The Borough of Merchantville is now accepting applications for Parks and Playgrounds Director. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the overall Parks and Playgrounds program and approves all daily camp activities with the program Co-Director. He/she is responsible for communicating with parents, guardians and other camp staff during and outside camp hours of operation. The Director is responsible for the care, safety, protection and supervision of the camp environments, staff and participants.
MES Read Across
It was another busy, fun day on Tuesday, April 4th, at Merchantville School as members from several Borough services, teachers and others joined the students for a day of reading! Mayor Ted Brennan, our Camden County Librarian Ms. Orbanus and former teachers Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Harvey-Wilson, and Mrs. Batterman shared their love of reading with Merchantville's youngest residents. Thank you to everyone that came in to spread the joy of reading.
Step Back In Time
Merchantville was covered in a recent article about Small Towns Raymond Goldfield in Only In Your State. Since launching in 2015, Only In Your State's team of travel writers has penned over 100,000 articles highlighting the hidden gems, little known attractions, and natural wonders of each of our 50 unique states. Collectively, our articles have reached millions of passionate readers and have brought love and attention to hundreds of small and large businesses across the nation. "With An old-school
Summer @ Eilandarts
Eilandarts Center has just posted offerings for their Summer Program 2023 for kids ages 5-14. Their week-long themed program runs from July 5 through 21st. Morning classes are from 9:30 a.m. to noon and afternoon classes from 1:00-3:30 p.m. The morning session from July 5th-7th features Pets and Critters for ages 5-9: Puppies, elephants, bugs, and birds - explore a
Hazardous Waste Collection
Camden County hazardous waste collections began on on Saturday, March 25th. During these collections, county residents can bring hazardous materials not suited to be thrown out into the regular garbage such as antifreeze, oil-based paints, weed killer, household cleansers and more. The next five collection dates will be held on April 15th at the Public Works Complex. 713 N. Atlantic Avenue, in Collingswood; May 6th in the parking area at the corner of Atco and Raritan avenues, in Atco; June 10th at the Camden County Public Works
Easter Egg Hunt 2023
Chickens and Eggs
Interest in backyard chicken keeping on the rise as price of eggs remains high.