NJ State Police responded to press inquiries regarding the charges levied against a Montgomery High School senior, who was arrested at his home on March 17. The Montgomery News, which has been pressing for details on this case, received a press release on April 24 stating the suspect was arrested for child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM). He is charged with second-degree distribution of CSEAM, third-degree possession of CSEAM, and fourth-degree cyber harassmen

Peter Van Der Veer was a simple farmer. Born in Flatbush in 1734, he married Janetye Schenck in 1758 and soon settled on the Millstone River/Bedens Brook intersection in Belle Mead to farm and to raise his seven children.

Montgomery Township NJ Board of Education President Patrick Todd and Superintendent of Schools Mary E. McLoughlin Address AI-Generated Nude Images of Students, and Safety with Parents.

Every month or so (when I remember…) I face the challenge of administering flea and tick preventatives to my pack of dogs. The tablets are typically large, flavored, and deemed inedible by all but my Lab mix who routinely eats scraps of paper and tissues thereby rendering his opinion moot.

A 17-year-old Belle Mead, NJ, resident was arrested at his home recently and charged with allegedly creating and distributing deepfake nudes of at least 32 girls, according to reliable sources. Some of the victims were Montgomery High School (MHS) students.

Four high schoolers who attend theCoderSchool in Montgomery have won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District with their app PantryLink, which connects food pantries, volunteers, and families in need.

The Montgomery Township Police Department, in partnership with the Montgomery Health Department, coordinated and participated in the THINKFAST Interactive program at the Montgomery Township High School on April 15. The event, sponsored by the Montgomery Health Department, focused on educating students about the dangers of vaping and substance abuse through an engaging, hands-on learning experience.

Montgomery Police Department, in partnership with Rock Brook School and Montgomery Special Education PTA (MSEPTA), are pleased to introduce a Special Needs Identification Decal Program, designed to improve safety, communication, and understanding between first responders and residents with special needs.

Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale and Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza. Madelyn Epstein and Sohil Patel are The Montgomery News April Athletes of the Month.

Going into her junior season, Madelyn Epstein and the Montgomery dive team were in a jam. The Cougars had only two returning competitors, leaving Maddie to go on a recruiting trail in the offseason. Some of those new members had gymnastics backgrounds, similar to Epstein who originally did competitive trampoline and tumbling.

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.

Motorists on Route 206 will notice a 22-acre plot with uprooted trees and mulch piles in the Harlingen section of Montgomery Township, NJ across from Allegra School. Workers from The Firewood Farm were on site this week clearing the land to made way for sewer pipes and other infrastructure needed before building can begin. The Montgomery Planning Board approved the 54-unit development project in January 2024. It will include 18 apartments, of which 11 would be affordable hous

This year's pop-up poetry path organized by Rocky Hill, NJ, resident Susan Bristol celebrates peace, and ways to find solace. Eight poems by local writers, some world-famous, appear atop wood posts throughout Millstone Park, just behind the Rocky Hill Municipal Building on Montgomery Avenue throughout the month of April.

Somerset County NJ officials have lowered the speed limit on Washington Street (Route 518) to 25 mph, from Route 206 to the Rocky Hill bridges over the Millstone River and the D&R Canal.

Dr. Omur Silit, the new owner of Caring Heart Animal Hospital, encourages pet owners to focus on a simple habit that can have a big impact: brushing their pets’ teeth every day.

Art has been Patrice Sprovieri’s “first love” since she can remember, and she pursued it early, attending Cooper Union for art school. Later, around 1998, while raising her children in Belle Mead, she began attending the Art Students League in New York City.

A Peloton exercise bike reportedly caused a fire in a Belle Mead, NJ home this morning, according to Montgomery Township Police. Firefighters responded quickly and were able to limit the blaze to the basement.

Thomas D. Huey, who lived on a beautiful property in Montgomery Township, NJ, for many years, died on March 23, 2026. He was 90.

Ethel S. Terhune, a lifelong resident of Somerset County, NJ, died peacefully on March 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, community service, and family dedication. Born Ethel Ann Stott on May 22, 1942, she was deeply rooted in her Christian faith, which was the cornerstone of her life and shaped her many years of active involvement in the Blawenburg Reformed Church and later the Harlingen Reformed Church.

About 55 kids and their parents hopped over to Millstone Park in Rocky Hill, NJ, on Saturday, April 4, for an egg-cellent time.

The Montgomery Township Planning Board voted unanimously on March 23 to recommend to the township governing board that a 44-acre corporate office complex on the corner of Route 206 and Orchard Road is an "Area in Need of Redevelopment" (AINR). This could pave the way for tax breaks (Payments in Lieu of Taxes or PILOT), and other fiscal tools such as bonding for the owner/developer of the property.

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.

A suspicious sound coming from a garbage can in the Palmer Square area of Princeton attracted assistance from the NJ  State Police Bomb Squad on March 30 at 12:04 am. Nearby residences were evacuated,  and hotel guests at the Nassau Inn who were staying in nearby rooms were relocated to another area of the building while the investigation was conducted.

Montgomery Township, NJ, Police Blotter for April 1, 2026: Garage Fire, Motorcycle Crash, Missing Person Found, and Autism Awareness

Rosalie F. Berger, age 106, died peacefully in her home at Stonebridge at Montgomery, in Skillman, NJ on March 29, 2026. She always exercised her right to vote.

