/O Gene Aikens, 30 Merion Lane, Maple Shade, NJ 08052. ASAC 72 hour rule applies. Morning of registration may be limited, so please call or email Gene Aikens @ 609-440-6994 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP. Award presentations and lunch begin at 1:00 pm at tournament headquarters located in the Surf City Fire Hall, 813 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, NJ 08088.

"The Academy" is a mockumentary Web Mini Series comedy about an elite dance school in NYC written, directed and produced by David Guggino. Watch as a film crew attempts to document the eccentric and, sometimes difficult, faculty. As a film crew attempts to document them the real fun begins! David Guggino grew up in Merchantville and received a B.F.A. from Joffrey Ballet/New School University. He is a film, TV, and video director/writer/producer/choreographer and a former pro dancer. His company is DTG Productions LLC - providing full production needs for out sourcing video, web, interviews, in-house videos and live events. The mission of his company is to provide collaboration and creativity bringing their vision to life!

Saint Peter's Parish is hosting its first-ever Polish-American Festival on Saturday, September 28th. Held at 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in Pastors’ Hall, the event features Polish food; performances by Polkadelphia, the Janosik Polish Dance Ensemble, and a guest appearance by the Aqua String Band; beer and wine; polka dancing; and more. Tickets are $40 per person and proceeds benefit parish initiatives. For more information, or to purchase tickets, e-mail Bobbie Bradley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (856) 662-7577.