Public service is a family thing, says Ted Brennan, the newly-appointed mayor of Merchantville. Brennan's father, Patrick, served as the borough's mayor from 1995 to 2006. "And my uncle Michael was mayor of Collingswood for 20 years," adds Ted.

The Borough is pleased to announce the next steps toward redevelopment plans in the triangle area located between Chestnut and Park Aves. These improvements are possible through funding awarded to Merchantville through a Transportation Alternatives Grant.

CME Associates is holding a zoom meeting on Thursday, December 17th, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the final set of plans for crosswalk improvements to Centre Street within Pennsauken and Merchantville. The plans have been completed and the project is anticipated for public bid the beginning of the new year. To join the Zoom Meeting please use this ID: 930 2712 5032, click on this link:  https://zoom.us/j/93027125032 or dial into this number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York).

In Camden County, when the general election takes place Nov. 5, voters in some South Jersey municipalities won’t find a choice on the ballot.In almost 40 municipalities, a single party’s candidates are running unopposed for posts in the municipal governing body:Democrats face no GOP opposition in local campaigns in 15 towns, including Berlin Township, Merchantville, Oaklyn and Runnemede. Republicans are the only council candidates in Berlin Borough. http://on.cpsj.com/HdF3vZ

On May 25, 2021 a meeting was held for the public to learn about the Merchantville Pedestrian Street Project. The project consists of the construction of new pedestrian street with streetscaping in the Borough’s Redevelopment Site and along a portion of East Park Avenue fronting the site. This project is intended to support the Borough’s future redevelopment and site reuse. The Redevelopment Site is a triangular tract consisting of numerous lots bounded by East Park Avenue and Centre Street, and an existing linear multipurpose trail. Consulting engineers from CME Associates of Parlin, NJ and representatives of the Borough of Merchantville conducted this online public meeting to inform the public about the project and to solicit input. Meeting materials are posted on the Merchantville website and comments will be accepted by Mike Troncone, CME Associates, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Last evening, Mayor Ted Brennan introduced the borough's vision for the blighted triangular plot behind the old bank building, between Park and East Chestnut, and a mixed use concept proposal by Viking Group and architect/planners from Barton Partners that would help the borough activate the hub of its commercial district. The well-received presentation was attend by about 80-90 residents and business owners. If Borough Council and Viking come to agreement on a plan, they would be designated as the redeveloper, then the proposal would be subject to review by state and local boards. Meetings on the progress of this proposed project will be publicized and are open to the public. http://www.njpen.com/merchantville-residents-get-first-look-at-proposed-88-unit-downtown-redevelopment/