You can help keep the environment clean and green on Saturday, June 23rd, by participating in the combined Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Collection drive-through event at Camden County College, Peter Cheeseman Road, Blackwood, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Click here for more dates and a list of what to bring.

On the agenda at the Council caucus meeting this week are resolutions appointing Roy Adair as new Public Works manager, six liens for property maintenance, an RFP for 109 Myrtle Avenue and 309 Plymouth Avenue, liquor license renewals for Manasur, Mitchell Z and First Jay and hiring of Patricia Fields as the 2012 Parks and Playgrounds administrator. Also to be discussed are the use of the Community Center grounds by St. Peter’s and hiring of two reserve police officers Robert Mulhern III and Dominic Massimoare.

New Jersey's 2012 November school elections will take place on Tuesday, November 6th, the date of the General Election. Merchantville will have four (4) open seats on the ballot, 3 – three year terms and 1 – two year term. For the convenience of prospective candidates, NJSBA's Candidate Kit provides resources for anyone considering running for their local school board online at The NJ School Boards Association. The deadline for filing is Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

Important Election Dates

Nominating Petitions

New Jersey's 2012 November school elections will take place on Tuesday, November 6th, the date of the General Election. Merchantville will have four (4) open seats on the ballot, 3 – three year terms and 1 – two year term. For the convenience of prospective candidates, NJSBA's Candidate Kit provides resources for anyone considering running for their local school board online at The NJ School Boards Association. The deadline for filing is Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

Important Election Dates

Nominating Petitions

On May 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. a public hearing will be held before the Planning Board of the Borough of Merchantville at the Borough Hall on the application of Ato Swann for a variance to permit Retail Sales, Retail Sales of Prepackaged Food, and Charge for Admission. The variance is sought for 21 S. Centre St., Merchantville, NJ. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. A copy of the application and exhibits are on file at Borough Hall. Official Notice.

The Borough of Merchantville invites proposals for development of 29 Volan Street, Merchantville, NJ. The Borough will receive sealed proposals on Tuesday, May 22nd no later than 10:00 a.m. The minimum bid is $50,000. Proposal packages are on file and may be examined at the Office of the Borough Clerk. A pre-proposal meeting will be held at Borough Hall on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Following the meeting, an inspection of the property will be conducted. RFP 29 Volan Street