Donald W. Matthews leaves behind a long legacy of public service — 57 years to be exact — to his beloved township. He died on Saturday, October 31, at 8 pm, at the age of 96. During his many years in Montgomery, Don built trust and connection as an elected official and established and served on organizations that brought neighbors together and strengthened social bonds.

David H. McAlpin Jr., 94. (January 19, 1928 - August 5, 2022) had major impact on social and environmental causes in Montgomery and Princeton. He died peacefully, surrounded by his four children, on August 5, 2022 in Skillman, NJ after a long, full life.

An 88-acre Skillman farm located on Route 206 — home to to Simply Grazin’ organic, grass-fed livestock farm — recently sold for $2.4M according to realtor.com, and re-opened as Jutt Bhutta Family Farms. Montgomery Mayor Neena Singh cut the ceremonial ribbon at the new farm's grand opening/Desi Style Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17. Thousands of people, some authorities say some 4,000, attended from as far a away as New York and Connecticut. It got so crowded entry had to be s

A Somerset County Grand Jury indicted a Belle Mead pre-med student of Aggravated Manslaughter with Extreme Indifference(1st degree) on October 22, a charge that could carry up to 30 years in prison. Two additional charges: Reckless Death by Auto (2nd degree) and Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident resulting in Death (2nd degree) could add an additional 10 to 20 years in prison if the 18-year-old college student — Siddartha P. Surapanani — is found guilty i

Bamboo is often marketed as the ultimate “eco-friendly” privacy screen. It grows fast, looks exotic, and creates a dense wall of green. However, before planting this prolific grass, it is vital to understand the logistical, ecological, and maintenance-related headaches it can cause. For many homeowners, the short-term benefit of a quick screen is quickly overshadowed by the long-term nightmare of containment.

An anonymous friend of Sloane Grodnick, an apparent victim of a murder-suicide in Skillman, NJ, set up a Go-Fund-Me page to plant a memorial tree in Sloane's honor. "We are in complete disbelief that we were able to reach our goal in less than 24 hours. Thank you. We will post updates as we get more information about the tree, the location, etc.

Skillman, NJ - The Montgomery Police Department, in partnership with the local health department, brought an engaging prevention initiative to Montgomery High School on October 21, focusing the dangers of vaping and substance abuse.

Halloween returns to the Rocky Hill Fire Department on Saturday, October 31, with the Department’s annual Halloween Open House from 4 to 8 p.m. at its station, 154 Washington Street in Rocky Hill. Families can stop by for trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, fire trucks, firefighter gear, Halloween fun and an opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities with the Department.

Montgomery Police: Wallet Theft and Shoplifting at ShopRite, and a Construction Site Dispute Leads to a Wrestling Match

Comedian James Murray, a star and executive producer of the hidden-camera comedy series Impractical Jokers on truTV/TBS, is a local celebrity for saving a beloved non-profit model railroad club in the historic little town of Rocky Hill, NJ. Murray, known as “Murr” on the show, and his wife Melyssa will greet attendees at the Pacific Southern Railroad Club's 47th Annual Holiday Show on Saturday, Nov. 21 & Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 at the club's HQ, 26 Washington Street.

Montgomery, NJ – A Sunday morning house fire at a historic Skillman property on Route 206 was quickly contained thanks to the swift actions of the homeowner and local fire departments.

Montgomery Township, NJ. — Riyas Abdulkhaderkunju, 44, of Plainsboro, was arrested and charged with a sexual assault and multiple criminal sexual contacts that occurred in Montgomery Township in June at an establishment on Route 206 in Skillman, police said.

Celebrating National Button Day in Montgomery Township and Princeton. Artists, historians, fashionistas — anyone who finds buttons fascinating — is invited to join the NJ State Button Society (NJSBS) in celebrating National Button Day in one or more of the following ways: Take a class at Princeton Adult School; join a nearby by club meeting, or visit a button art exhibition at Stonebridge at Montgomery.

A new business, oasisVRX, is opening at Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 Route 206 in Skillman, NJ on Saturday October 17, 2026 at noon. Friends, corporate groups, families, and gamers will have the opportunity to step inside the 3D digital world using a head-mounted display and motion controllers.

Montgomery Township, NJ — There are more options than ever to make the voting process easier and more convenient. First, Learn About Your Candidates. 3 Ways to Vote. • Go to Your Polling Place on November 3. • In-Person Early Voting. • Vote-by-Mail. Sample Ballots Are Not Vote-by-Mail Ballots!

Montgomery, NJ — League of Women Voters Cancels Montgomery Candidate Forums Due to Low Participation, Most Profiles Available Online.

Montgomery, NJ - George DeSanctis (R) is running against incumbent Patricia Taylor-Todd (D) for a 3-year-term on Montgomery Township Committee. DeSanctis answers questions from The Montgomery News regarding his candidacy in the 2026 general election.

Montgomery, NJ - Montgomery Township Committee Candidate Patricia Taylor-Todd (D) is running for a second 3-year-term against Republican challenger George DeSanctis. Taylor-Todd answers questions from The Montgomery News regarding her candidacy in the 2026 general election.

Montgomery, NJ - Montgomery Township Committee Candidate Chris Venis (R) answers questions from The Montgomery News regarding his candidacy in the 2026 general election.

Montgomery, NJ - Montgomery Township Committee Candidate Doug Herring (D) answers questions from The Montgomery News regarding his candidacy in the 2026 general election.

Rocky Hill, NJ - Having prisoners perform labor as part of fulfilling their debts to society is an ancient — and controversial — practice. A noteworthy example occurred right here in the Montgomery/Rocky Hill area in the early 20th century.

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. Sidney Koslow and Xavier Harrigan are The Montgomery News October Athletes of the Month.

There is not much Xavier Harrigan (No. 6) doesn’t do for the Montgomery football team. Head Coach Sean Carty deploys the senior as a wide receiver, running back, defensive back, kick returner, and punt returner. He would probably drive the bus for road games if permitted, too.

Sidney Koslow started playing volleyball in eighth grade when a couple of friends introduced her to the game. It wasn’t long before Koslow found herself on Coach Lauren Matlack’s varsity team. After a strong debut campaign and joining a club program, Koslow had her eyes set on that sophomore year leap. That was all stripped away from her when she tore her ACL at Nationals in Florida.