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Montgomery Honors Donald W. Matthews for 57 Years of Service to the Township

December 19, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY — At its December 18 meeting, the Montgomery Township Committee formally honored longtime resident Donald W. “Don” Matthews, recognizing his extraordinary 57 years of public service and leadership in nearly every facet of township life. Matthews, who will officially retire…

Montgomery Upper Middle School Brings “Beauty and the Beast JR.” to Life in Charming Opening Night Performance

December 13, 2025

Nicholas MistrettaMHS ‘79 Montgomery — The auditorium at Montgomery Upper Middle School was transformed into an enchanted castle Thursday night as students took the stage for the opening performance of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast JR.”, a polished, energetic production that…

Montgomery Police Hosting Holiday Food Drive Drop-Off for Families in Need

December 12, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township residents are being invited to help fight food insecurity this holiday season by contributing to a county-wide community food drive supported by local police. The Montgomery Township Police Department is serving as a collection site for the Somerset County…

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Campaign Targets Impaired Driving Over Winter Holidays

December 11, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta SOMERVILLE — Law enforcement agencies in Somerset and Hunterdon counties will be stepping up patrols and impaired-driving enforcement now through New Year’s Day as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” winter holiday campaign, officials announced. Somerset…

Historic Windmill Relocation and Business Praise Highlight Township Correspondence

December 11, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY — The Township Committee’s correspondence segment at the Dec. 4 meeting featured two very different but equally community-centered messages: support for relocating a long-standing windmill to enhance a local historic site, and a note of praise from…

Wood Stove Cited as Likely Cause of Route 601 Garage Fire

December 10, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta A detached storage garage in the 300 block of Route 601 was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon, prompting a large multi-agency response and the temporary closure of the roadway for more than three hours, according to the Montgomery…

Montgomery Planning Board Advances Stormwater Master Plan, Reiterates Affordable Housing Direction

December 10, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Township Planning Board on December 8, 2025 approved Stormwater Master Plan Amendment dated December 2025, following a detailed presentation that stressed the township’s stricter-than-state stormwater standards, the growing complexity of flooding and water quality challenges, and the…

Montgomery Administrator Highlights Rotary Peace Pole Plans, Seeks to Revive Friday Shopping Bus

December 10, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY — Township Administrator Lori Savron used her report at the Township Committee’s December 4 meeting to outline two community-focused updates: plans for a Rotary-sponsored Peace Pole installation at Montgomery Veterans Park and an effort to renew and…

Montgomery Committee Advances Open Space, Public Safety, Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Funding in Series of December 4 Votes

December 9, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY — The Township Committee moved through a substantial slate of business on Dec. 4, approving a wide range of resolutions by roll call vote that touched nearly every corner of municipal operations — from open space preservation…

Pacific Southern Railway Donates $7,000 to Rocky Hill EMT and Fire After Record Train Show Turnout

December 9, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta ROCKY HILL — The Pacific Southern Railway will donate a total of $7,000 to Rocky Hill Fire and EMT services, following strong community support for the club’s annual Southern Pacific train show and open house, organizers announced. James “Murr” Murray said the…

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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…