The Montgomery Township Police Department rolled out a new defensive tactics training program for its officers in June — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Phone Scammer Impersonates Montgomery Police, Checks Mailed at Skillman Post Office Stolen and Altered

Anthony Richard Tedesco (Tony) obituary — Montgomery Township NJ School Teacher for 40 Years (November 5, 1942  -  July 1, 2025)

Have you ever gone to the dog park hoping your pup will meet some new or old friends but it’s empty? Skillman resident, Ellen Dollard, is putting an end to that. She has developed an app that enables pet parents to connect with others at local dog parks.

Young mathematicians in Montgomery had the opportunity to test their skills in two major competitions thanks to the newly established CT STEM in Montgomery.

Daryl Rae Potter, 78, a 40-year member of the Montgomery Methodist Church, died on July 1, 2025.

Mark G. Hogan of Skillman, NJ died unexpectedly on July 4, 2025. He was only 61.

About 40 Montgomery Township neighbors form a coalition, expressing frustration with their governing officials regarding the adoption of what they say is a half-baked plan to provide 260 state-mandated affordable housing units or credits in Montgomery — particularly concerning the former Johnson & Johnson (now Kenvue) property on rural Grandview Road in Skillman, NJ.

William David Albert of Rocky Hill, New Jersey, President of Nassau Transportation, died on July 3. He was 72.

Help The Montgomery News select the July "Pet of the Month" by voting for your favorite.

Montgomery Township has two new police officers: Ryan Martinez and Shawn Dwyer. Both were sworn in at the Township Committee meeting on June 19.

A group of Montgomery residents who say they mostly support affordable housing object to where and how their town officials' plan to build it, will meet at the Montgomery Library in the community room tonight at 5:30 pm.

One question expressed by Montgomery School Board Member Ting Wang lingered at the end of the meeting on June 17: “Where’s the data showing that Montgomery is excelling?” Some board members exhibit a lack of trust in school professionals, despite evidence that Montgomery schools are ranked among the best in many metrics.

When Alyssa Petti showed up for her first day of work as the new general manager for Dogtopia in Belle Mead on Monday, June 30, she was in for a surprise. Some of the employees were on strike holding signs stating, "Beware of Owner, Not Dog!," "No More Ruff Conditions," and "Dogs Can't Speak so We Are."

Rocky Hill, a small borough with about 250 households and population of around 700ish people, celebrated Independence Day on July 4th in its usual way — a parade.

Somerset County officials presented their preferred solution to the Griggstown Causeway traffic nightmare: Three traffic lights. The flooding issues were not addressed at public hearing and information session at the Somerset County Administration Building in Somerville on July 1.

Three students graduated from Rock Brook School on Orchard Road in Skillman, NJ on June 12.

Mahender Gorrai, a 25-year resident of Skillman and an IT professional, ventured out of his comfort zone and into a new business. He opened an office hotel, Venture X, where community members may reserve office space for whatever suits the type of work they need to do.

Montgomery Township is set to join a group of municipalities in a lawsuit against a state mandate to build more affordable housing.

On a sweltering June 24th evening, 427 students, plus their families, teachers, and school officials, gathered inside the air conditioned gymnasium to celebrate their accomplishments.

Somerset County will host an in-person public information session on Tuesday, July 1, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm to update the community on the Griggstown Causeway (CR 632) Concept Development Study, which impacts both Montgomery and Franklin Townships.

Kim Borredon, 55 Owner of Alfonso's Pizzeria in Montgomery Township (March 2, 1970  -  June 18, 2025)

An additional 260 affordable housing unit credits must be built or otherwise provided in Montgomery Township, NJ, between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2035. Learn where the new developments might go. Residents have an opportunity to give feedback at the 45-minute June 23 Planning Board meeting at the Montgomery Municipal Center in Skillman. (The meeting will continue on June 26 if needed).

The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), is dedicated to preserving and sharing the African American experience. It invites the public to its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration, at its Hollow Road campus in Skillman on Saturday, June 21 from Noon to 4 pm.