Here's a listing of some local 4th of July events. Audubon: Fourth of July parade on July 4th 8:30 a.m. beginning at Amherst Road and Paris Avenue. Fireworks: July 4. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Audubon High School stadium. Barrington: Fourth of July parade on July 3rd 6:30 p.m. starting at the railroad tracks up Clements Bridge Road. July 3rd 9:30 p.m. Seating will be very limited and only in front of Woodland School. Camden: Watch fireworks from Battleship New Jersey on July 1st. The decks open at 7 p.m., with live music, face painting for the kids, food concessions, a cash bar and fireworks scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Oaklyn: Parade on July 4th at 10 a.m. from East Beechwood and Johnson Avenue to Oaklyn Public School. Collingswood: Concert and fireworks on July 4th at the high school stadium. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks start around 9:15 p.m. Gloucester City: Parade, concert and fireworks on July 3rd. Parade at 6 p.m. along Broadway and Charles Street and fireworks at the fields at Johnson Boulevard. Haddon Township: Independence Day Parade on July 4th at 11:30 a.m. from the municipal building at 135 Haddon Ave. to Crystal Lake Pool. Maple Shade: Fireworks on June 29th at 9:30 p.m. Maple Shade High School, 180 Frederick Ave. Moorestown: Fourth of July Parade on July 4th at noon from Chester Avenue to East Main Street, then downtown. Riverton: Concert in the park on June 30th at 5:30 p.m., 5K race on July 4th along the Delaware River starting at 8:15 a.m. and Children's Parade on July 4th at 10 a.m. 

The June issue of the Merchantville Observer is out. It is published monthly, distributed to households in the Borough and available in stores of advertisers. It is operated by General Manager: Edward H. Bohn III; New Editors: Agnes Madden and Jim Madden join Gail Meister; Distribution Managers: Jim and Jane Moore; and, Advertising Manager: Wally Hussong. Monthly .pdf versions are available on their FB page. Persons interested in helping with this publication and businesses interested in advertising in it may contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 1516, Merchantville, NJ 08109.

On May 13th, Thomas A. Holland, of Merchantville, was appointed by the Senate president to the New Jersey Military Skills Council. The Council is responsible to assess the condition of military skills and training in the State and to advise the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Education on expenditures from the Workforce Development Partnership Fund and other State funds for the training and education of workers in preparation for jobs with the military and supporting industries. The five military installations in NJ are: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; Picatinny Arsenal; United States Naval Weapons Station Earle; Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing; and United States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. 

Due to the size and scope of this year’s Merchantville Classic Car Show the committee is changing the trophy and judging process to streamline things. They will continue to review all cars that want to be judged, but will issue awards to the Top 88 vehicles by score. This method takes some pressure off our judges with regard to verifying year, make, model and class and hopefully recognizes effectively all of your hard work and efforts. They will also still have the annual Best in Show award as well as a few others. Car Show Pro show management software will be used to help power the event, as well as support judging. Remember the first 150 to pre-register get a free Merchantville Classic Car Show T-Shirt!

Congratulations to firefighters Alexander Grant and William Marshall on the completion of EMT Training - including more than 200 hours of coursework and 10 hours of Emergency Room time - through Mt. Laurel Emergency Medical Services. The Emergency Services Training Center is dedicated to providing quality training and education to our Fire, and Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Law Enforcement professionals, and organizations that serve our communities. Great job!

Open house this Sunday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at this absolutely charming and elegant three bedroom two and a half bath center hall colonial in Merchantville. Located on beautiful Saint James Avenue, it features a spacious formal living room with gas fireplace with beautiful mantel, hardwood floors, and french doors leading out to the 20' x 8' side porch. There is also a formal dining room with crown molding, hardwood floors and built in corner curio. Also featuring a very attractive foyer with a beautiful staircase leading up to the second floor. Next there is the huge modern kitchen with breakfast area and butler's pantry. Great for entertaining! A great education is available at Merchantville Elementary or St. Peter School K-8 and Haddon Heights High School and lots of shops and restaurants in the historic downtown. Presented by Tony Knox.