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. 

After two years of restructuring and redesigning Merchantville Online we're back! Over the next few weeks we'll be adding archived articles and tweaking a few things - like the event category - but up and running after a lengthy hiatus.

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.