A 17-year-old Belle Mead, NJ, resident was arrested at his home recently and charged with allegedly creating and distributing deepfake nudes of at least 32 girls, according to reliable sources. Some of the victims were Montgomery High School (MHS) students.

Four high schoolers who attend theCoderSchool in Montgomery have won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District with their app PantryLink, which connects food pantries, volunteers, and families in need.

The Montgomery Township Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery Health Department, coordinated and participated in the THINKFAST Interactive program at the Montgomery Township High School on April 15. The event, sponsored by the Montgomery Health Department, focused on educating students about the dangers of vaping and substance abuse through an engaging, hands-on learning experience.

Montgomery Police Department, in partnership with Rock Brook School and Montgomery Special Education PTA (MSEPTA), are pleased to introduce a Special Needs Identification Decal Program, designed to improve safety, communication, and understanding between first responders and residents with special needs.

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. Madelyn Epstein and Sohil Patel are The Montgomery News April Athletes of the Month.

Going into her junior season, Madelyn Epstein and the Montgomery dive team were in a jam. The Cougars had only two returning competitors, leaving Maddie to go on a recruiting trail in the offseason. Some of those new members had gymnastics backgrounds, similar to Epstein who originally did competitive trampoline and tumbling.

As a sophomore, Sohil Patel tried out for the Montgomery varsity fencing team. During a round-robin, he lost all five of his bouts and, unsurprisingly, did not initially make the team. He still had fencing friends, though, and wanted to be involved. Sohil became the Cougars’ armorer, fixing equipment and doing whatever he could to help the team. A year later, he not only made the team, but was named captain.

Construction on the Montgomery Promenade is steadily progressing, with anticipated openings this summer. Among Montgomery High School students, excitement has coalesced around new additions such as Panera and Ulta, while many adults look forward to the arrival of Whole Foods. Yet this enthusiasm exists alongside a growing concern: as the township develops, residents worry Montgomery is losing its rural charm even as they welcome the conveniences of expansion.

Motorists on Route 206 will notice a 22-acre plot with uprooted trees and mulch piles in the Harlingen section of Montgomery Township, NJ across from Allegra School. Workers from The Firewood Farm were on site this week clearing the land to made way for sewer pipes and other infrastructure needed before building can begin. The Montgomery Planning Board approved the 54-unit development project in January 2024. It will include 18 apartments, of which 11 would be affordable hous

This year's pop-up poetry path organized by Rocky Hill, NJ, resident Susan Bristol celebrates peace, and ways to find solace. Eight poems by local writers, some world-famous, appear atop wood posts throughout Millstone Park, just behind the Rocky Hill Municipal Building on Montgomery Avenue throughout the month of April.

Somerset County NJ officials have lowered the speed limit on Washington Street (Route 518) to 25 mph, from Route 206 to the Rocky Hill bridges over the Millstone River and the D&R Canal.

Dr. Omur Silit, the new owner of Caring Heart Animal Hospital, encourages pet owners to focus on a simple habit that can have a big impact: brushing their pets’ teeth every day.

Art has been Patrice Sprovieri’s “first love” since she can remember, and she pursued it early, attending Cooper Union for art school. Later, around 1998, while raising her children in Belle Mead, she began attending the Art Students League in New York City.

A Peloton exercise bike reportedly caused a fire in a Belle Mead, NJ home this morning, according to Montgomery Township Police. Firefighters responded quickly and were able to limit the blaze to the basement.

Thomas D. Huey, who lived on a beautiful property in Montgomery Township, NJ, for many years, died on March 23, 2026. He was 90.

Ethel S. Terhune, a lifelong resident of Somerset County, NJ, died peacefully on March 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, community service, and family dedication. Born Ethel Ann Stott on May 22, 1942, she was deeply rooted in her Christian faith, which was the cornerstone of her life and shaped her many years of active involvement in the Blawenburg Reformed Church and later the Harlingen Reformed Church.

About 55 kids and their parents hopped over to Millstone Park in Rocky Hill, NJ, on Saturday, April 4, for an egg-cellent time.

The Montgomery Township Planning Board voted unanimously on March 23 to recommend to the township governing board that a 44-acre corporate office complex on the corner of Route 206 and Orchard Road is an "Area in Need of Redevelopment" (AINR). This could pave the way for tax breaks (Payments in Lieu of Taxes or PILOT), and other fiscal tools such as bonding for the owner/developer of the property.

New e-bike regulations are now in effect across New Jersey. E-bike drivers must have a valid license for ages 15 and up, and insurance. The Montgomery Township Police Department reminds residents the new law is designed to improve public safety, clarify operator requirements, and ensure responsible use of electric bicycles throughout our community.

A suspicious sound coming from a garbage can in the Palmer Square area of Princeton attracted assistance from the NJ  State Police Bomb Squad on March 30 at 12:04 am. Nearby residences were evacuated,  and hotel guests at the Nassau Inn who were staying in nearby rooms were relocated to another area of the building while the investigation was conducted.

Montgomery Township, NJ, Police Blotter for April 1, 2026: Garage Fire, Motorcycle Crash, Missing Person Found, and Autism Awareness

Rosalie F. Berger, age 106, died peacefully in her home at Stonebridge at Montgomery, in Skillman, NJ on March 29, 2026. She always exercised her right to vote.

Three community organizations have stepped up to support a new Montgomery Township, NJ school district peer-to-peer outreach program to help students who experience mental health issues such as depression or suicidal thoughts. Jordan’s Relay Foundation ($20,000 over two years), The Mayors Wellness Campaign ($10,000), and the Montgomery - Rocky Hill Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission ($3,000) have contributed a total of $33,000.

Patricia Filippi Scully, 77, of Skillman, NJ, died on March 24, 2026.