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Montgomery Memorial Day Ceremony Moves Indoors, But Message of Remembrance Remains

May 27, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township’s Memorial Day observance was moved indoors due to inclement weather, but the change in location did not alter the solemn purpose of the annual ceremony: honoring the men and women who died while serving in the…

Parents Urge Montgomery Schools to Reassess Screen Use in Classrooms

May 26, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Two Montgomery Township School District parents urged the Board of Education on May 14 to take a closer look at how often students, particularly younger children, are using screens as part of daily classroom instruction. The comments focused…

Ranked-Choice Voting Proposal Fails at Statewide School Boards Assembly

May 26, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta A proposal that would have allowed New Jersey school boards to consider ranked-choice voting did not advance at a recent statewide school boards assembly, according to a report given during the May 19 Montgomery Township Board of Education…

Orchard Hill Vice Principal Lisa Caudill to Leave Montgomery for Principal Post in Princeton

May 22, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Montgomery Township School District will be losing a respected elementary school administrator this summer, as Orchard Hill Elementary School Vice Principal Lisa Caudill prepares to leave the district for a principal position in Princeton. Caudill will become principal…

Summer Train Fest to Bring Family Fun, Model Railroading and Community Support to Rocky Hill

May 20, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Pacific Southern Railway will kick off the summer season with its first-ever Pacific Southern Railway Summer Train Fest, a one-day, rain-or-shine event featuring model trains, family activities, live entertainment and support for local emergency services. The event is scheduled…

Rotary’s ‘Stars, Stripes and Brass’ Concert to Bring Atlantic Brass Band and Broadway Voice to Montgomery

May 20, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta The Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary Club will mark America’s 250th anniversary celebration with “Stars, Stripes & Brass,” a live concert featuring the Atlantic Brass Band and Broadway vocalist Ciarán Sheehan. The concert will be held Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Montgomery High…

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…

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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…

Montgomery Planning Board Approves 196-Unit Senior Living Community

July 30, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta Thrive at Montgomery will include independent living, assisted living and memory care residences on Scarborough Road MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Township Planning Board unanimously approved plans for a 196-unit senior living community during its July 27 meeting, clearing…