Montgomery native Jeff Mertz is co-founder and owner of Wildspawn Mushrooms, a blossoming agribusiness. Weekend farmers’ market attendees are often drawn to Wildspawn’s colorful array of the freshly-foraged and locally-grown fungi.

Township Administrator Lori Savron updated the community on top issues — WiFi service, the pending development of the Kenvue Corporate site in Skillman, management of the food pantry, and the imminent opening of a new, inclusive playground — at the Montgomery Township Committee meeting on Thursday, September 4.

Six candidates are running for three seats on the Montgomery Board of Education in November 2025, which also represents the independent little borough of Rocky Hill.

Montgomery Police were busy in the last 30 days — arresting three individuals who had fallen asleep in unrelated incidents on township roadways. Two were found along Route 518 and one on Great Road. Police also issued multiple DUIs and reported car and home burglaries, and an incident of mail theft.

Wrestling Program Founder John T. Moyle of Montgomery Township, NJ, died on August 20, 2025. He was  62. 

After a public outcry, Montgomery Township’s elected leaders presented a new affordable housing option at the last town hall meeting on August 11. Residents, including two newly-formed citizens groups, will attend a second town hall on Monday, August 25, to learn whether this new option is feasible. Or, will there be other achievable options to replace an unpopular key component of the current township plan — a high-density housing development at the former Kenuve (J&J) corpo

Former Belle Mead Fire Chief Dan Calver Pullen rode the heavenly fire truck to his last call. He died on August 7, 2025, surrounded by family.