Flash Flooding July 6th
On July 6th, much of our area experienced massive rainfall and flash flooding. Street and municipal drainage pumps usually cannot handle severe flash flooding. Because flash floods dump massive amounts of water in a very short time, they rapidly overwhelm the physical capacity of storm sewers and pumps, turning roads into rivers. Municipal pumps have a maximum flow rate (e.g., removing a half-inch of water per hour). Flash floods often exceed this capacity in minutes. Storm
Golf Director Wanted
The Township of Pennsauken has announced an employment opportunity for a Director of Golf. Under direction, this person is responsible for daily management of the golf course and its facilities; directs the operations which are consistent with an overall management program that requires sufficient revenue generation; does other related duties as required. This position offers an excellent benefit package, including a defined benefit pension plan
PEA Shredding Event
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission is hosting its annual resident-only shredding event at the Park Avenue School Campus, 8201 Park Ave., on Saturday, April 5th, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. This paper-only shredding event is solely for Pennsauken and Merchantville residents, not businesses; those who attend must bring an I.D. Items for shredding should be placed in the rear of the vehicle, such as a trunk, truck bed, or an unoccupied back seat. Things that can be shredded include anything that has your signature, account number, social security number, etc., as well as any type of medical or legal information; documents can range from bank statements and credit card offers to tax forms and utility bills.
Cut Your Clutter - Shred It!
On Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Merchantville and Pennsauken residents are invited to the Pennsauken Environmental Commission's annual resident-only shredding event at the Pennsauken Municipal Building and Library Complex, 2400 Merchantville Ave. This paper-only shredding event is solely for residents, not businesses and those who attend must bring an I.D. Items for shredding should be placed
No Kings March
Our peaceful movement on is only getting bigger and stronger. On Saturday, October 18th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. a "No Kings" March with Cooper River Indivisible will stage at the Westmont PATCO Station, 100 Stoy Avenue in Haddon Township. People will begin to up for the march at noon. We will be collecting items you bring for the Food Drive from 11:30 am to 12:30 at the location indicated. The march will begin moving at 12:30
Meet the Mayors
The Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber Of Commerce - PMAC Network - welcomes anyone interested to have lunch and hear of all the great things happening in Merchantville and Pennsauken from Mayor Ted brennan and Mayor Nicole Roberts. Mayor Brennan is expected to speak about working to help create opportunities and events for local businesses in both towns and the surrounding area. PMAC works as a "team" to help grow and sustain local businesses and better serve our communities.