This is the second issue of Sustainable Merchantville, a publication highlighting efforts by our town – its Council, organizations, and residents – to make Merchantville a sustainable community. Sustainability means meeting the environmental, social, and economic needs of our community today in a way that considers the impact on future generations. Because of all the good work happening in our beautiful little borough, Merchantville continues to be recognized as a certified and bronze-awarded Sustainable Jersey community. (Learn more about Sustainable Jersey at www.sustainablejersey.com.)

Read more: Welcome to Sustainable Merchantville - A Small Community with a Big Commitment

At a little more than a mile, many of you have strolled, jogged, or ridden your bikes along this paved trail, which is laid over railroad tracks that was once the Camden & Burlington Railroad. But did you know that the Merchantville Mile is part of a much larger network of trails that, when complete, will encompass some 800 miles across

Read more: “The Merchantville Mile” - A Small But Key Segment of the Circuit Trails Network

The Merchantville food co-op held its first volunteer meeting this past Sunday at the Pennsauken Library, where several Merchantville and Pennsauken locals gathered to discuss the co-op’s vision and future volunteer needs. Led by a group of volunteers, the co-op strives to provide the community with a small grocery store stocked with fresh, locally sourced produce and goods, and be located within walking distance to many Merchantville and Pennsauken residents. Volunteers participated in an interactive game to define the co-op’s vision

Read more: 1st Volunteer Meeting Marks New Beginning for Local Food Co-op

We’re launching a local food co-op. Please come on board! Need a convenient way to do your weekly shopping without leaving town? Want to source local, fresh food year-round? Eager for an affordable grocery option that’s also right down the street? Sick of spending gas driving to pricey Whole Foods, Wegmans, Mom’s Organic, or Reading Terminal Market? Tired of waiting for summer weekends to hit a farmers market three towns away? So are we!

Read more: Let's Talk Food Co-ops

When was the last time you passed by a meadow filled with flowers and plants in their natural habitat? You may soon experience such a sight at the Merchantville Community Center. The Green Team is seeking approval from the Borough Council to dedicate a section of lawn at the Community Center as a meadow, returning it to

Read more: Beautify Merchantville While Saving Costs: Create a Meadow

Please join us at our first meeting to discuss our volunteer priorities and needs and determine working groups for the Merchantville grocery co-op. We will be gathering in the Pennsauken Public Library Community Room, 5605 N Crescent Boulevard, on Sunday, April 28th from 4:00-5:00 to continue the planning stages for the food co-op we envision for Merchantville and neighboring towns. Food co-ops are independent, community focused,

Read more: Merchantville Co-op Meeting

Hey everyone we’ve got some exciting news for our Merchantville First Friday Night Market on July 5th. A special visitor will be with us for an hour, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to come out and say hi to BLUEY from Characters4U at our Red, White & BLUEY themed market in just two more weeks. Merchantville's Market Off Centre runs from 5:00-8:00 p.m. along The Merchantville Mile

Read more: BLUEY @ The Market

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