As a sophomore, Sohil Patel tried out for the Montgomery varsity fencing team. During a round-robin, he lost all five of his bouts and, unsurprisingly, did not initially make the team. He still had fencing friends, though, and wanted to be involved. Sohil became the Cougars’ armorer, fixing equipment and doing whatever he could to help the team. A year later, he not only made the team, but was named captain.

Construction on the Montgomery Promenade is steadily progressing, with anticipated openings this summer. Among Montgomery High School students, excitement has coalesced around new additions such as Panera and Ulta, while many adults look forward to the arrival of Whole Foods. Yet this enthusiasm exists alongside a growing concern: as the township develops, residents worry Montgomery is losing its rural charm even as they welcome the conveniences of expansion.

New e-bike regulations are now in effect across New Jersey. E-bike drivers must have a valid license for ages 15 and up, and insurance. The Montgomery Township Police Department reminds residents the new law is designed to improve public safety, clarify operator requirements, and ensure responsible use of electric bicycles throughout our community.

Senator Andrew Zwicker and the municipality of Princeton are hosting a local Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit event on Tuesday, March 31 from 9 am to 3 pm at One Monument Drive in Princeton. Registration is available online.

A 32-year-old Harley Davidson motorcycle rider from Bridgewater NJ is in serious condition after colliding with a pickup truck on East Mountain Road in Montgomery Township NJ on Friday, March 20.

Montgomery High School is thrilled to present this year’s Spring Musical, Mean Girls, with performances on March 20 and 21. Based on the beloved 2004 film, the musical premiered on Broadway in 2018 and features an incredible book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin.

Jim Waltman, executive director of The Watershed Institute, is working hard to bring American shad back to its ancestral rivers in New Jersey — and specifically to the Millstone River. Jan. 3, 2026