Patricia Yantz Potts, 81, died on September 6, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

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.

Locals have wondered about the future of the PJ’s Pancake House & Tavern planned for a new building in the Village Walk at Montgomery on Route 206 in Skillman, near the Route 518 intersection. Finally, a “PJ’s Pancake House” sign went up this summer, followed by a post on the Pugliese Properties Facebook page on August 22 announcing that PJ’s is “scheduled to open this fall.”

With nearly 40% of the town preserved, and more open space added each year, Montgomery Township’s land portfolio is dominated by preserved parkland, open space, and farmland. However, the property that once served as the government hub, is part of an evolving discussion: What should be done with the property that once housed the town’s municipal building?

This school year, local high school students can choose an extracurricular activity that goes beyond the ordinary. They can train to fight fires, respond to emergencies, and serve their community through the Rocky Hill NJ Fire Department’s Junior Firefighter Program.

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.

Montgomery Township Committee and Planning Board held an Affordable Housing Town Hall Monday night at the municipal center. Mayor Neena Singh said, "New options were developed in response to public feedback. Among the new options are additional extensions on expiring deed restrictions on existing affordable units so we can further reduce the total number of new units constructed." Meanwhile, two community groups are gearing up to challenge the township's plan.