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Speaker Mike Maloney urges students to “keep writing the American story” at Montgomery Veterans Day ceremony

November 11, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — A powerful Veterans Day message centered on service, sacrifice, and responsibility to future generations was delivered Sunday by Montgomery Veterans Memorial Committee member, Mike Maloney, at Montgomery Township’s annual observance. Maloney served from 1984 to 1987 in Marine…

Veterans honored at Montgomery ceremony; observance moved indoors due to weather

November 11, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Montgomery Township held its annual Veterans Day observance on Sunday, November 9, with veterans, first responders, scouts, educators, students, and residents gathering at the Municipal Building’s Committee Meeting Hall after the event was moved indoors…

House fire displaces residents; officers rescue elderly occupant

November 7, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — An early-morning house fire on Opossum Road prompted a multi-agency emergency response and the rescue of an elderly resident, according to Montgomery Township Police. At approximately 4:13 a.m. on November 7, Montgomery Police, Montgomery Fire…

NEWS ALERT: Veterans Day Ceremony – Venue Change

November 7, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Please be advised that due to impending inclement weather this Sunday, November 9, the Veterans Day Ceremony has been relocated from Veterans Park to the: Montgomery Township Municipal BuildingCommittee Meeting Hall100 Community DriveSkillman, NJ 08558 The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. Photo…

Headline News Montgomery: Local Election Totals and Candidate Statements

November 6, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Township CommitteeFour candidates sought two Township Committee seats. Reported vote totals Candidate statements Vince Barragan:“I’m humbled by the show of support from my neighbors and fellow residents – Thank you! I’d like to thank Chris and George who…

Municipal Alliance Committee Sounds Alarm on AI Risks in Digital Wellness Talk

October 30, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — The Municipal Alliance Committee devoted a significant portion of its October 13 meeting to “digital wellness,” zeroing in on the fast-growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life and the risks it may pose—particularly to…

Montgomery Cuts Ribbon on Inclusive Playground Built for All Ages and Abilities

October 29, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY, N.J. — Montgomery Township officially opened its long-awaited all-access playground on Friday, Oct. 24, celebrating the new space with a ribbon-cutting at the Municipal Center in Skillman. The 11,500-square-foot playground was designed so that residents of all…

Montgomery Township, PBA Reach Four-Year Police Contract

October 27, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TWP., N.J. — Montgomery Township has reached a new labor agreement with its police officers, formally ending negotiations with the township’s Police Benevolent Association (PBA), and closing out an almost 11-month period in which officers had been working…

From Startup to “Milich Field”: Honoring Coach Zoran on the Postcast

October 24, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta In this special episode of the Postcast, host Maryann Post pays tribute to Coach Zoran Milich—the founding coach who built Montgomery Cougar football from the ground up and, along the way, shaped a community. Maryann reflects on Coach…

Montgomery Scales Back New Building in Affordable Housing Plan After Pike Run Agreement

October 21, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Township Committee announced a major shift in its affordable housing strategy at the Oct. 16 meeting: an agreement with the owner of Pike Run will extend affordability controls on existing apartments, reducing the need for new…

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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…