Flagship Carwash, a national chain with two facilities in New Jersey, is seeking a third in Montgomery Township on what is now a vacant, 3-acre weed-infested lot at 1026 Route 518. Planner/Administrator Lori Savron told Township Committee on Sept. 17 that she and township officials have met with Flagship Carwash representatives and that an application to build the facility is forthcoming for the site located between Wawa and single-family homes.

Prior to formal business, the Montgomery Township Committee issued proclamations at their September 14 meeting recognizing several local youth athletic organizations for notable 2026 season performances and honored dedicated public servants upon their retirements. In addition, Montgomery school officials expressed interest in a parcel of vacant land next to the high school.

The Montgomery Township Committee will be voting on a resolution tonight to conduct a "Study for An Area in Need of Redevelopment for Kenvue Site" and "Authorizing Execution of Escrow Agreement with E. Kahn Development to Fund Costs Associated with Area in Need of Redevelopment Study and Potential Designation of Site," according the meeting agenda. The meeting begins at 7 pm.

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

Montgomery, NJ - Three loop roads, Nevius Boulevard and Bolmer Corner at Montgomery Promenade and Village Drive at the Village Walk at Montgomery, opened as scheduled this weekend. Local officials celebrated with ribbon cutting ceremonies this morning, and tested out the new pedestrian walkways. In the near future, left-turn restrictions will be implemented at the Route 206/518 intersection to further improve the flow of traffic, according to township officials.

A 20-acre vacant lot at Route 206 and Scarborough Road in Belle Mead is one step closer to becoming a 196-unit community known as Thrive at Montgomery. The Planning Board approved the developer’s minor subdivision and final major site plan at its July 27 meeting. This development has been "in the works" since early 2014.

Zoning evolves based on foundational planning principles, economic shifts, public needs, and legal obligations. One property, a 154-acre parcel located at Scarborough Road and Route 206 in Belle Mead, has a fascinating zoning history that illustrates the evolving needs and priorities of a community over a 65-year period. In is now zoned for senior citizen continuing care facility.