It was just over a month ago when Merchantville resident Gerald Smith chased down a man he saw allegedly grab a purse from a woman outside Pathmark on Church Road. Monday night, Smith was recognized by the township council, who honored him at the start of their regular meeting by giving him a proclamation and declaring April 9 as Gerald Smith Day. Smith's quick actions were credited by police in stopping David Zane Jr., of Westville, who police said not only snatched a woman's purse that afternoon, but was wanted in multiple other towns on various charges.
Spring Beer Fest tickets going fast
The annual Spring Beer Fest sponsored by The Blue Monkey Tavern will take place on Saturday, April 27th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It's a tented outdoor event with almost 100 different craft beers, a few wines and food for purchase. This is one of the best craft-beer bars in the state. Get your tickets today - $35 - also available at the door. For more info (856) 661-8008 or visit our Facebook page.
Arts center to open downtown
We are excited to announce the opening of Eilandarts Center in Merchantville on April 14, 2013. It's a place where people of all ages can come to explore, learn, be engaged and grow. Our goal is to inspire and create a platform for a creative outlet in all the arts. By nurturing each individual’s creative potential, we aim to provide social and cultural benefits to the community as a whole.
2013 Egg Hunt is on TODAY!
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the lawns of the Merchantville Community Center on Saturday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Children ages 10 and under are welcome to come to scoop up eggs, candies and treats! Bring your brothers, sisters, friends...and parents and make sure to bring along a basket or bag to collect all your goodies. There will be a special guest appearance by the guy with the Big, Floppy Ears! Parents and relatives are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the fun with the Easter bunny! For information call 856-662-2474 ext. 157. Rain date: 3/30/13.
2013-14 School Budget
Within this budget all current programs are maintained and there are some enhancements to adhere with state mandates. 2013-2014 Budget Information Banked cap will be used in order to exceed the 2% cap plus 1.25% adjusted Health Care Cap. School Choice and Pre-School aid increases represent $278,475 which is 89% of the total state aid increase.
Driver remains in rehab
A man remains in a rehab facility awaiting indictment on charges that he was high on PCP and driving the wrong way when he struck and killed a mother and her teenage daughter. Keith Johnson was allegedly driving his Dodge Durango 100 mph in the wrong direction when he struck a Honda Odyssey driven by Anada Medina at the intersection of Chapel and Russell Avenues in Merchantville, N.J. in January. http://bit.ly/WSi281
Council caucus meeting tonight
Monday, March 25th beginning at 7:30 PM Borough Council will consider items for discussion including: Approvals of use of facility for Baseball parade, Handbill Ordinance for the Borough, Boiler repair vs. replace for Borough Hall, Taxi Cab licensing and registering, Budget, Crosswalk in Merchantville, Approval of payment for public events DJ services, Proclamation supporting Click it or Ticket, Use of facility approval for Community Recycling Event and Use of facility approval for Memorial Day ceremony.