For the residents of Rocky Hill, NJ, a borough of about 700 people, the struggle to maintain a small-town atmosphere in the face of regional growth is often measured in miles per hour. The latest front in this ongoing saga opened Thursday night, when Rocky Hill Council President Richard Novak traveled to a meeting of the Montgomery Township Committee to make a direct appeal for help. Novak, a consistent voice for traffic calming in the borough, sought the committee's support.

In Montgomery, NJ, a community garden Is underway, a report-a-concern app is now rolled out, residents are invited to paint a mosaic tile, and more in this month's township administrator's report

The Montgomery Township Police Department, NJ, recently partnered with the Montgomery Health Department and Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (Greater Mercer TMA) to conduct a children’s Bike Rodeo at Hartwick Drive in Skillman. The event provided local children with an engaging opportunity to learn and practice important bicycle safety skills.

Breaking News: E. Kahn Development, (EKD), filed a lawsuit on July 31 in Superior Court against Montgomery Township. The developer is claiming that local officials passed a data center ban without a valid reason amid ongoing disputes over the future of the 257-acre property, which is zoned for limited-manufacturing. On June 18, the Montgomery Township Committee held a final vote on an ordinance that would effectively ban the construction of data centers in the township.

Two loop roads, Nevius Boulevard and Bolmer Corner, will open on Friday, Aug. 7 in Montgomery Township, NJ. A third new road, Village Drive, is tentatively scheduled to open on Monday, Aug. 10. Over time, additional left turn restrictions will be implemented at the Route 206/518 intersection to further improve the flow of traffic, according to township officials.

Montgomery Township NJ police reported on April 27, 2006 the following incidents: Shoplifting at the local ShopRite, theft of a wallet, stolen packages from Montgomery residences, a brush fire, and motor vehicle charges — including a bicyclist riding at night without lights.

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