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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.

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.

The Green Team is kicking off our 6 month TREX Recycling Challenge this Saturday, April 24th at the Community Recycling Event from 10am-2pm, sponsored by The Station Coffee. One of the three 55 gallon TREX Collection bins will be located at The Station Coffee for the entire 6 month period ending October 24th. Thank you to Matt and Nicole Eiland for their support and enthusiasm for this project! The TREX bench that Brent Dickinson’s successful campaign received will be on display at the event this Saturday. Here's a link containing specific details on what is, and is not, allowed in the bins. Please keep collecting and spread the word! 
 
 
 
 
 

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.

Garden enthusiasts love to get together to talk about the splendor of the garden. They also love to gather to share plants. Incredible Edible Merchantville and The Merchantville Garden Club will host Plant Swaps at the gazebo on the Chestnut Avenue bike path and Wellwood Park on Saturday on Saturday, May 1st, from 10 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Seed and plant exchanges allow gardeners in the community to come together and share seeds, cuttings, and transplants from their own gardens to swap with others - so clean out your garden beds by digging up and dividing some plants. Plant swap rules are easy to follow: bring a pest-free, beautiful plant, or two or three for trade; they can be potted or bare root as long as you’re prepared to part with them.

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