Milling & Paving Work Week of October 15 - Updated
Montgomery Township Department of Public Works announces that the following milling and paving work continuing as follows. (Some dates originally announced have shifted due to...read more
Oct. 16 Deadline to Register to Vote in General Election
The deadline to register to vote in the general election (November 6th) is Tuesday, October 16th. The Clerks Office of Montgomery will be open until...read more
Motorist Caution Urged During Fall Deer Rutting Season
Motorists are reminded to drive with extra caution and watch for white-tailed deer as deer mating season gets under way and darkness arrives earlier, the...read more
5 Families' Special Donations to Montgomery Arboretum
TREES & BENCHES HONOR LOVED ONES IN ARBORETUM AND VETERANS PARK Five different families and individuals donated a total of 12 trees and 4 benches...read more
Rummage Sale Oct. 12 & 13, Griggstown Reformed Church
Griggstown Reformed Church Rummage Sale, 1065 Canal Road, Griggstown, NJ 08540 Friday, October 12, 8:00am to 5:00pm & Saturday, October 13th 9:00am to Noon. (Public...read more
Fire Safety Open House Sat. Oct. 13 - All Welcome!
Come to Montgomery and Rocky Hill’s Fire and EMS Open House on Saturday October 13th from 10a to 2p at Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company...read more
Weekend Journey Thru the Past - Oct. 13 & 14
Somerset County Weekend Journey through the Past – 13th Year! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, and 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. Thirty historic sites...read more
Sheriff’s Office Uses ‘Project Lifesaver’ to Locate Missing Resident
Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano has announced the successful recovery of a missing and endangered Franklin Township resident, a client of the Sheriff's Office's...read more
Volunteers Needed for Fall Leaf Clean-up
Would you like to help an elderly or disabled person get his or her yard ready for the winter months? The Somerset County Office of...read more
Montgomery Municipal Complex & County Library
LEARN ABOUT AND VIEW THE REVISED DESIGN PLANS After a year of work and feedback from over 200 residents, we are pleased to release the...read more
Free Document Shredding Sat. Oct. 20 in Green Brook
For any resident who missed “Operation Secure Shred” last Saturday at Montgomery High School – the free document-shredding program for Somerset County residents will continue Oct....read more
Join us for Veterans Day Ceremony November 11th
Montgomery Township will hold a Veterans Day observance on Sunday November 11th at 11 AM at the Montgomery Veterans Memorial, located next to the upper...read more
Trunk or Treat Oct. 27 and Trick or Treat Oct. 31
Please join us to Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct 27th from 5 – 7pm in the Montgomery High School front parking lot. Children will go...read more
Princeton Skating Club Open Houses 10/14 & 10/17
Princeton Skating Club cordially invites you to attend an Open House at the Princeton Day School Lisa McGraw rink (650 Great Road, Princeton, NJ). Come...read more
Cherry Valley Rd Bridge Replacement to Begin in Late October
A bridge on Cherry Valley Road between Great Road and Province Line Road is in need of replacement. This bridge is the responsibility of Mercer...read more
Flu Shot Clinics by Health Dept.
