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Montgomery Township Committee to Address Budget Cap, Infrastructure and Community Initiatives at March 31 Meeting

March 31, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Montgomery Township Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, March 31, with an agenda that includes a community-focused presentation, routine financial actions, and a key ordinance that could impact the Township’s 2026 budget planning. The…

At 90, Skillman’s Jim Robinson Still Sweet on the Craft That Built a Community

March 26, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ — On Monday, March 23, Jim Robinson turned 90 years old. By most measures, it would be a milestone marked by reflection and rest. For Robinson, it was just another day doing what he has done…

BOE Presents Tentative 2026-27 Budget Centered on Healthcare Costs, Enrollment Decline and Tax Impact; Budget Would Increase Average Tax Bill by $620

March 25, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta At its March 24 meeting, the Montgomery Township Board of Education received the district’s tentative 2026-27 budget presentation from Superintendent Mary McLoughlin and Business Administrator Andrew Italiano, who described the proposal as an effort to preserve current instructional standards while…

Municipal Center Lobby and Bathrooms to Close Temporarily for Repairs

March 24, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Montgomery Township officials have announced temporary access changes at the municipal center as plumbing repairs are scheduled to take place later this month. According to a township notice, the municipal building lobby bathrooms and back lobby…

Montgomery Container Facility to Temporarily Close for Sewer Construction

March 24, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Montgomery Township officials have announced the temporary closure of the municipal container facility at the Department of Public Works yard due to upcoming sewer main construction. The facility, located at 12 Harlingen Road in Belle…

Zoning Board to Review Nassau Tennis Club Proposal at March 24 Meeting

March 24, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Montgomery Township Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to consider an application involving changes at the Nassau Tennis Club during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24. The meeting, set for 7:00 p.m., will…

Montgomery Planning Board Advances Affordable Housing Plan, Reviews Promenade Signage

March 19, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township, N.J. — The Montgomery Township Planning Board held a lengthy and substantive meeting on March 9, advancing a key affordable housing initiative while also reviewing signage and site plan details for the long-anticipated Montgomery Promenade development. Affordable…

Montgomery Police Announce New Statewide E-Bike Regulations

March 19, 2026

Montgomery Township, N.J. — The Montgomery Township Police Department is advising residents of new statewide regulations governing the use of electric bicycles, following updated requirements issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. The changes, now in effect, are intended to…

Forged in Clay, Cast in Legacy: Montgomery Sculptor Tim Maslyn’s Lasting Imprint: A Life in Bronze, Built on Craft, Character and Quiet Mastery

March 13, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Editors Note: As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, Maslyn Studios has announced the release of Timothy A. Maslyn’s early signature sculpture, The Eagle, making the piece available to the public for the…

Township Outlines Early Plan to Preserve 395 Acres of Former State Institutional Lands on Burnt Hill Road

March 13, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Montgomery Township officials on March 5 publicly outlined an early-stage effort to acquire and preserve approximately 395 acres of state-owned land off Burnt Hill Road, property that once formed part of the larger North Princeton Developmental Center (NPDC) and that township…

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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…