In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff in our local schools,  the Montgomery Township Police Department and the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office announced a collaborative initiative on September 22 aimed at increasing school safety and preventing  potential threats. This partnership will combine resources, personnel, and expertise to provide a safer learning environment for all. 

On September 17 at 8:50 pm, Montgomery Police, Montgomery Fire Companies 1 and 2, Montgomery EMS and Griggstown Fire Company responded to River Road at the Belle Mead-Griggstown Road intersection for a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that drove through the guardrail into the Millstone River.

The Montgomery Township Police in partnership with the Health Department and the American Red Cross hosted a presentation on Emergency Planning on Tuesday September 16 at the Montgomery Municipal Building – Library meeting room. The presentation contained vital information on the best ways to keep yourself and your family safe during emergencies.

One year ago, taxpayers of Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill were denied access to Montgomery High School’s tennis courts. What began as a dispute over access has since evolved into a lingering dilemma. While there have been efforts on both sides – township officials and school district administrator – to resolve the matter, taxpayers are still questioning whether there has been any substantial progress.

In a continuing effort to improve pedestrian safety, Montgomery police observed 23 drivers who failed to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk on Pike Run Road in Belle Mead during a four-hour period on Thursday, September 11.

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Retired Montgomery Township School District music teacher and band director Christian Smith died September 3, 2025 in New York City after a long battle with cholangiocarcinoma.