Last evening the Merchantville Community Center was rededicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Organizations that use the center regularly, as well as friends of the center, were in attendance as Mayor Brennan gave a special thanks to the Camden County Improvement Authority for their support through funding and management of this project which included major structural repairs to the drainage system, accessible bathroom facilities, basement storage and the addition of an expansive terrace. In January the Borough announced that the Community Center would undergo extensive renovations over the next several months. The project will began around the third week of January and and was completed in the summer. During renovations the back section of the building as well as the playground area will not be accessible during this entire period.

Attendees at the 6th annual 2019 Merchantville Music Fest were treated to some fun during a 45 minute set with the colorful performers from Candy Volcano. This band features festive tributes to the music of the 1970's glam rock era brought to you by an extensive group of members - over 20! They performed songs by David Bowie, Sweet, T-Rex, Mott The Hoople, The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed and many more. Other bands at the fest included: Accessories of Yesterday, Strayaway Saints, Fair Use, The Not Fur Longs, Arsenal NJ and Sugar Rush Rocks. Fortunately the rain held off long enough to not dampen spirits so everyone could enjoy great music, food and community! 

During the Council meeting on Monday, November 11th, Mayor Brennan and Council extended their thanks to the Borough employees who have served our Country. Kevin Patti - Fire Chief of the Merchantville Fire Department, John Queen - Merchantville Police Patrolman and Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer,  and Steven Morrone Jr. - Merchantville Police Patrolman were honored with commemorative plaques during the Veterans Day meeting. Other items for discussion during the regular meeting included an updates on Police Collective Bargaining, the Redevelopment area, the status of Gold Medal Environmental and the Community Center.

The September and October issues of the Merchantville Observer have been posted online. The next issue is expected to be published and distributed in December. The Observer covers topics like monthly meetings, local events and human interest stories. Featured in October is the Music Fest on the 26th, an interview with Council candidates Ray Woods and Anthony Perno, a possible ban on single-use plastic bags at retail establishments in the Borough and Public Library offerings. They also feature advertisements from local businesses. You can read .pdf versions on their FB page.

Multi-person yard sale on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 308 Somerset Ave, Merchantville, NJ. Sale will feature the following items and so much more: antique caned rocking chairs, antique books, medicine cabinet, glassware, bottles; Remington "His First Lesson" cowboy print; vintage Libbey tulip stemware; designer woman's clothes size medium 8-10; artwork and decorative items including beautiful porcelain molds; Christmas decorations. Retail quality without the retail prices!