Montgomery Health Department announces Fall Flu Clinics Vaccinating ages 4 to 104 Offering more clinics for your convenience! Free for Medicare recipients The Centers...read more
Project 'Warm Your Heart' Winter Clothing Drive for Kids
Donations Accepted Through Nov. 2 The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women (SCCSW) is conducting its ninth annual “Project Warm Your Heart” to...read more
Not in Our Town Meeting Oct. 29
A local affiliate of a national non-profit group called ‘Not In Our Town – Montgomery’ will hold its next meeting on Monday, October 29 from...read more
Montgomery Among Safest NJ Towns
Montgomery was named among the safest towns in New Jersey, according to a report released by SafeWise. SafeWise released the report of the 50 Safest...read more
Montgomery Youth Wrestling
MONTGOMERY YOUTH WRESTLING STARTS DEC. 1 Montgomery youth wrestling (non-profit), contact John Moyle at 908-801-2081 or montgomeryyouthwrestling.com. Season starts December 1 – March 1. K-12,...read more
Don't Miss the Colorful Fall Twp. Newsletter
Please follow these links: MUNICIPAL & COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER (pdf) Some topics you will find in this issue: Parks Improvements Completion, Mayor Madrid Steps Up, Meet...read more
Montgomery Deer Hunting Season Dates
In order to help control the deer population, Montgomery Township administers an annual program that allows deer hunting on certain open space properties of the...read more
"Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day" Oct. 10
Montgomery Township Police Department Helps Promote Annual “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a...read more
Sheriff's Office Adopts Rtes. 518 & 601
Photo Above: (From Left to Right) Capt. Mark Szczecina, Sheriff’s Officer Dave Daneker, Montgomery Township Administrator Donato Nieman, Montgomery Lt. James Gill, Lt. Alan Santoro, Sheriff...read more
Troop 850 Eagle Scouts Honored
Collin Szczepanski, Alden Mallory, and Siressh Vinnakota of Troop 850 were recently honored for achieving prestigious Eagle Scout status, the highest rank in Boy Scouts...read more
POW/MIA Chair of Honor Dedicated at Montgomery High School
On Friday, September 21, 2018 a ceremony was held in the vestibule of Montgomery High School in remembrance of the sacrifices of our Nation's military...read more
Bill Turner/Ann Brown Country 50's Concert Nov. 3rd
Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 7 to 9 PM will be a fun night of foot stomping music, when the Harlingen Church again hosts Bill...read more
Benefit Concert for American Cancer Society Oct. 21
SONGS OF INSPIRATION Please join us and help us raise money for the American Cancer Society on Sunday October 21st 2018 for a concert from...read more
2017 Tax Sale to be held Oct. 24, 2018
The TOWNSHIP OF MONTGOMERY announces the sale of 2017 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an on-line auction on October 24,...read more
Winter Craft Show @ Elks Dec. 9
Annual Craft Show at the Princeton Elks 354 Route 518 • Skillman NJ Dec 9, 2018 • 12pm -4pm Rain or Shine Open to the...read more
Poll Workers Wanted!
Somerset County Board of Elections is looking for registered voters to serve as poll workers on Election days. Training is provided prior to every Election...read more
New Skillman Park Path Connects 601 Sidewalks
Somerset County is creating a new walking path from Rt. 601 and repaving other pathways at Skillman Park this month. The County is also repaving...read more
Get to Know Our Open Spaces
Montgomery FOS Farmers Market Announces Scavenger Hunt in Parks Sept. 22 How well do you know the local open spaces right here in Montgomery? Ever...read more
Remembering 9-11
Two ‘open house’ hours of observance with volunteers available to answer questions were held Tuesday, September 11th at 8:45 AM and again at 6 PM...read more
Mercer County Seeks Input on Trails Plan
Would you like to bike or walk to school, work or shopping, but don’t want to share the road with cars? Your input is needed...read more
Jersey Harmony Chorus Presents "Come Sing With Us!"
