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A Tiny Borough’s Push to Tame Traffic in a Residential Area Near a Park Entrance
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.
The Montgomery News
Aug 203 min read


Rocky Hill Man Struck by Bicycle Left with Severe Injuries, Has No Health Insurance
Rocky Hill, NJ - What happens when calamity strikes, leaving a person suddenly in debt with medical bills in excess of $100,000, and the person cannot work while trying to heal? For Sean Kucharski, who was struck by a bicyclist while fishing from the Millstone River Bridge sidewalk on October 6, it means his partner has to work two jobs to put food on the table for the household, which includes two teenagers — and still falls short of the cash needed. It means they cannot aff
The Montgomery News
Nov 11, 20254 min read


Bicyclist Crashes into Man on a Rocky Hill Sidewalk, 7 Broken Ribs
Rocky Hill resident Sean Kucharski and his finance Brandie L. Merunka like to spend evenings fishing for catfish off the Washington Street bridge over the Millstone River. Perhaps this hobby might change, after Kucharski was struck by a bicycle in the dark of night and, in his words, was "almost killed."
The Montgomery News
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Concerned Residents Ask Montgomery Officials to Protect the Township's Many Immigrants
About 20 residents made public comments urging Montgomery Township governing officials to pass a resolution supporting the NJ Immigrant Trust Act (ITA), which they say will protect undocumented residents and allow them to access essential services without fear of ICE involvement. They were the only people in the audience, and at the podium, at Thursday night's Township Committee meeting.
The Montgomery News
Sep 8, 202510 min read


Anthony Maldarelli, 72
Anthony Louis Maldarelli, 72, of Skillman, NJ, died surrounded by his loved ones on May 12, 2024.
The Montgomery News
May 24, 20241 min read


Somerset County Declares State of Emergency Due to High Winds and Rain
All Non-Essential Vehicles Should Stay Off Roads, Residents Should Shelter in Place For the Duration of the Storm. By Barbara A. Preston...
The Montgomery News
Jan 10, 20242 min read


2024: A Year of Reconciliation and Trust
By Chris Heitkamp, Pastor, Harlingen Church | Posted December 31, 2023 | You still see some of them around today—but a decade ago, they...
The Montgomery News
Dec 31, 20232 min read




































