An infusion of $850,000 in federal funds should substantially upgrade a paved path here known as the "Merchantville Mile". One of the borough's biggest projects in years is to add lights along a path already popular with daytime pedestrians and bicyclists, officials said. It's also to offer a crosswalk and ADA-accessible ramps for residents of a nearby senior housing complex. Those changes will ensure The Mile “can be enjoyed by a wider population while addressing current safety issues," the borough said
La CHINESCA Merchantville
Yesterday, Mayor Brennan had exciting news for our town sharing that Merchantville's Joint Land Use Board approved the site plan application for the redevelopment of the old PNC Bank Building on Centre Street the night before. This development was presented by owner, Michael Pasquarello, Bishop & Smith Architects and Site Civil Engineering. When completed, it will compliment the existing downtown vision of creating and driving interest and foot traffic to our Borough by bringing in desirable restaurants, services and entertainment. The mayor communicated his pride in the efforts that the Borough
Fox29 Visits Monsterville
WAKE UP EARLY! Fox29 will be in Monsterville tomorrow morning - Tuesday, October 15th! Want to be a part of the fun? You'll have 2 chances to be seen, heard and help promote our Halloween Hamlet. First, head over to West Walnut at 7:15 a.m. to help us hype this year's 8th Grade Haunted House "Knightmare On Centre Street", the 5K Zombie Run and the Haunts of Merchantville home decorating contest. Then, meet us at the Station Coffee and the Blue Monkey Tavern at 8:15 a.m. to show off everything our downtown
2024 Monsterville Calendar
Ready, set go! Your 2024 Monsterville Calendar has arrived. Get decorating, get painting, get planning for this full month of spook-tacular fun ahead. Think you have the most haunting home or business in Merchantville worthy of the golden broomstick? Put your creativity to the test and register for the Haunts of Merchantville Home Decorating Contest - Enter if you dare! Please complete this form to register no later than October 13th. Join us in Monsterville on October 4th downtown along The Merchantville Mile
2024 Early In-Person Voting
Registered voters can now vote in-person prior to Election Day. Voters can visit any of the seven (7) locations located throughout Camden County during the Early Voting Period and vote their local ballot on a voting machine. Locations: Collingswood, Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, Camden City, Runnemede, Voorhees and Winslow. Hours Daily beginning October 26 to November 3rd, Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In Collingswood at the Collingswood Senior Center,
Get a Flu Shot
The Merchantville Health Department and The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services recommends everyone get a flu shot this flu season. An annual flu vaccine can reduce illnesses in the community, decrease the time missed at work and school, and prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. Don’t wait to protect yourself and your family. The Board of Commissioners has scheduled 10 locations for the 2024 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program. As is the tradition,
Church Walking Tour
Merchantville's Historical Society invites you to a walking tour of our Houses of Worship on Sunday, September 29th, at 2:00 p.m. Beginning at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 43 West Maple Avenue, we will have the opportunity to visit the interiors of four of Merchantville's churches. At each stop there will be a presentation on the history of that church in our town, as well as details of the architecture, stained glass and other points of interest. From St. Peter's we will continue up Maple Avenue with visits