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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…

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…

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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…