At the next Farmers Market on July 7th Desiree's Desserts will feature the following sweets - Blueberry, Peach and Lemon Fruit Pies, Gluten-free desserts, Carrot, Lemon and Vanilla with Berry Filling Mini Cupcakes, Agave Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies, Blueberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Buns and Peach Cream Cheese Breakfast Buns.

At next market Balic and Coda Rossa Wineries will focus a spotlight on fine wines made locally. Coda Rossa, named for the red-tail hawks that live their our vineyard, is located in the heart of Franklinville and offers a fine selection of red and whites as well as wine-making for groups or families. Balić Winery, in Mays Landing, makes more than 27 award-winning wines. These vineyard will offer tastings and wines to Merchantville Farmers Market visitors on 6/16.

The farmers market vendors all SOLD OUT by noon and were all THRILLED! The late-coming customers were understanding and enthusiastic for weeks to come. Market volunteers like Carrie and Griifin Kidd got the chance to meet and talk with a lot of people, and there was a lot of positive feedback

Our next market, on June 16th, will feature some of the freshest, local produce around from Darmo's Farm, in Moorestown since 1907. Desiree's Desserts specializing in providing very small to large desserts made with high quality ingredients, zero trans fats, zero artificial dyes, additives and preservatives. Michelle Tomlinson's Potato Salad, the ultimate side dish - for years a staple at the Alden Cafe in Maple Shade. Coda Rossa Winery, whose passion for wine goes far beyond the delicious aromas and flavors that exist within each bottle. Balic Winery, a Mays Landing winery featuring more than 27 award-winning premium and ultra-premium wines. Nature's Own Farms, purveyor of 100% natural chicken, beef, eggs and cheeses. Merchantville's own Chef Rebecca Bailey of the Tea Kettle Bakery & Cafe, offering homemade jams, jellies and salsas.

After three merger meetings and no progress towards funding a study the consolidadtion process is on hold. Meetings originally scheduled for May 1st and June 5th were canceled by the commission. At the last meeting, in March, participants from Cherry Hill Township requested that several legal questions - including liability issues - be answered prior to considering sponsorship of an RFP for a study consultant.

A Memorial Day ceremony will take place in Merchantville's Wellwood Park located at Maple & Linden Avenue on Monday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. There will be a wreath laying, guest speakers and refreshments. The program will be conducted by Bernie Henderson, F.W.Grigg Post 68 Deputy Commander, The American Legion, Merchantville, New Jersey.  This year's event speakers are Borough Councilman, Ted Brennan, Chaplain Lt. Col. Christopher Miller and Major Glenn Bartschinger. The theme for 2012 is "Military Chaplains and Battalion Commanders". In the event of inclement weather the service will be held at the Community Center, 212 Somerset Avenue. For questions or additional information call 856-662-2474.