The Borough of Merchantville is looking for a non-paid part-time community relations student intern, approximately 7-10 hours per week. Candidates should be seeking a degree in communications, digital studies, government relations, management information systems and e-commerce, marketing, public relations, or other related fields and, will and be eligible for course credits. The intern’s hours can be flexible, based on the student’s class schedule and the particular requisites of the educational program to obtain course credits. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Community Development Director and the Borough Clerk to assist with the preparation and dissemination of information regarding community events and programs, day-to-day public announcements, and municipal achievements - updating and maintaining information on the Borough’s official website, social media accounts, electronic newsletter and flyers. The selected candidate may work on specific projects, such as transforming content from the Borough’s current web application to another application, helping to create digital documents for use on Borough website, or developing a marketing video for the Borough. Requirements: Strong writing skills, social media knowledge, experience or desire to learn Facebook’s advertising platform, website design/content organization preferred, graphic design, photography, or videography skills a plus. Please submit cover letter and resume to Denise Brouse, Borough Clerk, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The Borough of Merchantville is an equal opportunity employer.

On Tuesday evening, more than 100 Borough officials, faith based leaders, school representatives and residents came together at a forum in Wellwood Park to discuss, listen and speak about our town and the issue of racism before us in the current social movement. Borough and school officials, many residents, neighbors and faith based leaders and groups shared their stories, feelings, concerns and praise. The School of Light Church, dedicated to empowering a generation for purpose by developing gifts and basic skills through education, resources and training, posted a video recording most of this event on their Facebook page. Thanks for capturing and sharing this significant event.

On First Friday July 3rd, our "Market Off Center" returns from 5:00-8:00 p.m. along the trail and Ryan's Retail will be holding their first pop-up event since reopening. Ryan's will have 10 vendors - six inside and four outdoors to create extra spacing. Pop-Up vendors include: Scentsy, Royelleblu Fashions, Varsha's Art, Positive Strong Beautiful You, Hopes Head Wrap, Bear Soaps, Laly Fashioon, Memom's Crafts, MoRi Handmade Soap & Bonsai Bling. Come out and support everyone as we try to pick back up from where we left off. As an added feature STRENGTH will be performing at 7:00 p.m. outside on the dock, followed by some distance jamming from Disco Gerald at 8:00 p.m.

June is the month we celebrate Merchantville's birth in 1874! While current circumstances have caused states to ban public gatherings, such as parties and celebrations, let's toast the founding of our small but strong borough 146 years ago and, honor the efforts of the many public servants, volunteers and business owners who have helped to strengthen and sustain our community. As we start planning for the Borough's Sesquicentennial, Mayor Brennan and Council want you to know that they are committed to continuing their work on your behalf and moving initiatives forward that will promote progress and secure a vital and prosperous future for residents and businesses. Merchantville's history.