The Borough of Merchantville and Merchantville Legion Post 68 will host a Memorial Day Service and Groundbreaking Ceremony on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Legion Post 68 is working with the Borough the Borough, the Taskforce, the Travis Manion Foundation and Philadelphia Team RWB to build a Veterans Memorial walkway in Wellwood Park. The walkway will be constructed with engraved bricks that can be purchased to honor those veterans in your life. The groundbreaking will take place on Memorial Day in the park, directly following our annual Memorial Day service. The brick walkway will link our WW1 monument with monuments honoring Veterans of all wars located several yards adjacent to one another. All are welcome to attend. Please be advised of masks and social distancing requirements. Engraved 4" x 8" bricks are $50 each and engraved 8" x 8" bricks are $100 each. Armed Forces emblems are only available on the larger bricks due to size constraints. Brick requests can be found on the F. W. Grigg Post 68 website and under the "forms" tab. For questions please call John Brouse at 856-304-1501. Thank you all for your tremendous support.
National Police Week
This year May 9th - May 15th encompasses National Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Due to certain restrictions imposed by COVID-19 most of the events surrounding police week will be held virtually this year. For a listing of events and how to view them please see the below image.
So far this year 119 Law Enforcement Officers have lost their lives while serving their communities. Join the live stream Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, May 13th at 8:00 p.m. on Facebook.
Letter to Mom
Recently The Collingswood Patch asked readers in more than 1,000 communities to share what their moms mean to them in "Love Letters To Mom". Almost 200 people responded, paying tribute not just to moms but sometimes to grandmas, sisters and daughters who deserve recognition for Mother's Day on May 9, 2021. Sherri Boardley from Merchantville penned a Happy Mother's Day to Martha Boardley giving thanks for showing her what motherhood is all about and raising strong independent women.
Enjoy Some Indian Cuisine
Aroma Indian Bistro was started in 2017 and is dedicated in providing an upscale experience with impeccable food at an affordable price. They offer the most exquisite and authentic Indian cuisine in South Jersey. The menu encompasses the very best of North Indian Curries, Tandoor Specials, South Indian curries and includes vegetarian, meat, seafood, gluten-free, and vegan options. To complete your dining experience, they carry traditional Indian drinks and desserts. All pandemic health and safety requirements are followed. Located at 43 S.Centre Street. Call 856-320-4501 to Dine-In or Take Out. Reservations through opentable.com.
Mother's Day 2021
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents Day. The modern holiday began in the United States, at the initiative of Anna Jarvis who organized the first Mother's Day service of worship and celebration at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 15, 1962. It which serves as the International Mother's Day Shrine today.
JFKLiving in d'Ville
Meet Jeremiah, Pip, Melisa, and Justin - a real estate team that lives and breathes South Jersey. They recently finished a sales video highlighting many of Merchantville’s businesses for one of our most impressive historic residences, 5 East Chestnut Avenue, in the historic Cattell Tract District. Combining Montana grit, British charm and Jersey passion, this lively team's diversity is what makes JFKLiving service special. In 2017, founder Jeremiah Kobelka recognized that the modern day real estate consumer relies on technology now more than ever and developed a unique digital strategy. Subsequently they were recognized as Zillow’s Top 1% Agents in the US. The JFKLiving Team is brokered by Keller Williams-Cherry Hill. Enjoy the video!
Four Wins for Foley
Boston University earned a pair of this week’s Patriot League Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving awards when the League office announced winners on Tuesday. Lehigh and Loyola Maryland both received one award. Greyhounds’ junior Jonathan Brooks earned Patriot League Male Swimmer of the Week, while Lehigh senior Ann Foley, from Merchantville, was named female swimmer of the week. Ann notched four wins on the day - two individual and two relays - as the senior was key to the Mountain Hawks' win over Rider, 84-38. She took first in the 100 freestyle (54.31) and the 200 free with a time of 1:57.53. and was a member of the winning 4x50 relay (1:39.95) and 4x100 relay (3:40.91).