Not one but two celebrations took place before and during Merchantville's Borough Council meeting on August 8th. First, a thank you, farewell and well-wishes were offered to Halil Gungor, proprietor of the Blue Monkey Tavern. He was presented and the "Keys to the City" in recognition of 18 years of service and memories. Next, the Borough recognized Sophia Bordi on her stellar freshman year leading the Haddon Heights Lady Garnets Softball team through a fantastic season that included numerous shut outs and taking home the State Championship and Tournament of Champions! Sophia is recognized across the country for her phenomenal skills both as a pitcher and behind the plate. Congratulations were shared with both.

We're counting down the days until S'more to Love in Merchantville this Saturday, February 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join us at Centre and Chestnut Streets to warm up by the fire and enjoy s'mores, Valentine crafts, Lady and the Tramp movie and Shop Merchantville for last minute gifts and treats! Celebrate valentine's Day with friends and family locally! #shopmerchantville 

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Haunts of Monsterville home decorating contest. Competition was fierce this year and winners were announced on Friday, November 5th at 7pm during the final Merchantville Market Off Centre evening. Votes for town favorites were collected through survey monkey and the winners of the Golden Broomstick in four categories were: 124 Maple Terrace for "Fresh Blood " awarded to a soul new to the competition; 27 Linden Avenue for "Eerie Exterior" awarded to a mortal with the most ghostly outside decor; 46 W. Walnut Ave for "Path to Doom" given for the most devilish walk-through experience; and, Adrian Rowan Photography at 1 W Chestnut Avenue as the "Monster Merchant". All of the haunt entries were incredibly creative and truly captured the spirit of Monsterville and made 2021 the biggest and best contest yet!

The Merchantville Police Department is accepting applications for full-time Police Officer. Candidates must have a valid Police Training Commission Certificate or waivable Class II Certificate. Applications may be picked up in person at Police Headquarters located at 1 W. Maple Avenue Merchantville, NJ 08109, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m or can be obtained here. The deadline for application submission is 11/12/2021. Printable application.
 

Mayor Ted Brennan shares a two-minute video for a quick Borough update on coming events, new restaurants and the opportunity to give your input on the downtown in a new survey. And, don't forget to sign up for The Borough Brief so you can follow weekly news in town via our e-newsletter.

According to Food & Wine Magazine, even the raisin specialists at Sun-Maid realize that — as good as their product may be the other 364 days of the year — it's the last thing most kids want to see on Halloween so, Sun-Maid has set up up a tongue-in-cheek "Raisin House" that embraces kid's fear of the shriveled grapes. Located in Merchantville, New Jersey, Sun-Maid's Raisin House currently features plenty of raisin-themed Halloween decorations visitors can view from outside. The Jersey town has an annual tradition of rebranding as "Monsterville" in honor of Halloween, which inspired Sun-Maid to take over the Perno's house at 3 East Cedar Avenue for their own house of raisin horrors. Trick-or-treaters will be able to walk up to the front door of the house and take Sun-Maid snacks from an "interactive hand sampling wall" and one part of the house "will be turned into a 'scare corridor' where zombies dressed in red bonnets will hand out samples at the end — a place for you to confess your rai-sins."

 

 

In 2016, Monsterville took root in Merchantville. Five years ago, Mayor Brennan and Councilperson Swann summed up the town's feelings in the Courier-Post. Halloween has always been a special holiday in town because of community participation and the beautiful tree lined streets and homes that are close in proximity to each other.  These qualities allow our walk-able community to capitalize on the Halloween where those characteristics lend themselves a lot to trick or treaters both from in and outside of town. The Monsterville concept is an extension of the borough’s commitment to Halloween which really began last year with the Haunts of Merchantville, a concept shepherded by Councilman Anthony Perno - a haunted house competition which competes for the prestigious “Golden Broom”. Halloween is one of the few holidays where folks literally go door to door and are greeted by smiling, welcoming neighbors. This is our moment to put on a show for our community and welcome them to our front porch. Halloween is the epitome of a community event, it requires participation, creativity and in small towns like Monsterville, the energy and excitement of the kids and adults alike as they walk around our decorated town is infectious. Brennan's favorite part: "Seeing the adults transformed into kids again once a year." Halloween fun in town dates back to 1939 when the Morning Post featured Merchantville's Business Association featured a parade and comic fashion show.

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