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Montgomery Township to Host Community Document Shredding Event at Farmers Market

July 17, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township Montgomery Township residents are invited to take part in a free community document shredding event on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the parking lot in front of the Montgomery Municipal Building, located at 2261…

Montgomery Cougars Unveil Early 2025 Varsity Football Schedule

July 17, 2025

Nicholas MistrettaMHS ’79 Cougar Sports Editor Friday Night Lights Return to Cougar Stadium This Fall Montgomery Township — The countdown to kickoff has begun as Montgomery High School gears up for the 2025 varsity football season. While the full schedule is still…

Montgomery Police Launch New Defensive Tactics Training, Engage with Local Youth

July 16, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township – July 16, 2025 In a proactive step toward enhancing officer safety and preparedness, the Montgomery Township Police Department has launched a new defensive tactics training program aligned with state mandates and modern law enforcement standards.…

Montgomery Township Committee Meeting Simplified Meeting Agenda for Thursday July 17, 2025

July 14, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:00 PMMunicipal Building What’s Happening at the Meeting New Ordinance (First Reading Only) No Final Votes on Ordinances Tonight Consent Agenda (Group Vote for Routine Items)A. Supporting NJ’s New Environmental Rules (“REAL Rules”)Montgomery supports stronger…

Montgomery Veterans Day Ceremony Expands into a Full Community Celebration

July 14, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery Veterans Memorial Committee has announced a significant change to its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, traditionally held on November 11, regardless of the day of the week. Beginning this year, the event will be held on the Sunday…

Simplified Agenda for July 9th Montgomery Board of Health Meeting

July 9, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township Board of HealthRegular Meeting Agenda – July 9, 2025Municipal Building, Council ChambersMeeting starts at 7:30 PM – Ends by 9:30 PM Welcome and Meeting NoticeThis meeting was properly announced and filed with the Township Clerk.The Board…

Meeting Recap: Public comment period dominated by development concerns; Eagle Scouts receive proclamations and new senior services are announced.

July 5, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Honors Local Eagle Scouts for Community Service Projects  The Township Committee  took a moment to recognize the outstanding achievements of three local Eagle Scouts with official proclamations. Abhitej Kanuri was honored for his installation of interpretive signage and 150…

Mayor Singh Urges Civility, Truth, and Community Engagement

July 4, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta In an emotional and pointed moment during last night’s Montgomery Township Committee meeting, Mayor Neena Singh took a brief but powerful pause before opening the floor to public comment, delivering a heartfelt appeal for civility, truthfulness, and constructive…

Montgomery Township Committee to Vote on Affordable Housing Plan – Commits $20,000 to Legal fight

July 3, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery, NJ – July 3, 2025 — At tonight’s meeting, the Montgomery Township Committee is scheduled to consider Resolution #25-7-226, which would formally endorse the Township’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) and adopt the accompanying Affordable Housing Spending Plan.…

Science Olympiad Team Honored at June 17 BOE Meeting for Third State Championship in Four Years

July 3, 2025

Montgomery High’s team continues to rank among the top in New Jersey and the nation. Nicholas Mistretta At the June 17 Montgomery Township Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Mary McLoughlin opened the public session with a moment of celebration, honoring…

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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…

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