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Merchantville Diversity Committee's next meeting is in Wellwood Park July 22, 2021 at 6:30. The group is promoting a program called "One Book One Borough" to address a broad range of topics that impact communities. Their first issue is a book on Autism. The Committee’s mission is to promote an atmosphere of respect, understanding, and acceptance, ensuring the Borough is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow. We will work together with neighbors, businesses, and institutions to shape Merchantville into a community of greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. Meeting agenda.

The 2021 Merchantville Music Fest is on!Save the date: Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 3:00-8:30 p.m. in the downtown. MMF volunteers Jon, Matt and Charlene have been busy working to bring you an amazing music festival this year! They are excited to bring fresh local music and food to you this fall. Stay tuned to their FB page for more information! Calling All Food Trucks - We're looking for food vendors. For information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or DM them on Facebook. Enjoy this live stream from the virtual 2020 Music Fest.

Official results for Merchantville's Primary Election 2021 will be certified on or before June 22nd. Initial Vote by Mail and voting machine ballots were counted on June 8, 2021, shortly after close of polls. Subsequent Vote by Mail Ballots (postmarked timely on or before Election Day are counted daily through June 14th, provisional ballot beginning on or about June 15th. These unofficial results last updated on June 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. may be checked daily and currently show the following: Merchantville Borough Council (Democrat) Cindy Morales-Butts 416 and Daniel Sperrazza (404) Write-In (10). Merchantville Borough Council (Republican) No petition filed. Merchantville County Committee Man (Democrat) Joseph Bouvier (247), Louis Fiume (235), Chester Hicks (233) and Daniel Sperrazza (229). Merchantville County Committee Woman (Democrat) Angela Waldron (259), Maria Nina Scarpa (245), Maureen Higgins (231) and Danette Strader (231). No Republican county committee petitions filed.

Merchantville Democrats are out talking with neighbors to support get the vote out. Cindy Morales-Butts and Dan Sperrazza are running for two Borough Council seats in the June 8th primary. Cindy has resided in town with her family since 2004 and is an Instructor and Program Developer at East Greenwich Township Schools. Cindy is also a member of the Merchantville Diversity Committee and volunteers at Rowan's Success Coaching Program supporting student lifestyle and wellness. This is her first candidacy for elected office. Dan has been a resident since 2010, is a past president of South Jersey Young Democrats and serves as the Senior VP of Governmental Relations at Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. Dan was elected into Merchantville Council in 2013 and looks forward to continuing his works to strengthening the town for all residents. Activism at work, engaging with voters and promoting Democratic values. Maureen Higgins, Louis Fiume and Angela Waldron are running with Dan and Cindy to represent Merchantville for Camden County Committee by supporting and electing candidates at every level who will fight to level the playing field for Camden County’s working families.

Congratulations to Judge Oren Thomas III on his retirement as Municipal Court Judge, a position he has held since 1996. While Judge Thomas officially retired on December 31, 2020, the Borough finally got to fete him and celebrate his 23 years of service to Merchantville at the Community Center on Thursday evening, June 24th. Many in attendance, including the mayor, Ted Brennan, court administrator, Maureen Finnegan and current judge, Brian K. Herman, expressed their appreciation for his dedication to public service, gratitude for his legal competence and mentorship and, his fair and impartial application of the law.

In honor of Pride Month, the Merchantville Diversity Committee raised a flag to promote awareness of the history of the LGBTQIA+ community that has struggled to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. We remember the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, June 1969, and commemorate how far we have come with promoting tolerance and recognize the work yet to be achieved in promoting acceptance and equality. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally - and, especially in our community. The Merchantville Diversity Committee strives to promote an atmosphere of respect, understanding, & acceptance in our community by working together with neighbors, businesses, & institutions become a community of greater diversity, equity, & inclusion. Merchantville School Merchantville School earned the "No Place for Hate" award again this year and continues to promote tolerance with a variety of activities & events, an inclusive atmosphere and safe environment for our kids to express themselves. The MES PTA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee works to ensure an inclusive education for all students.

At the May 10th Regular Borough Council meeting, Merchantville's councilpersons approved the 2021 Market Off Centre and the following resolutions: R21-55 Referring Certain Matters to the Planning Board for Review and Recommendations; R21-56 Authorize Application to Department of Community Affairs for Recreation Grant at Community Center; R21-57 Property Maintenance Liens; R21-58 Authorizing 5 Year Contract with Gold Medal Environmental for Solid Waste Collection; R21-59 Formally Recognize the 19th of June as Juneteenth; and, R21-60 Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Grant Cycle October 2020-June 2025.

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