Montgomery Township Planning Board Member Dies ... Michael John Stachowicz (May 8, 1951 – January 26, 2026)

Developer E. Kahn of Malvern, PA filed a lawsuit in Somerset County Superior Court on Jan. 22, 2026 contending that the Montgomery Planning Board is attempting to block redevelopment of the 382-acre former Kenvue site, despite initially incorporating the site into its affordable housing plan. The developer now aims to construct manufacturing facilities, warehouses, labs, and offices according to the current zoning regulations.

Hillsborough police arrested Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, on Jan. 13 for allegedly murdering her two sons, ages 5 and 7, in her Hillsborough home, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. This is the second time in about four years that a mother was charged with killing her two young children in Hillsborough.

Sabina Patel brings an extraordinary background that combines classical training with a modern approach to music education. Now accepting students, her Hashtag Music Academy offers piano, violin, and voice instruction for serious music students of all ages and ability levels. The academy emphasizes an immersive, curriculum-based approach.

Hundreds of entrepreneurs, business leaders and angel investors gathered recently at the new hub of innovation and collaboration at 23 Orchard Road, the former J &J offices in Skillman, NJ.

A new law in New Jersey will phase out all intoxicating hemp sales by gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops, such as Montgomery's Rainbow Smoke Shop. This will include candy-shaped edibles, seltzers, and delta-8 loose leaf weed. A loophole currently allows the hemp, as well as potent THC seltzer, to be sold at smoke shops and all liquor stores, including, Skillman Wine & Liquor. The loophole will be eliminated by Thanksgiving 2026.

Montgomery Township, NJ, residents embrace the cold by building unique snowmen.

With the recent frigid temperatures and abundant snow in Montgomery Township, NJ, a veterinarian weighs in on whether our pets need boots and jackets to go outside.

Some residents have raised questions on social media regarding whether the Johnson & Johnson diaper manufacturing site and office complex on Grandview Road in Skillman, which now goes by the name Kenvue, is contaminated. Township Administrator Lori Savron asked independent environmental consultant Rohan Tadas, CHMM, LSRP, to report on whether the property has a contamination issue.

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. The January 2026 athletes are swimmer Angela Liu and basketball player Ethan Lin.

Angela Liu is more than a champion swimmer, she is also a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program — one of 16,000 exceptionally academically talented high school seniors in the U.S. Liu has always been willing to bet on herself.

Montgomery High School athletic director and boys’ basketball coach Kris Grundy had been reluctant to nominate one of his own players for an Athlete of the Month award. He likes to give the spot to athletes who excel in the lesser talked-about sports, so they get a chance to earn their spot in The Montgomery News. However, he could not hold his tongue. Scholar-athlete Ethan Lin is “just an unbelievable talent,” Grundy said.

An old Rocky Hill Farm property located on Princeton Avenue could be the location of a 91-unit housing development if Borough Council votes to adopt a resolution at tonight's meeting to authorize the execution of a new affordable housing agreement to meet its affordable housing mandate. The small borough, which only has about 280 households now, would grow by about 32%, if this development comes to fruition.

Hillsborough police arrested Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, on Jan. 13 for allegedly murdering her two sons, ages 5 and 7, in her Hillsborough home, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Montgomery Township Police Blotter: DWI, Porch Pirates, Criminal Mischief, Overturned Car, and Altered Licence Plate

Montgomery, NJ. Two newly elected committee members, Vince Barragan and Mike Martin, were sworn into office by Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D16), followed by the re-selection of Neena Singh to serve as mayor (her third year to hold the office) and Vince Barragan as deputy mayor.

Each January, one resolution rises to the top of the list…Exercise. And it’s no surprise. Regular physical activity doesn’t just change our bodies, it improves nearly every aspect of our lives. From physical health to mental clarity, from confidence to resilience, fitness has a far-reaching impact.

Montgomery NJ Pilates instructor Caitlyn Kresky has a deep-rooted foundation in classical ballet and recently completed a professional career with several companies including Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Columbia Classical Ballet, and Roxey Ballet. For those with new year resolutions to improve their health, Kresky offers six tips for keeping in shape.

Doris (Brokaw) Weingart, 93, a tough farm girl from Rocky Hill, NJ, died peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Montgomery Township, NJ — Three newly-elected Montgomery/Rocky Hill School Board members were sworn-in at the reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The board also selected Patrick Todd to serve as president (this will be his third year at the helm), and Maria Spina as vice president.

Doris DeLorenzo, 89, of Hillsborough, NJ, died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She worked in the cafeteria and as a janitor for the Montgomery Township, NJ, school district.

The NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NJSSAR) and Montgomery Deputy Mayor Vince Barragan held a memorial service for Gen. Richard Montgomery at Veterans Park on the 250th anniversary of his death, Dec. 31, complete with revolutionary war re-enactors, flags, and speeches.

Jim Waltman, executive director of The Watershed Institute, is working hard to bring American shad back to its ancestral rivers in New Jersey — and specifically to the Millstone River.  Jan. 3, 2026

Gary Bernard Mount died peacefully at his home, Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ on Monday, December 29 following a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was known for his generosity, his impact on the agricultural community and his deep love of family.