Please be advised that beginning on or about Monday, June 3rd the following roads: Westminister Ave (Maple to Somerset), Poplar Ave (Maple to Myrtle) and Cedar Ave (Centre St to Penn St), are scheduled for concrete, improvements, and the removal and repair of the existing roadway, a new asphalt surface course will be placed. No vehicles are to be parked in the roadway from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During most times the roads will be open to local traffic only.

The Merchantville Observer is an independent newspaper serving the residents of Merchantville. It is published monthly, distributed to households in the Borough and available in stores of advertisers. It is operated by General Manager: Edward H. Bohn III; Editors: Jeff Bonfield and Gail Meister; Distribution Managers: Jim and Jane Moore; and, Advertising Manager: Wally Hussong. Monthly .pdf versions are available on their FB page. Persons interested in helping with this publication and businesses interested in advertising in it may contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 1516, Merchantville, NJ 08109.

NJ Pen wants you to tell them about the people, places, and members of your community that make it what it is, and they’ll share those stories with their readers. They're asking their readers to help identify the people and places on which they should shine a light to tell those stories better. The categories include: The Local Hero, The Small Business That Changed My Life, The Most Welcoming Space, The Outstanding Public Employee or The Teacher Who Made a Difference. Eligible nominees will hail from the towns in their coverage area: Audubon, Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Haddon Heights, Haddonfield, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Oaklyn, and Pennsauken. Submit your entries here.

On May 30th, Ladder 129 and Squad 1-1 from the Merchantville Fire Department covered the Collingswood Fire Department while they operated at a late afternoon fire in a Collingswood triplex that drew an all-hands response from seven local fire companies to the 100 block of Haddon Avenue. The following day they stopped by Merchantville School to promote the Junior Firefighter program where the 7th and 8th graders had an opportunity to learn about the responsibilities of becoming a volunteer fire fighter. Thanks for your service!

The backstop at Wellwood Park has been repaired after being damaged by a fallen tree several months ago. Take advantage of this family-friendly field space to enjoy a pick up game of baseball or softball in the park. We look forward to seeing Merchantville Little League return to the park for games and practices - as they did in the '80's and '90's.

From June to October, on the First Friday of each month, Merchantville will run a Night Market with fun for the whole family including food trucks, vendors, live music, movies and more in the downtown along Chestnut and Centre streets. Many local food businesses and retail shops will be open late and word on the street is that Merchantville will be celebrating their 148th Birthday during opening night with a bounce house, some activities for kids. Woot, woot! Any local organizations/nonprofits that want to participate with an activity or just be there with a booth, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Get up-to-date info about the vendors joining us for the kick-off of our first Night Markets on Friday, June 7th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on our Facebook page. Movies will be hosted by the Merchantville Task Force behind Eclipse Brewing - show time for "The Goonies" begins at 7:15 p.m.