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Superintendent Highlights Board Service, Student Achievement and Community Spirit at January Meeting

January 30, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — From recognizing the Board of Education’s volunteer service to celebrating academic, artistic and community achievements across all grade levels, Superintendent Mary McLoughlin’s report at the Jan. 27 Board of Education meeting painted a picture of a…

Mayor Singh Honors Longtime Township Employees, Retiree Wilbur Hart for Decades of Service

January 30, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Public works veteran Wilbur Hart and more than two dozen Montgomery Township employees were formally honored for their years of service during the Jan. 22 Township Committee meeting, as Mayor Neena Singh read proclamations recognizing their dedication to the community.…

Behind the Snow Day: Montgomery Bus Staff Tackle Unseen Work to Keep Routes Running

January 26, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta While students and staff in Montgomery Township often see a snow day as a welcome break, the district’s transportation staff spends those same hours preparing to make sure school can safely reopen the next morning. Wheels of Change…

Montgomery Township Education Foundation (MTEF) Launches First-Ever Tricky Tray to Support Montgomery Schools

January 22, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Fundraising night set for Feb. 27 at Princeton Elks Lodge in Skillman The Montgomery Township Education Foundation will host its 1st Annual Tricky Tray Fundraising Event on Friday, February 27, at the Princeton Elks Lodge in Skillman, offering an evening of prizes,…

Montgomery Planning Board Reappoints Campeas Chair, Sets 2026 Meeting Schedule

January 14, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — The Montgomery Township Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting on January 12, voting to reappoint its leadership team and formally adopting its meeting schedule for 2026. Board member Dave Campeas was unanimously reappointed as chair following a…

Former Board Member Questions Audit Timing; Business Administrator Defends Process

January 9, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta At the January 6 Montgomery Township Board of Education meeting, a former board member used the public comment period to question how and when the district’s annual financial audit was handled—prompting a detailed response from Business Administrator Andrew Italiano.…

Correction: January 6 Board of Education Vote on Agenda Item 1.1

January 9, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta In our coverage of the January 6, 2026 Montgomery Board of Education reorganization meeting, Headline News Montgomery incorrectly reported that Board Vice President Maria Spina abstained from voting on Agenda Item 1.1. This was inaccurate. Maria Spina did not abstain from Item…

Montgomery Board of Education Clears Reorganization Agenda Despite Multiple Abstentions

January 8, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery Township Board of Education approved its full slate of reorganization and business agenda items at its January 6 meeting, despite several members abstaining on specific motions and one member recusing on another. With nine board seats,…

Todd Chosen to Lead Montgomery School Board; Spina Elected Vice President

January 8, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery Township Board of Education selected its leadership team for the new year during its January 6 reorganization meeting, following competitive nominations and roll-call votes for both president and vice president. Two Nominees for Board PresidentThe process…

Singh, Barragan Return as Montgomery Leadership Team at 2025 Reorganization Meeting

January 8, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township began the new year with continuity at the top as Mayor Neena Singh and Deputy Mayor Vince Barragan were reappointed to their leadership roles during the Township Committee’s annual reorganization meeting on January 7. The meeting opened with the swearing-in…

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Savron Updates Township Committee

August 19, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY, NJ — Montgomery Township Administrator Lori Savron provided updates on a wide range of municipal projects during the Aug. 6 Township Committee meeting. Residents Asked to Help Identify Roads, Sidewalk and Park ConcernsThe township’s Plan for Health team is continuing…

Fal-Rooney Sports Camps Celebrates 20 Years of Sports, Leadership and Summer Memories

August 14, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY, NJ — For two decades, Fal-Rooney Sports Camps has been giving local children a place to stay active, develop new skills and learn lessons that extend well beyond the playing field. This summer, the Montgomery-based camp is celebrating…

Montgomery Planning Board Approves PSE&G Substation on Trent Place

August 13, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY, NJ — The Montgomery Township Planning Board approved plans Monday night for a new PSE&G electrical substation on Trent Place, a project the utility says is needed to relieve pressure on existing substations and provide additional electrical capacity…

Township to Receive Supportive Housing Award

August 12, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Business Administrator Lori Savron announced that Montgomery has been selected to receive an award from the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey for one of its affordable housing projects. The project is a six-bedroom group home designed for adults with…

Township Seeking Permanent Fix for Route 601 Pothole

August 11, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY, NJ – Business Administrator, Lori Savron, addressed a recurring roadway problem on County Route 601 near the CSX rail crossing by Gibraltar, where a deep pothole has periodically developed. Because Route 601 is a county road, Somerset County has…

Cookie Franco-Herman Appointed Chair of Montgomery Municipal Alliance

August 7, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY, NJ — The Montgomery Township Committee appointed longtime community volunteer and Board of Education member Cookie Franco-Herman as chair of the Montgomery Municipal Alliance during its Aug. 6 public meeting. Franco-Herman was appointed through Resolution 26-8-217 to fill…

Montgomery Police Detail Flock Camera System, Privacy Safeguards and Role in Local Investigations

August 7, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY, NJ — The Montgomery Township Police Department provided a detailed look Thursday night at its use of Flock Safety automated license plate recognition cameras, explaining how the technology works, how the information it collects is controlled and how…

Rotary Fundraiser and Dance Factory Community Generate $1,600 Breast Cancer Donation

August 3, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Contribution made in memory of Leika Weintraub grew from Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary Club’s annual Run With Rotary event MONTGOMERY — A longstanding partnership between the Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary Club and The Dance Factory resulted in a $1,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Resource…

Headline News Montgomery Outlines Election Coverage Policy

August 3, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta News outlet will not endorse candidates, accept campaign advertising or edit candidate responses As Montgomery Township prepares for the upcoming Board of Education and Township Committee elections, Headline News Montgomery is reaffirming its commitment to independent, fair and…

Montgomery BOE Tables AI Policy, Reviews Limits on Board Member Communication

July 30, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Questions raised by Board Member Kathryn Worland prompted further review of parental consent language and how members communicate between public meetings MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Township Board of Education tabled a proposed artificial intelligence policy during its July…