Hey there, Music Lovers! Time to get excited! Merchantville Music Fest is one week away! Music begins on Saturday, September 25th at 3:00 p.m. and we're excited to say that we have five great local or locally connect bands - The Koosmans an acoustic garage punk duo, Lounge Act dedicated to writing original songs and making the FINEST crepes EVER, Ari and the Buffalo Kings playing original tunes inspired by Spanish guitar, classical flute, folksy three-part harmonies, and rhythms from around the globe, Mark Evans Band with Grammy winner Pat Robinson on keys and Rob Brodie on guitar and, end the evening rocking out to Arsenal. We also have three great food vendors including Latin Bites and Mary's Mobile Diner. The Music Fest is FREE and will be held in the triangle between Eclipse Brewing and The Station. A fun day for the whole family so bring a chair or blanket, grab a brew at Eclipse and munch on some tasty food surrounded by musical vibes. We would like to thank our sponsors! Without their generous donations Music Fest would not be possible. Gold sponsor: Gasper Roofing; Bronze sponsors: Holman Auto Group, PSE&G, The Soundplex, TNT Pest Control; Community sponsors: Audio Gods, Community Sports Shop, CMI, Custom Travel Services, DeMarco Dance Center, Eclipse Brewing, Gracewings, Modern Carpet, Sam Ash Music, ShopRite and Wegmans. Video.

The Borough of Merchantville seeks a Zoning Officer/Community Development Director. Candidates need experience in Community Development, Land Use application review and approval, board secretary and Zoning applications along with Historic Preservation application approvals. This individual must have strong customer service and computer skills, and be highly organized with attention to details. Ideal candidates should be able to multi-task and operate in a fast paced, ever changing landscape of municipal government and coordinate and collaborate with multiple other government offices. Complete details here. This position is still open. Application deadline: September 27, 2021. The Borough of Merchantville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eilandarts Center has added more creative one-time workshops in August on Thursday and Friday, 8/18-20 and 8/25-27. They are opening their art studio and supplies to young artists. Whether kids feel inspired to paint, draw, or create a 3D piece, they can make whatever they want. While the time is theirs to freely create, a teacher will be present to help with any projects. Let your kids paint! We will create wonderful spring themed paintings on a canvas. ​Its lots of fun, bring a friend. Mosaic Arts is about creating beautiful works of art with an assortment of items. Your child can also spend the day learning how to cook everyone's favorite meal - pizza! We will make our pizzas from scratch and discover new vegetarian toppings. They are also offering a one day sewing workshop we will go over a couple of important sewing skills and make a pouch or pillow. Register TODAY for one, two or all of it.

It's time to clear out your attic, basement and garage and unearth those give-aways because, after a years hiatus, Merchantville's Annual Town Wide Yard Sale is returning. This community yard sale is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 18th, from 10-4, and no registration is required. This is a great opportunity to promote our historic town and practice the Green Team's 3Rs - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle! Reduce the amount of consumables that need to be made or replaced. Reuse something with life still left in it. Recycle to make a positive impact on the environment. The yard sale will be advertised locally on websites and social medial outlets. This event attracts large crowds of junk-lovers ready to bargain and repurpose all your discarded gems. Don't forget - one person's trash is another's treasure.

The Camden County Board of County Commissioners and its partners invite you to join them on Wednesday, August 11th, for a Medal Presentation Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. to honor our local heroes aboard the Battleship New Jersey. During the ceremony, the following 22 veterans will be recognized for their service: HT3 Michael R. Flory, Navy, Merchantville; Sp5 David M. Berg, Army, Cherry Hill; Sp5 Joseph S. Ochal, Army, Cherry Hill; OS3 Daniel M. Diaz,  Navy, Camden; A2 Frank A. Pauciello, Air Force, Collingswood;  Sp Justin Buonocore, Army, Collingswood; SK2 Charles H. Stewart, Navy, Haddonfield; Cpl. Otis J. Booker, USMC, Pine Hill; ABH2 George Phillips, Navy, Pine Hill; Sp4 Jacob W. Schaefer, IV, Army, Pine Hill; GMG3 Francis M. Boyle, Jr., Navy, Glendora; QM3 Jerome P. Brophy, Navy, Gloucester City; OSSN Steven J. Deluca, Navy, Gibbsboro; Sp4 Darryl Hester, Sr., Army Lindenwold; Sp4 Arthur J. Marsh, Army, Blackwood; Cpl. Donald A. Morrison, Army, Clementon; RM3 Thomas J. Ness, Sr., Navy, Gloucester; DT3 Robert W. Piegaro, Navy, Laurel Springs; Cpl. Leon C. Puszczykowski, USMC, Clementon; CS3 Charles M. Romond, Navy, Runnemede; GMG2 Robert L. Scherer, Navy, Mt. Ephraim; and, Sp4 Russell Zanetich, Army, Berlin.

Dennis Schmidt, age 73, a former school teacher and Vice Principal in Merchantville, NJ, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at home with his wife Andrea. Den was born December 12, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up in Barrington, NJ. Den had multiple Master's Degrees and was a US Marine Corp Veteran, serving during Vietnam. After leaving the Merchantville school district, Dennis became a labor relations negotiator for NJ school boards, ending his career as an independent consultant for school boards across the state. An avid skier, once retired he spent the majority of the winter months in New England with Andrea enjoying all types of snow related activities. He is survived by his wife, Andrea, step-daughters Kim Bove (Chris) and their two children, Alex and Madison; and, Whitney Michalczewski (Kevin) and their two children, Milo and Miller. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: MDS Foundation at: http://www.mds-foundation.org/donate. Full obituary.