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Bus Drivers Aren’t Stalling — They’re Following State Safety Law

September 8, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta New Jersey Law Mandates Bus Checks After Final Drop-Off: Montgomery Officials Stress Safety First Montgomery — When the school day ends and buses make their last stops, the job isn’t over for drivers New Jersey law requires drivers to…

Northeast Shooters Association Archery Hits the Mark in Montgomery Area

September 8, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Archery may not be the first sport that comes to mind when thinking about Montgomery’s athletic scene, but a relatively new organization is working hard to change that. The Northeast Shooters Association, founded in March 2024, is quickly establishing…

Montgomery Veterans Memorial Committee Sets Veterans Day Celebration for November 9

September 6, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery — At its September 2 meeting, the Montgomery Veterans Memorial (MVM) Committee voted to move its annual Veterans Day celebration to the Sunday closest to Veterans Day, beginning this year. The adjustment, committee Chair Dimitra Bairaktaris explained,…

From Montgomery to the Memories of Partition

September 5, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta When Montgomery resident Himanshu Bhatia speaks about his father, his words carry equal parts pride and admiration. That pride now extends to the wider world through The Lost Identity, a deeply personal memoir written by his father, Rajinder Bhatia. The book traces…

No Edits, No Spin: Montgomery BOE Candidates Speak Directly to Voters

September 4, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Headline News Montgomery is committed to providing fair, accurate, and meaningful coverage of the 2025 Montgomery Township Board of Education election. To give voters a clear picture of each candidate’s priorities, values, and vision for our schools, we prepared…

Our Approach to Community Voices and Election Coverage: Every Candidate, Unedited

August 29, 2025

Headline News Montgomery Staff At Headline News Montgomery, our mission has always been clear: to provide accurate, fair, and meaningful reporting that informs and strengthens our community. With that in mind, we want to share our position regarding Letters to the…

Residents Voice Concerns at Township Town Hall on Affordable Housing

August 26, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township’s Affordable Housing Town Hall drew a large crowd last night, as residents gathered to hear updates and voice concerns on one of the community’s most pressing issues. Mayor Neena Singh opened the meeting, underscoring the importance…

Montgomery’s Deer Management Program Highlighted at August 21st Township Committee Meeting

August 25, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta At its August 21st regular meeting, the Montgomery Township Committee heard an in-depth presentation on the township’s Deer Management Program from Open Space Stewardship Director Lauren Wasilauski and Wildlife Committee Chair Jamie McQuaid. The program, now widely regarded as a model…

Township Committee Meeting Agenda Made Simple for August 21

August 21, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Thursday, August 21, 2025 7:00 PMMunicipal Building What’s Happening at the Meeting Photo Credit: Nicholas Mistretta/headlinenewsmontgomery.com

FalRooney Summer Camp Honors Legacy of Michael Damato with Annual Award

August 18, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta The final Friday of summer camp in Montgomery Township carries a special meaning for campers, counselors, and families alike. Known as Michael Damato Day, it is dedicated to remembering a boy whose love of sports, radiant smile, and strong…

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Montgomery Administrator Reports New Resident Portal, Rev 250 Page, Transportation Survey and Facility Upgrades

May 19, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township has launched a new Rev 250 celebration page, is preparing a new online resident portal, and is reviewing planned upgrades to the Otto Kaufman Community Center and Senior Center, Township Business Administrator Lori Savron reported during the…

Montgomery BOE to Review Early Literacy, Policies, Insurance Renewals and Student Programs

May 18, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery Township Board of Education is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the Orchard Hill Elementary School cafeteria for a regular business meeting. The agenda includes a superintendent’s presentation on early literacy, along with…

Publisher’s Note: Headline News Montgomery’s Policy on Political Advertising and Candidate Endorsements

May 13, 2026

Headline News Montgomery Staff As Montgomery enters another election season, Headline News Montgomery wants to clearly state its editorial policy regarding political candidates, campaigns and election coverage. Headline News Montgomery does not endorse candidates for public office. We also do not accept advertising dollars…

Montgomery Planning Board Approves Route 206 Lot Line Adjustment, Hears Health-Focused Planning Presentation

May 13, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery Township Planning Board approved a Route 206 minor subdivision application, adopted a resolution for a previously heard signage variance, and heard a detailed presentation from Rutgers planning students on how public health considerations can be incorporated…

Montgomery Board of Education Hears District Updates, Committee Reports and Public Comment at April 28 Meeting

May 4, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery Township Board of Education received a series of district updates, committee reports and public comments during its April 28 meeting, with discussion ranging from student achievements and school programming to technology use, facility rentals and community…

 From Opportunity to Implementation  

May 4, 2026

Karen Tuveson | Contributing Columnist CREATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE: RETHINKING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PART 3) Part 3 of a look at how creative infrastructure strengthens local economies, supports public health, and activates underutilized space.  Building Forward Earlier parts of this series outlined a clear…

National Small Business Week Highlights Importance of Supporting Montgomery Businesses

May 4, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta As National Small Business Week is observed from May 3 through May 9, residents have a timely opportunity to recognize the role small businesses play in shaping the character and strength of the community. For more than 60 years,…

Montgomery Awarded $50,000 Grant to Support Health-Focused Planning Initiative

May 1, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY — Montgomery Township has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the statewide Plan4HealthNJ program, funding that local officials say will help strengthen the connection between public health and land use planning over the coming year. According to…

Montgomery BOE Approves 2026-27 Budget After Lengthy Hearing, Debate Over Costs and Staffing

April 30, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Board adopts spending plan with 6.37% tax levy increase after presentation by Business Administrator Andrew Italiano, public comment and extended discussion over healthcare, enrollment and staffing transparency The Montgomery Township Board of Education approved the district’s 2026-27 budget…

Township Committee Responds to Disturbing News at Montgomery High School

April 24, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY — Montgomery Township officials are speaking out following recent news involving the circulation of inappropriate images of students at Montgomery High School, calling the matter deeply troubling and reaffirming that the safety of children remains a top…