Congratulations to Merchantville's 2024 recipients of the Frank North Volunteer of the Year Award - the team who brings Merchantville's Market Off Centre to you every month from May - October, and, to our Business owners of the Year, Chris and Beth Mattern from Eclipse Brewing. This year's recipients received their awards from Councilperson Ray Woods on Wednesday, March 19th, before a crowd of volunteer organizers and businesses owners at the Borough's annual Community Roundup.

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Join the Merchantville Historical Society on Tuesday evening, April 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center to learn about our history with Holman Ford. Did you know the Holman Organization began in Merchantville 100 years ago? Merchantville resident Steward Holman began with a Ford dealership in 1924. It was important to him not to be just successful but to be a good employer and give back to the community. With roots in Merchantville and branches throughout the world, come hear Carl Ortell, Vice Chair at

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Public Service Announcement: Officers from the Merchantville police Department will be conducting stop sign enforcement in high traffic areas such as the intersection at Lexington Avenue and Volan Street to ensure that our residents are safe, this is a daily task our officers perform throughout the Borough. Failure To Observe Stop Or Yield Signs 39:4-144. The statute reads as follows: No driver of a vehicle or street car shall enter upon or cross an intersecting street marked with a "stop" sign unless:

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There S'more to LOVE in Merchantville! On Friday, February 7th, grab your friends and family to enjoy an evening in the heart of Downtown Merchantville complete with tasty treats, music, and FUN from 6:00p to 8:00 p.m. Toast a FREE S’more by the fire and jam to live music. Get creative with a Valentine's Day craft and enjoy a magical night in our historic downtown with neighbors and friends. The fun takes place on East Park Avenue alongside Eclipse Brewing. Enjoy a pour or two

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The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute today announced the Mayors Wellness Campaign “Healthy Town” winners for 2024 and Merchantville Borough achieved its first Healthy Town Up and Coming designation. These cities and towns go above and beyond to improve health and wellness in their communities through innovative programs in areas such as exercise, healthy eating, and mental health education and awareness. Offerings such as a community farmers market, 5K race, and a health fair engaged residents in opportunities to participate in activities promoting health and community connectedness. “The Borough of Merchantville is honored to be recognized for the first time as a Healthy Town Up-and-Coming. We are proud of the efforts by our Board of Health members to lead Merchantville residents in activities and programs that encourage

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The Borough of Merchantville is accepting resumes and applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer. Applications can be picked up at borough hall or at our website, www.merchantvillenj.gov. Please share with your family and friends. Applicants must be an New Jersey resident at the time of employment, over 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, have a valid NJ drivers License and successfully pass a psychological and medical exam as well as drug screening. CPT (Continued Professional Training)

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Dorothy Foley, from the Merchantville Green Team, accepted our annual recognition for Bronze certification on behalf of the Borough at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon in Atlantic City on November 19th. This gathering included leaders in the sustainability movement representing state agencies, academic institutions, businesses and the 466 New Jersey municipalities participating in Sustainable Jersey. Over 450 people were in attendance this year for the luncheon and 78 towns

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