If you are a woman who loves to sing, come join the fun this fall singing a cappella four-part harmony with Jersey Harmony Chorus! The...read more
Volcanoes are Killing Trees: Proper Mulching Technique
The Montgomery Twp. Shade Tree Committee would like to remind all residents and business owners about proper care of your trees. One important piece of...read more
“Montgomery: The Way It Was” September 12
“Montgomery: The Way It Was” will be recalled for us in picture and story by Dan Pullen on Wednesday evening, September 12 at 7 PM...read more
3rd Quarter Property Tax Bills
Please be advised, Montgomery Township has received necessary tax figures from Somerset County and tax bills are being prepared for the second half of 2018....read more
Somerset County Recycling Announcements
Composting Workshops, Household Hazardous Waste & Rx Drop-off Events ‘First Saturday of the Month’ Drop-off in Bridgewater Sept. 8 Somerset County Freeholder Brian G. Gallagher,...read more
Somerset County’s New Recycling Tote Program
As of August, 2018, Somerset County Recycling Division is BEGINNING to gradually roll out a new Curbside Recycling practice and equipment, which will be completely...read more
Gold Award Girl Scouts Honored
Senior Girl Scouts from Montgomery who completed Gold projects were honored by the Montgomery Township Committee on May 17 and June 7 by Township officials. ...read more
Madrid Sworn-in as Mayor, Quraishi Selected for Twp. Committee
Kamran Quraishi has been chosen by Montgomery Township Committee to join their leadership team. Christine Madrid was selected by the Committee to serve as mayor and...read more
Extended Bridge Work on Hollow Road
Police Advisory: Hollow Rd is CLOSED between Camp Meeting and Grandview Road due to Somerset County bridge construction until December 2018. Please follow the posted...read more
Montgomery Police Partner with Thomas Sweet to Encourage Child Bike Safety
The Montgomery Township Police Department is partnering with Thomas Sweet in a pilot program to reward kids for practicing bike safety and to encourage safe...read more
Christine Madrid Becomes Acting Mayor
At the Montgomery Township Committee meeting of August 2nd, Mark Conforti resigned as mayor and as a member of the township committee. Mark's extended family...read more
Entry Level Police Officer Positions
Applications Now Being Accepted (Posted 7/30/18)...read more
Quarantine for Spotted Lanternfly
The NJ Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine for Mercer, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties to prevent the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly. Under the...read more
Somerset County August Recycling Calendar
FIRST SATURDAY & E-WASTE DROP-OFF ‘First Saturday of the Month’ Drop-off in Bridgewater Aug. 4 BRIDGEWATER - Somerset County Freeholder Brian G. Gallagher, recycling liaison,...read more
Visit the Montgomery Farmers Market Saturdays
When: Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, June 2 – October 27 What: Fresh seasonal produce, local meats, bread, lunch items, soap and honey, and much...read more
Montgomery Preserves Two More Properties along Rock Brook Greenway
By vote of the Montgomery Township Committee, two back-to-back parcels within the ecologically-sensitive Sourland Mountain region, both candidates for development, will instead expand the ‘Rock...read more
No Change to Township Deer Management Program
Montgomery Township Ordinance 18-1581, Rules and Regulations for Deer Management on Township-Owned Properties, was defeated by vote of the Township Committee after public hearing on...read more
Som. Cty Library to Host Conversations & Digital Survey for Strategic Planning
Further input requested from County residents The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is currently embarking on the creation of new strategic plan...read more
MONTGOMERY WOMAN'S CLUB WANTS YOU!
The MWC membership drive is up and running and we are actively seeking and inviting new members. We are open to all women in Montgomery...read more
Buy One Bring One August 17
The next “Buy One, Bring One” collection of food for Somerset County families and individuals in need will be held Friday, August 17, but residents...read more
Two-Week Closure of Rt. 206 Averted by Officials
7/06/18 UPDATE TO ORIGINAL SOMERSET COUNTY PRESS RELEASE FOUND BELOW: According to a July 5th press statement from the Department of Transportation, provided by Gannett...read more
Clem Fiori Sourland Photography Exhibit
Enjoy a photo exhibit by Clem Fiori, renowned local nature photographer and Chairman of the Montgomery Twp. Open Space Committee. The exhibit will be on...read more
Curbing Hunger Program Extended into July
Donate at the Curb or Online! Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione has announced that the Curbing Hunger food drive is being extended into July in all...read more
County's Rt. 601 Pedestrian Project Completed - Safely Links High School, Parks & Blawenburg
