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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…

Inclusive Playground Update

August 13, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Parks and Recreation Director John Groeger provided an update on the township’s 11,500-square-foot inclusive playground—one of the largest of its kind in Somerset County. Located on Community Drive in front of the Municipal Complex, the playground is designed for children…

The PostCast Premieres!

August 12, 2025

Headline News Montgomery Headline News Montgomery is proud to announce that the very first episode of The PostCast, hosted by Montgomery’s own Maryann Post, is now live on both YouTube and Spotify. In this debut episode, Maryann sits down with Dimitra Bairaktaris, Chair of…

Historic EMS Funding Increase

August 11, 2025

Nicholas Mistretta Mayor Neena Singh announced that the township’s annual EMS donation will increase from $70,000 to $80,000 in 2025—the largest contribution in Montgomery’s history. “They are always ready to serve, protect, and care for our community in times of need,”…

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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…