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School Board Member Urges Return of Advanced Math, Calls for Data-Driven Accountability

July 2, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta At the June 17 Montgomery Township Board of Education meeting, board member Ting Wang emphasized the need for increased transparency and the use of systematic data in district decision-making. Wang called for a clearer picture of student performance…

Stay Informed: Your Easy to Read Guide to the Upcoming Township Committee Meeting Agenda

June 30, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Note: This summary is part of a new feature we’re offering to help make local government more accessible and transparent for our community. As part of this effort, we are publishing meeting agendas in simple, plain language so residents can more easily understand…

Montgomery Township Board of Education Honors Four Beloved Retirees for Decades of Service

June 29, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta At its June 17th meeting, the Montgomery Township Board of Education took a moment to pause from policy and procedure to celebrate the legacy of four dedicated staff members who will retire at the end of the school…

Planning Board Responds to Residents Concerns. Joins Lawsuit with other Municipalities.

June 29, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Thursday’s session marked the continuation of a heated three-hour hearing on June 23, now stretching into what some residents say feels like an unrelenting rush toward adoption. The plan, which fulfills the township’s affordable housing obligations as set…

Montgomery Approves Sweeping Affordable Housing Plan Amid Infrastructure Questions

June 27, 2025

A Tale of Two Towns: Hillsborough and Montgomery Take Divergent Paths on Affordable Housing Mandate Nicholas Mistretta Two Somerset County neighbors—Hillsborough Township and Montgomery Township—have responded in sharply contrasting ways to the state’s Fourth Round Affordable Housing mandates under Governor Phil Murphy’s…

417 Homes Proposed for Kenvue Site—Residents Push Back Hard

June 25, 2025

Master Plan Hearing Draws Packed Room, Sharp Criticism Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — The Montgomery Township Planning Board heard more than three hours of public comment Monday evening during a contentious public hearing on the township’s proposed Fourth Round Housing Element…

Montgomery Township to Unveil Fourth Round Affordable Housing Plan at Monday’s Special Planning Board Meeting.

June 22, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township’s Planning Board will hold a special meeting this Monday, June 24, at 5:00 p.m. to present and discuss the town’s Fourth Round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan (HPE/FSP)—a required update to comply with New Jersey’s affordable housing…

Montgomery Moves Forward with Demolition, Senior Services, and Stormwater Success

June 20, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta At the June 19 Township Committee meeting, Township Administrator Lori Savron delivered a comprehensive report highlighting significant progress on several key initiatives, ranging from long-awaited demolition plans to enhanced services for seniors and environmental compliance success. Demolition of…

Montgomery Residents Urged to Attend Critical Meeting on Griggstown Causeway Safety

June 20, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County officials will hold a public information session on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to present findings and hear feedback on the Griggstown Causeway (CR 632) Concept Development Study—a critical infrastructure review that could shape the future of…

Remembering Kim Borredon: The Heart of Alfonso’s Pizza and a Montgomery Treasure

June 19, 2025

The Mistrettas Montgomery Township is mourning the loss of a beloved community member and a local icon. Kim Borredon, the warm, tireless, and unmistakable face of Alfonso’s Pizza, passed away this week — leaving behind not only her family and…

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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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