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Did you know that under the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, a petition signed by only 10 percent of the voters from the last election allows residents to begin the process of town consolidation without the support of your borough government? This obscure 2007 NJ law lets residents invite a study by Cherry Hill and ultimately end up as a ballot referendum by completely bypassing our municipal government.

Keep the town, merge the school, keep the school....

Which will it be? The town, the school, neither or both?
"People choose to live in a municipality for various reasons. Maybe it is the sociopolitical culture of the municipality. Maybe it is the appearance of the neighborhood they have chosen. Maybe it is the type or character of the school system. Maybe it is because of the quality of municipal services, such as good police protection or a quality library. Maybe it is because the type and price of housing they seek is in that municipality. Maybe it is because their family has lived in that municipality for a long time and there is a sense of tradition. Whatever the reasons, they have chosen this place as their home. In a democratic society, where change such as this is a matter of free choice, it should be up to the residents to decide if they wish to change their place of residence or merge their hometown with a neighboring municipality." http://bit.ly/96ADMn

Camden County Students Offered Free Meningitis Shots

Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez has announced that the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is offering free meningococcal vaccine to college bound students from Camden County through the Federal Reinvestment & Recovery Act. College-bound students may make an appointment to receive the meningococcal vaccine on Monday, August 16, 23 or 30 from noon to 4:00 pm at the Bellmawr Regional Health Center, 35 Browning Road, Bellmawr NJ, by calling (856) 931-2700.

REWARD OFFERED

A young boy with Autism is offering a $10 Reward for the return of his stolen bike. The bike is a 20" boys bike, burnt orange, w/ 2 Pirate stickers on the frame. Has a Bell memory foam seat. There is a small Schwinn logo on the front of the bike. The bike was stolen from his residence in nearby Cherry Hill and was most likely discarded somewhere in the Merchantville-Pennsauken area. If found, please call 609-314-1900.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Take notice that the Borough of Merchantville shall expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with N.J. Statute 39:10A: All abandoned & unclaimed vehicles impounded within Merchantville Borough jurisdiction. On this date shown: August 10, 2010 at 10:00 am at HELMRICH TRANS SYSTEMS INC. 4450 MARLTON PIKE, PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY.

Classic Towns Trolley Tour goes through Merchantville

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission chose to spotlight Merchantville and Moorestown during their first Trolley Tour. Both of these Classic Towns are viewed by the comission as communities that keep their history alive and are the unique places to live, work and play. Commission representatives and members of the historical society joined in the tour as community leaders spoke about their rich history and what makes their town special. Historical Society president, Maureen McLoone, was pleased that the tour promoting Merchantville would give people the opportunity to get a real sense of our legacy and our identity.

Nutrition Vouchers Available for Senior Citizens

Farmer’s Market Nutrition Vouchers for New Jersey fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs are available to Senior Citizens from the Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services. Eligible seniors will receive a $20 voucher. To qualify, recipients must be Camden County residents, 60 years of age and older, with an annual income not exceeding $20,036 (or $26,955 for a couple). Applicants must provide proof and income and residency. For more information, please contact the Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services at 1-877-222-3737.

Service Academy

U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg will host their yearly “Service Academy Information Day” on Sunday, September 12th from 9-12 at Rutgers University. This is an opportunity for sophomores, juniors and incoming seniors to explore a career in the military and potentially receive the equivalent to an Ivy League education. United States Senators are able to recommend students to the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy and the Naval Academy. High School students are invited to attend a seminar and question and answer session with representatives from these military academies. Parents and Guidance Counselors are also invited to attend.

Library food drive wrapping up

The Camden County Library System continues their food drive for non-perishable items such as peanut butter, jelly, pasta products and canned food including vegetables and fruits until Saturday, Aug. 7. Items can be dropped off at the Merchantville branch in a special collection bin. All food collected will be donated to the Food Bank of South Jersey.

The 92nd neighborhood

There are currently ninety-one identified neighborhoods in Cherry Hill Township. A comment posted on the online petition "supporting the goal of requiring Merchantville Borough Council to take the steps necessary to begin a merger with Cherry Hill NJ to save our community," is from a resident proclaiming, "As to those who say, we would lose our identity, I say consider this: We all recognize specific areas of Cherry Hill such as Erlton, Barclay Farms, Wexford Leas, etc. and that could be the same as Merchantville area of Cherry Hill. I say, "Go for it!"