When Andrew Case joined the Rocky Hill Fire Department in January, he became the latest member with a long family history of service to the community. The tradition began with his grandfather, Toby Whitlock, who joined the department over 65 years ago after following in the footsteps of his own father and grandfather. Andrew's uncle, Ray Whitlock, also volunteers with the department, and Andrew’s father, David Case, joined in 1998.

Gregory C. Robinson died on June 6, 2026, in Flemington, NJ. He was 77. Greg was a masterful stained glass craftsman who owned a storefront in Rocky Hill, NJ, where he also taught stained glass making, inspiring many to explore the beauty of this timeless art form. His work became a cherished fixture in the community. He later owned “Suncatchers by Reps” and “The Glass Wizard,” both located in Flemington, where he specialized in creating custom windows, and unique stained gla

The family of Maria D’Alessandro of Belle Mead, NJ, is saddened to announce the death of their beloved mother and grandmother on May 19, 2026, at the age of 101, from natural causes while surrounded by her loved ones.

The township’s annual fireworks show is scheduled for June 25 at Montgomery High School. While many look forward to dazzling color displays and deafening flashbangs, some are bracing for the damage it causes to their livestock and the anxiety it inflicts on pets — not to mention some war veterans.

I am writing as a local farmer to raise concerns regarding the impact of the Montgomery Township’s annual fireworks display on nearby livestock. Our farm, Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm, is located one-quarter mile from Montgomery High School, where the fireworks are held. We breed and raise alpacas as our primary business. Fireworks generate sudden, high-decibel noise that can trigger acute stress responses in animals.

For many small business owners, managing credit card processing and payment systems can become one more complicated task added to an already busy workload. Wingman Business Solutions aims to solve this problem. Founded by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jay Neagle, the company helps businesses better understand and manage payment processing systems, point-of-sale technology, and merchant services.

Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale and Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza. Ryane Riddell and Trey McFadden are The Montgomery News June Athletes of the Month.

Cougars softball coach Bryan Upshaw could not have known quite the impact Ryane Riddell would have on his team. Riddell transferred to Montgomery for her junior year, where she quickly established herself as a force on the soccer pitch, the basketball court, and, of course, the softball diamond. She had never pitched at a competitive level, but took it upon herself to carry the load for Montgomery from the circle,

Montgomery senior Trey McFadden already has his plans set for next fall: Playing football at Dartmouth College. McFadden also has been a regular on the Cougars’ indoor and outdoor track teams over the years as a runner and jumper. As his high school career wound down, McFadden decide to pick up javelin. He had never participated in the event and knew little of the fine details. Sure, he had been around it for years, but had not tried it at any level, never mind varsity.

Unfortunately, many artifacts in New Jersey remain un-cataloged. The existing records, sometimes just notes handwritten on paper and stored in a drawer, require extensive time to maintain and are vulnerable to loss or deterioration. The process of organizing history, it turns out, can be as fragile as the objects themselves.

The Montgomery Township Police Department participated in several traffic safety enforcement initiatives throughout April and May aimed at reducing crashes, promoting safe driving behaviors, and enhancing roadway safety throughout the community.

Throughout 2026, local towns, state and county parks, schools, and historic sites will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a variety of public programs. Join in on the fun and take advantage of this opportunity to explore local history. From hikes to music to Revolutionary War reenactments and fireworks, The Montgomery News lists a few of the best Central News Jersey events.

When we talk about the American Revolution, we usually talk about ideas: liberty, independence, self-government. Sometimes we talk about battles: Lexington, Trenton, Yorktown. But I want to talk about something closer to home.

Drivers can expect significant—but long-planned—changes in July 2026 as Montgomery Township, NJ, prepares to open new loop roads designed to ease chronic congestion at the Route 206 and Route 518 intersection. Nevius Boulevard and Bolmer Corner are expected to open in July. Village Drive will also open this summer.

Meximodo Cocina & Tequila Bar and Konaseema Biriyani & Dosa are the latest businesses to join Montgomery Promenade - the massive new mall expected to open in September on Route 206 in Skillman.

The Montgomery Summer Farmers Market returned to the Montgomery Municipal Building on May 30, and is open every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Montgomery Friends of Open Space (MFOS) Market Manager Lorette Pruden says, “This is the market’s 24th year. It is also the USA’s 250th, so we’ll be celebrating that!”

Veterans, a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman, scouts, first responders, and politicians gathered inside the Otto Kaufman Center to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25.

Allegra Celebrates 27 Years with Grand Opening in Historic Harlingen School Building on May 30, 2026 at 2152 US 206, Belle Mead, NJ.

Vaishali Patel plans to open a Taste Buds Kitchen franchise at The Montgomery Promenade, NJ, this fall, creating a space designed for cooking classes, social gatherings, birthday parties and community events. She was also recently appointed chairperson of the township’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) for 2026.

Montgomery Township, NJ, officials want an innovation hub. The owner of 23 Orchard, a 44-acre "underutilized property" with parking for 488 cars and an office building with declining occupancy, wants to earn a profit. Would allowing the construction of luxury rental apartments at the corner of Orchard Road and Route 206 provide the financial resources to update the building?

In a pre-emptive measure aimed at safeguarding its local infrastructure and environmental quality from the pressures of federal immigration policy and the burgeoning technology sector, leaders of Montgomery Township, New Jersey, have introduced an ordinance to prohibit the construction of both data centers and immigrant detention facilities within its geographical boundaries.

Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale and Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza. Muinat Tijani and Mason Neufeld are The Montgomery News May Athletes of the Month.

Montgomery High School pitcher Mason Neufeld took to the mound in the top of the seventh in a tie game against Pingry at the Somerset Patriots’ TD Bank Park in Bridgewater on April 11. With one out in the eighth, Neufield hit a double. Then teammate Henry Maddox hit a single, bringing Neufield home, and the score to 10-9.

Senior Muinat Tijani works hard, and helped her team place 3rd in the discus relay and 5th in the shot put relay at the Somerset County Relay Championship. Through Montgomery High School’s program, and her older sister Raliat’s influence, Tijani has learned what it takes to be a competitor.