Somerset County’s Pedestrian Improvement Project on Route 601 between Blawenburg and Montgomery High School is now finished, yielding significant safety improvements for students and for...read more
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts from Somerset County
As part of your household’s ongoing emergency preparedness, Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione encourages you and your family to sign up for free bulletins from Somerset...read more
Mayor & CFO Speak at Stonebridge at Montgomery Lunch
Pictured (l to r) are: Montgomery CFO Michael Pitts; Stonebridge resident & Montgomery Planning Board member Tony Glockler; Montgomery Mayor Mark Conforti; and Stonebridge resident...read more
Montgomery Preserves 62 acres of Sourland Open Space
Montgomery Township closed Tuesday on 62 acres of forested land fronting on Spring Hill Road in the Sourlands. This property was targeted for preservation due...read more
Mayor Cuts Ribbon on New Allstate Office
Allstate Agent, Raina Rauf and her team were proud and happy that Mayor Mark Conforti was able to help them celebrate the opening...read more
Fight the Bite: New Public Outreach vs. Vector-Borne Diseases
The Somerset County Department of Health is stepping up its public outreach regarding vector-borne illnesses, which according to the Centers for Disease Control are on...read more
$25 Senior Vouchers Available for Farmers Market
Farmers Market Vouchers Available for Ages 60 & Above Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director Brian D. Levine invites eligible residents to apply for vouchers that...read more
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day
June 16, 2018- Saturday 9am - 2pm Franklin Township Senior Community Center (Parking Lot) 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 No registration is necessary,...read more
Somerset County Preservation Plan - Public Input Mtg
June 20 @ 7 PM Freeholders Meeting Room, 3rd Floor 20 Grove St. Somerville, NJ Second public input meeting where residents can provide feedback about...read more
Fill an Orange Bag to Help 'Curb Hunger'
24th Annual Curbside Collection to Benefit Local Food Banks Somerset County recycling crews are delivering colorful collection bags this week in Bound Brook, Branchburg, Franklin,...read more
Montgomery Trails Day Photos
IT WAS A GREAT DAY FOR A STROLL OR BIKE IN THE PARKS! CHECK OUT THESE TRAILS DAY EVENT PHOTOS! SELF-GUIDED TOUR STILL AVAILABLE: On...read more
Film on History of Local Farming: June 12 Premiere
The Millstone Valley of central New Jersey, settled by Dutch farmers three centuries ago, helped New Jersey earn its Garden State nickname, and became the...read more
Mayor Kicks Off MEMS Fund Drive
Montgomery Mayor Mark Conforti recently paid a personal visit to Montgomery Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) headquarters on Harlingen Road to recognize the launch of the...read more
Seed Contest Winner!
Nathan Han, age 9 and a third grader at the Waldorf School, won this year's Arbor Day seed contest, organized by Montgomery Township's Shade Tree...read more
Kid Connection Now Enrolling for Fall
Montgomery Kid Connection, Montgomery’s Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment program, and Before/After school is now enrolling for the 2018-2019 school year. Please click on this Kid Connection...read more
Skillman Park Tree Planting This Weekend
Please join us to plant our remaining trees this Saturday June 9 and Sunday June 10 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at Skillman Park. Park in...read more
Primary Election Results
Please follow this link to Spreadsheet of unofficial preliminary election results for the Primary Election of June 5, 2018: https://twp.montgomery.nj.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RESULTS-PRIMARY-ELECTION-2018.pdf Source: Montgomery Twp. Clerks Office...read more
Safe Storage of Firearms & Operation ChildSafe
MESSAGE FROM THE MONTGOMERY TWP. POLICE DEPARTMENT In light of recent horrific shootings in the nation, the Police Department would like to remind all residents...read more
Montgomery Rodeo June 9 & 10, Barn Dance June 8
On June 9th and 10th 2018, the Drift family will host the 25th Anniversary of the Montgomery Rodeo at Daube Farm in Skillman NJ. Professional cowboys...read more
MONTGOMERY RATED A+ in “BEST PLACES TO LIVE”
Montgomery Township has received an A+ rating for 2018 as reported in the Princeton Patch on April 10th. Niche has come out with its new...read more
‘Not in Our Town’ Meeting June 4th
A local affiliate of a national non-profit group called ‘Not In Our Town – Montgomery’ will hold its next meeting on June 4 from 7-9...read more
Memorial Day Flag Lowering a Moving Moment
EVENT PHOTOS ON FLICKR Montgomery Township’s Memorial Day Flag-Lowering Ceremony on Monday, May 28th was an inspirational and solemn event honoring those U.S. servicemen and...read more
Mayor Announces "One Montgomery" Committee
At the May 17th Township Committee meeting, Mayor Mark Conforti announced the formation of “One Montgomery,” a new mayoral ad hoc committee. Its goal is...read more
What are your Community’s Health Needs?
