Borough of Merchantville

Borough of Merchantville Welcome to the Official page for the Borough of Merchantville! Merchantville was primarily farm land until about 1851. In 1889, Francis F.

Rumors of the coming railroad were the impetus for land aquisition. Although the town was originally part of Stockton Township, the citizens of Merchantville petitioned the state to become an incorporated Borough. This became effective May 18, 1874. The second growth occurred in the automobile age when feasible studies for the building of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge began in 1914. After the First

World War, lots were bought and development began anew. When the bridge opened in 1926, new streets on the southern side of Maple Avenue were cut through, individual homes built and the Borough gradually developed to its near present population. lIn addition to improved means of transportation, location was important in growth of Merchantville. Maple Avenue was on a ridge 80 feet high, the air was 'pure', and churches and shopping were convenient. Eastlack, local author, described the Borough, "Here you have an already established town, healthy, pure air, well lighted, well governed with every convenience befitting, wide awake, prosperous town, and where the people are hospitable and will gladly welcome all who seriously think of locating with them."

Sign up today for parks and playgrounds so we can properly plan and hire counselors. We accept cash or checks. Office ho...
06/10/2026

Sign up today for parks and playgrounds so we can properly plan and hire counselors.
We accept cash or checks. Office hours are 8:00-4:30 Monday-Thursday and 8:00-12:00 on Friday. You can also use the black drop box at the left side of the building. New weekly options available this year.

Borough Council meeting takes place tonight, June 8, at 7:30pm inside Borough Hall. Agenda available here,
06/08/2026

Borough Council meeting takes place tonight, June 8, at 7:30pm inside Borough Hall. Agenda available here,

Home Department Municipal Clerk Agendas, Minutes, Resolutions, Ordinances Agendas, Minutes, Resolutions, Ordinances Document Center The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function. Search...

Merchantville's Birthday Celebration is happening right now! Obstacle courses, relays, prizes, music, Kona Ice, DaVilla’...
06/06/2026

Merchantville's Birthday Celebration is happening right now! Obstacle courses, relays, prizes, music, Kona Ice, DaVilla’s and more! PLUS, register your kiddos for Parks and Playgrounds Camp!

06/06/2026
Kick off the weekend at the Merchantville Market Off Centre tonight from 5-8pm! Then enjoy a beautiful Saturday in town ...
06/05/2026

Kick off the weekend at the Merchantville Market Off Centre tonight from 5-8pm! Then enjoy a beautiful Saturday in town with the Pride flag raising at 10am (Borough Hall ) followed by Merchantville's Birthday Celebration at Wellwood Park 11-2pm. It’s another fantastic weekend in Merchantville!

Join Sustainable Jersey and Incredible Edible Merchantville for a 🌳FREE🌳 community meetup Tuesday, June 6, exploring ho...
06/04/2026

Join Sustainable Jersey and Incredible Edible Merchantville for a 🌳FREE🌳 community meetup Tuesday, June 6, exploring how trees support climate resilience, biodiversity, local food systems, and cooler, greener neighborhoods across South Jersey.
Learn about Merchantville’s Maple Hub & Stockton Maple Project, including Tiny Forest initiatives and local reforestation efforts alongside the Shade Tree Commission.
Hear from recent SSJ grantee Oaklyn Shade Tree Committee about local tree planting and stewardship projects happening right here in South Jersey.
Connect with others interested in sustainability, community action, and greener neighborhoods across our region.
Light bites & refreshments will be served.
📍 Merchantville Community Center
212 Somerset Ave, Merchantville, NJ
Tuesday, June 9
Doors open at 7 PM | Program begins at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend - please register in advance through Eventbrite to help us plan seating and refreshments:

Join Sustainable South Jersey (SSJ) for a community meetup about trees, climate resilience, biodiversity, and local stewardship.

Seek alternate routes, S Centre to be closed this evening for emergency road work. The Merchantville Police Department w...
06/02/2026

Seek alternate routes, S Centre to be closed this evening for emergency road work. The Merchantville Police Department will be directing traffic.

Trouble finding time to register your kiddos for Merchantville's Summer Parks and Playgrounds? The Borough is offering t...
06/01/2026

Trouble finding time to register your kiddos for Merchantville's Summer Parks and Playgrounds? The Borough is offering two opportunities outside regular office hours to register. TOMORROW, June 2, at Borough Hall until 7pm and SATURDAY, June 6, at Merchantville's Birthday Celebration from 11am-2pm! Camp begins June 22, don't wait ☺️

Join the Merchantville Diversity Committee June 6 at 10am for the Borough’s annual Pride flag raising! Don’t miss Pride ...
06/01/2026

Join the Merchantville Diversity Committee June 6 at 10am for the Borough’s annual Pride flag raising!
Don’t miss Pride Day, hosted by on June 20 from 12-4pm in N. Centre St! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

06/01/2026

The Merchantville Diversity Committee proudly celebrates and supports the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year. We honor the strength, resilience, and advocacy of those who have helped build a more inclusive world where everyone can live authentically and be embraced for who they are.
Together, we celebrate pride, progress, love, and acceptance for all.

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1 W Maple Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ
08109

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

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+18566622474

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