Three community organizations have stepped up to support a new Montgomery Township, NJ school district peer-to-peer outreach program to help students who experience mental health issues such as depression or suicidal thoughts. Jordan’s Relay Foundation ($20,000 over two years), The Mayors Wellness Campaign ($10,000), and the Montgomery - Rocky Hill Municipal Alliance and Youth Services Commission ($3,000) have contributed a total of $33,000.

Patricia Filippi Scully, 77, of Skillman, NJ, died on March 24, 2026.

A 32-year-old Harley Davidson motorcycle rider died on March 24, days after colliding with a pickup truck on East Mountain Road in Montgomery Township, NJ, on March 20, 2026 at 2:23 pm.

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.

Montgomery Lower Middle School, NJ, hosted a joyous, and at times tearful, naturalization ceremony on March 25, welcoming 26 new citizens to the United States. Students, led by the LMS fifth-grade band and chorus, sang "The Star-Spangled Banner," Irving Berlin's “God Bless America," and “Land of Dreams.”

This summer, the last of the long-planned loop roads designed to ease congestion and improve traffic flow at the Routes 206/518 intersection will open to traffic. The loop road network was originally recommended in the 2002 Master Plan by the Planning Board and policy makers as the most effective and least disruptive solution. It was determined the loop-road system offered a more sustainable approach.

Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale and Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza. Emma Reyes-Cano and Obinna Obuba are The Montgomery News March Athletes of the Month.

There have been some drastic changes to Obinna Obuba’s life since his last athlete of the month nomination in May 2025. The Montgomery senior spent his fall hauling in 21 catches for 534 yards and six touchdowns on the gridiron, helping the Cougars to a Section Two, Group Four championship appearance against Phillipsburg. However, his best work still comes on the track, where he owns the school record in the 55m hurdles, and lowered it in dramatic fashion.

For years, girls’ wrestling was an afterthought. There was little to no participation, lacking resources, and not enough girls like Emma Reyes-Cano leading the charge. The Montgomery freshman is off to a wonderful career, ripping off her last 11 matches to boost her record to 17-6.

Detectives from Montgomery Police Department gave a presentation on drugs and internet safety to the freshman class at Montgomery High School. Montgomery Police also deal with multiple DWI's this March.

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.

Emergency crews in Montgomery Township NJ are responded to a motorcycle crash near East Mountain Road at today at 2:23 pm. Montgomery first responders were setting up a medevac landing zone in Lubas Park on Route 601, according to Somerset County dispatch audio.

Montgomery Township officials are currently reviewing a recommendation from consultant Adam Taylor, president and CEO of Talva Energy, to install a large, remote net-metered solar array on township-owned property. Taylor gave a lengthy presentation on his feasibility findings, regarding “where and how solar energy could make sense” at the March 5 Township Committee meeting. He zeroed-in on the Montgomery municipal complex at the corner of Route 206 Orchard Road in Skillman.

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.

A New Jersey Chancery Court Judge ruled in favor of a local community group and the Borough of Rocky Hill NJ on March 18, concluding a long-running legal battle over the fate of the shuttered Mary Jacobs Memorial Library. The court ruled that a newly formed entity, the Harold & Mary Jacobs Library Foundation, Inc. (H&MJLF), presented a viable plan to reopen and maintain a small community library in Rocky Hill — consistent with the original intent of donor Harold Jacobs.

New e-bike regulations are now in effect across New Jersey. E-bike drivers must now have a valid licence 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.

Let's Go Montgomery! How to Watch the NJ Group IV State Championship Boys Basketball Game. Montgomery High School Boys basketball team (26-4) will play Plainfield (25-5) in a rematch of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 Tournament, Final Round at Rutgers’ Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway on Saturday, March 14, at 2 pm.

Women’s History Month is a fitting time to honor two outstanding public servants and political path makers: Grace A. Gurisic, first woman mayor of the Borough of Rocky Hill, and Cathy Frank-White, first woman mayor of Montgomery Township.

CFO Michael Pitts provided an update on Montgomery's upcoming budget, which he said he anticipates to be one of the most challenging in recent history due to rapidly increasing expenses.

After The Montgomery News released an article titled "Montgomery Officials Unveil Initial Vision for 400-acre NJ State-owned Farmland in the Heart of Skillman," on March 9, the municipality issued a press on the proposed acquisition.

The Montgomery High School Boys basketball team defeated the Cherry Hill East Cougars at a neutral court in Deptford tonight in the state Group 4 semifinals with a final score of 67 to 37. Montgomery (26-4) will now play Plainfield (25-5) in a rematch of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 Tournament, Final Round at Rutgers’ Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway on Saturday, March 14, at 2 pm.

Montgomery Officials Unveil Draft Concept Plan for 400-acre NJ State-owned Farmland in the Heart of Skillman

Michael Charles Grundy, 77, of Long Valley, NJ, died peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Hackettstown Medical Center. He was the proudest and most enthusiastic supporter of Montgomery High School basketball, where his son Kristopher serves as head coach — unquestionably the team's #1 fan.

For many patients, a trip to the dentist can bring anxiety. For Dr. Manasa Reddy, easing that fear is just as important as the dental work itself. Dr. Reddy, a general and cosmetic dentist, opened Belle Mead Dental with a simple goal: Create a place where patients can trust they will feel heard, informed, and genuinely cared for.