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Borough Hall, 1 W. Maple Avenue, Merchantville NJ 08109 Phone: 856-662-2474
Welcome to Merchantville, recently named a Classic Town by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. We are a close knit Borough with an eclectic variety of home styles dating from the 1800s to present, located just minutes away from NJ Transit’s High Speed Line to Philadelphia, Gambler’s Express to Atlantic City and Light Rail to Camden Riverfront and Trenton Capital Complex. A “Shade Tree” community, Merchantville features tree-lined streets, parks and playgrounds and bike/walking path. We have a quaint downtown shopping center with restaurants, a market, specialty shops, yoga studios and an array of services dedicated to beauty enhancement. Merchantville - a great place to be part of the community and know your neighbors.
- Frank M. North, Mayor
**NO PARKING WHEN SNOW COVERED**
Residents may have noticed new signs posted on several main roads in town.
The signs, which state "No Parking When Road Snow Covered" have been installed on Park Avenue, Centre Street and Maple Avenue to assist the snow plows in clearing the roads after a storm.
Once the roadway has been plowed "curb to curb", residents may resume parking on these streets.
Any questions regarding parking can be addressed to Chief Wayne Bauer at 856-662-0507.
The police department is advising all private snow removal contractors of
NJ Statute 39:4-77.3 which:
"prohibits anyone on private property from depositing snow
on public roads, streets, or highways or in public lands"
See the link for a complete copy of the law.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/AL11/110_.PDF
Curb Cuts at Various locations in the Borough
A Community Development Block Grant has been approved for ADA Curb Cuts at Various locations in the Borough of Merchantville. Beginning approximately August 8, 2011 R.J.M. Construction will begin working in the following areas to complete handicap ramps. Residents will be notified before work begins.
- Lexington Avenue and Maple Avenue
- Springfield Avenue and Maple Avenue
- Walnut Avenue and Centre Street
- Plymouth Place and Church Road
- Ivins Avenue and Church Road
GOOD NEWS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Camden County has just announced that the Borough of Merchantville received an Open Space Grant in the amount of $25,000. This is more good news for the Community Center. This money will be used for exterior work to the park and the playground areas. We also recently received confirmation of the HUD grant that we applied for in the amount of $166,250 for renovations to the exterior of the building. This will include repairs to the slate roof, chimney, stucco and gutter replacement. Along with those funds, CDBG funding has also been allocated for the Community Center ladies restroom in the senior luncheon area. Each of the projects are scheduled to begin this year.
2012 (schedule) for Borough Council meetings
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