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Montgomery Township to Honor Local Heroes at Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

October 10, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Montgomery Township will once again come together to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with a community Veterans Day Ceremony at the Montgomery Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park. The event will…

Court Issues Mixed Ruling in Mary Jacobs Foundation Dispute

October 7, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta ROCKY HILL, NJ – The ongoing legal dispute surrounding the Mary Jacobs Foundation, formerly the Mary Jacobs Memorial Library Foundation, took a new turn last week with a summary judgment issued on September 8, 2025, in Somerset County Chancery…

Brushstrokes of Connection: Montgomery Hosts Reception for New Lobby Art Exhibit

October 7, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The municipal center lobby has a new heartbeat this fall: a sweep of contemporary abstracts by local artist Richa Rashmi, whose work blends meditative calm with raw, expressive energy. The township will celebrate the installation with…

Montgomery Dedicates Cougar Stadium’s Field as “Milich Field,” Honoring Founding Coach Zoran Milich

October 5, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Sports Editor Editor’s note: Headline News Montgomery, owned by MHS alumni, extends our congratulations to Coach Zoran Milich and our thanks for not only his tireless work building the program, but also for being a steadfast…

Rotarians in Action: Scholarships, Youth Leadership, and Community Service Shine in Montgomery

October 1, 2025

We’re excited to announce a brand-new feature at Headline News Montgomery — a contributing columnist series bringing unique voices and perspectives to our readers. Our first columnist is someone who knows Montgomery inside and out: Donato Nieman, who served as Montgomery’s Township Administrator from 1999…

Montgomery Cougar Football Fundraiser Powers Program’s Growth On and Off the Field

September 30, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery High School football program has a lot to celebrate this fall—and even more to look forward to. On the heels of a commanding 36–7 victory over Watchung Hills, the Cougars (4–1) are not only closing in…

Montgomery Honors Its Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Brunch

September 30, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township — On Saturday, September 30th, the Montgomery Municipal Complex on Community Drive became a gathering place for gratitude and celebration as the Township hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. The event recognized the extraordinary individuals whose…

Local Legends The Shaxe Deliver Rare Acoustic Set at Ottoburger

September 30, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta For more than three decades, Montgomery’s own The Shaxe have been known for their rollicking, electric blend of alt-southern rock and jam band improvisation — the kind of sound that fills ski lodges in Lake Placid, lights up festival stages,…

Montgomery Veterans Visit Lower Middle School, Inspire Students with Service Stories

September 29, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery — Students at Montgomery Lower Middle School received a living history lesson on Friday, Sept. 26, as members of the Montgomery Veterans Memorial Committee shared their personal experiences of military service. The program, organized by Veterans Committee…

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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…

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