Sydney S. Taggart, 92, died on November 15, 2024 in Princeton, NJ.

Dipalika "Dipali" Bhargava, MD, of Belle Mead died on May 6, 2025. She was 86. Born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on October 22, 1938, she was a beacon of resilience, intelligence, and compassion.

“Given Montgomery Township’s reputation as an award-winning school system, it’s hard to fathom why the board chose not to take advantage of all funding opportunities in order to keep class sizes down and vital staff positions intact,” MTEA President Mike Razzoli.

Once again, Montgomery High School (MHS) students' SAT scores rank in the top five general admission public high schools in New Jersey, according to the latest School Performance Reports released by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

Montgomery Township continues its proactive Code Compliance initiative with rigorous enforcement efforts led by the Construction, Engineering, Zoning, and Health departments. These efforts aim to address vacant or abandoned properties and other nuisance issues through increased inspections and penalties for non-compliance.

Montgomery officials have finally agreed to conduct a townshipwide property revaluation. The Somerset County Board of Taxation has been pushing us to do this for years — since Montgomery Township residents’ assessed property value has dropped way below the actual, up-to-date market value.

Robert G. Tortolani, 95, died on April 11, 2025 at Stonebridge at Montgomery senior living community in Skillman, NJ. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances R. (Pandozzi) Tortolani.

Meaningful, hands-on learning: MontyHacks VIII, Montgomery High School's Computer Science Club’s 8th annual hackathon, Saturday, May 31. Montgomery, NJ.

Police Blotter: Montgomery NJ Resident Sends $1K to Fake Friend on Social Media, Tools stolen from Truck

William Thomas “Tom” Rohrbach, 77, of Belle Mead, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Carolyn Glover Camper of Skillman, NJ, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was 92.

Montgomery School Board Votes to Underfund 2025 Budget, Layoffs Begin, Board Member Abstains on Crucial Budget Vote, Wants Pre-Algebra for 5th Graders

Chief Financial Officer Michael Pitts introduced the 2025 budget and gave a presentation at the Montgomery Township Committee meeting on April 3. The 2025 budget is scheduled for adoption at the May 1 Township Committee Meeting. The municipal component of the property tax rate is increasing to $0.48. That is a 2.89% increase over last year.

The Barn Quilt Trail of Central New Jersey will feature six barns that honor Montgomery’s rich agricultural heritage. By November, each barn will display a vibrant, one-of-a-kind quilt block.

The MTEA is asking Montgomery and Rocky Hill residents to, "please reach out to school board members as a concerned education advocate to express your upset at what’s been occurring in the Montgomery Township School District."

Barbara DiLorenzo of Rocky Hill says anyone who wants to learn how to draw or paint can learn the skills.

Pam and Gary Mount of Terhune Orchards held a press conference announcing their 50th anniversary as a landmark farm in Lawrenceville. Local farmers and business affiliates gathered to congratulate the Mount family on their impressive growth, and enjoy some memories shared by the Mounts and their daughters.

Xiu Ping Li, 48, of Skillman was sentenced on April 17 to five years in prison for operating "multiple residential marijuana grows" in California, according to a press release from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Montgomery police force veteran Sean Sullivan promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. Lt. Kurt Rock retires after 30 years in Montgomery, NJ.

Tickets for the Van Harlingen Historical Society’s 2025 May in Montgomery: A Day on the Farm, are now on sale.

Zoe Bitterman is a relentless competitor.  The junior sensation has been a catalyst behind the Montgomery Girls Varsity swim team, leading the squad to its best season in years.

Brandon Rector —Montgomery High School Football, Track & Field — Named Athlete of the Month

Loved spending time with family Died March 16, 2025 Helen Elizabeth (Atoeff) Paulino died peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2025. Her...

Peter Kammler, formerly of Skillman, NJ, died unexpectedly on March 25, 2025 at the Country Village Center in Lancaster, New Hampshire.