It is time to enroll for your 2013 discount! Please note that even if you are currently receiving a discount, you must apply each year to continue receiving your discount. The enrollment period begins in October and continues through December. Stop by our Administrative Headquarters on Westfield Avenue in Pennsauken to pick up an application. Our Customer Support Representatives will be happy to assist you in completing your enrollment form.
Local burgaries solved
On October 10, 2012 detective’s from Merchantville and Pennsauken Police arrested two juveniles from Camden for burglarizing a house in Pennsauken. The Detectives interviewed these juveniles and they admitted to committing numerous burglaries in Merchantville and Pennsauken dating back to mid August. All of the recent burglaries On Westminster Avenue, Volan Street and Cedar Avenue where committed by these youths. Residents will be notified if we recover any property. Both police departments were assisted in getting the word out to their neighbors during this rash of burglaries by local members of their Neighborhood Watch.
Merchantville merger effort ends, for now
The question of whether Cherry Hill and Merchantville ought to merge won't be on the November ballot. Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn has effectively pulled the plug on a planned municipal-consolidation study that Merchantville Mayor Frank North didn't support earlier.
Taste
Come join us for the next Taste of Sicily the evening of August 23. Chef Carlo will be preparing an all seafood menu. Appetizer is Grilled Octopus Salad, First Course includes Risotto al frutti di mare, a risotto with fresh seafood in our homemade marinara sauce, our Second course is Bronzino a modo mio, a bronzino a white Mediterranean fish prepared Chef Carlo’s way and a light, summer dessert of limoncello.
Crime prevention urged by police
There were two more burglary attempts over this last weekend, in all cases they tried to open or unlocked doors and windows. It is extremely important to make sure your doors and windows are secure. If you are going away for a weekend or vacation, please notify the police department. Call 856-662-0507 and the police will take your emergency contact information; they will also keep an extra check in the area while you are gone.
Classic Town Gallery on display
DVRPC and the “I Love Classic Towns” Photo Contest judges have selected 51 photographs for inclusion in the touring gallery show. The exhibition will make its way through 10 towns inluding Merchantville - from Setptember 1st through 30th - during the coming year and features photos taken between January 1, 2010 and April 14, 2012 that highlight the many reasons to love life in the Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia. l
Veterans Medal Ceremony in Merchantville
Freeholder and Merchantville resident, Carmen Rodriguez, presented seven Camden County Military Service Medals to veterans, and their surviving family members, during Merchantville’s 14th Annual Car and Bike Show on July 21st. For the last 14 years Camden County has worked with the Borough of Merchantville to honor our veterans and this year we have seven recipients that have served their country with grace and valor in a time of war. Pictures