Robert Wood Johnson/Barnabas University Hospital Somerset, in cooperation with Healthier Somerset, an organization of which Montgomery Twp. Health Department is an active member, is conducting a...read more
Line Dancing at Elks Every 4th Wed. Night
Come kick up your heels and learn to line dance! A dance is held every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Princeton Elks Lodge...read more
Freeholders Adopt Somerset County Budget, Reduce Tax Rate
The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has adopted a 2018 budget that reduces the county tax rate. “While Trenton is poised to increase the...read more
Mayor's Visit to Rock Brook School
On May 18th the Rock Brook School, 109 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ hosted its 4th Annual Family Night/Community Open House. Growing bigger and better every year, this...read more
June 3 First Sunday in Park "Teachings from the Turtle Clan"
Day: Sunday, June 3rd Time: 4 p.m. What: Teachings From The Turtle Clan, The original inhabitants of the Sourland Region Where: Montgomery Park, Lower parking lot, Harlingen...read more
Rock Brook Celebration June 3rd
Sunday, June 3 – Rock Brook Celebration … An Afternoon of Wine & Chocolate Join us for the 4th Annual Rock Brook Celebration … An...read more
Township's Comments on Draft EIS - Proposed Gas Compressor Station in Franklin Twp.
Montgomery Township officials have issued comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in review of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) submitted by Transcontinental...read more
Second Year of Grant to Support Montgomery EMS
Investors Bank Award for First Responder Vehicle Purchase Pictured with a ceremonial check for a $12,500, the second of four installments of a grant of...read more
Mail-in Ballots Available for June Primary
Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter wants residents to be aware that voters can apply for a mail-in ballot for primary elections, which will be held...read more
Marquand Park to host Paint Out Princeton on May 19
Area artists are invited to set up their easels in Marquand Park in Princeton on Saturday, May 19, in the third of a series of...read more
Run with Rotary - Great Weather, Another Great Year
The Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary Club has shared a photo album of highlights from the April 22 "Run with Rotary", held at Skillman Park in combination...read more
April 14th Stream Clean-up Thank You!
Montgomery Township Environmental Commission/Sustainable Montgomery members (l tor r): Jeff Salton, Mary Reece, and Frank Derby joined forces with the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association...read more
Wildflower Walk May 6
SUNDAY, MAY 6 1:00 to 2:00 PM April showers bring May flowers the saying goes. As the weather warms, Nature’s breaks explosively to life. Sarah...read more
Wellness Initiative April 29
April 29 2018 HMHBI STAND flyer-2 Source: Montgomery Recreation Dept....read more
Sporting Clays Event May 15
The Montgomery Police Benevolent Association (PBA) #355 is holding a Sporting Clays Event on May 15th in LeHigh Valley, Pa. This is a fundraiser for...read more
Fireworks Sponsorship Invite to Businesses
FIREWORKS 2018 FUNDRAISING AND PLANNING Promotional Opportunity for Businesses We are once again in the process of raising funds for Montgomery Township's 2018 Independence Day...read more
Crab Apple Planting Marks Arbor Day 2018
In observance of Arbor Day on April 13th, Montgomery Township officials dedicated a new "Donald Wyman" crabapple tree planted at Mill Pond Park. Pictured (l...read more
MBA Spring Social April 26
Montgomery Business Association announces their Spring Social! 5PM sharp guided tour of the Sourland Mountain Spirits Distillery, located in scenic Hopewell, NJ. After tour, everyone...read more
Woman's Club Supports Child Abuse Prevention
Betty Vamos, a member of The Montgomery Woman’s Club, placed a sign and pinwheels in front of the Montgomery Township Municipal Building to demonstrate Club...read more
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