Hundreds of entrepreneurs, business leaders and angel investors gathered recently at the new hub of innovation and collaboration at 23 Orchard Road, the former J &J offices in Skillman, NJ.

A new law in New Jersey will phase out all intoxicating hemp sales by gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops, such as Montgomery's Rainbow Smoke Shop. This will include candy-shaped edibles, seltzers, and delta-8 loose leaf weed. A loophole currently allows the hemp, as well as potent THC seltzer, to be sold at smoke shops and all liquor stores, including, Skillman Wine & Liquor. The loophole will be eliminated by Thanksgiving 2026.

Montgomery Township, NJ, residents embrace the cold by building unique snowmen.

With the recent frigid temperatures and abundant snow in Montgomery Township, NJ, a veterinarian weighs in on whether our pets need boots and jackets to go outside.

Some residents have raised questions on social media regarding whether the Johnson & Johnson diaper manufacturing site and office complex on Grandview Road in Skillman, which now goes by the name Kenvue, is contaminated. Township Administrator Lori Savron asked independent environmental consultant Rohan Tadas, CHMM, LSRP, to report on whether the property has a contamination issue.

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. The January 2026 athletes are swimmer Angela Liu and basketball player Ethan Lin.

Angela Liu is more than a champion swimmer, she is also a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program — one of 16,000 exceptionally academically talented high school seniors in the U.S. Liu has always been willing to bet on herself.

Montgomery High School athletic director and boys’ basketball coach Kris Grundy had been reluctant to nominate one of his own players for an Athlete of the Month award. He likes to give the spot to athletes who excel in the lesser talked-about sports, so they get a chance to earn their spot in The Montgomery News. However, he could not hold his tongue. Scholar-athlete Ethan Lin is “just an unbelievable talent,” Grundy said.

An old Rocky Hill Farm property located on Princeton Avenue could be the location of a 91-unit housing development if Borough Council votes to adopt a resolution at tonight's meeting to authorize the execution of a new affordable housing agreement to meet its affordable housing mandate. The small borough, which only has about 280 households now, would grow by about 32%, if this development comes to fruition.

Hillsborough police arrested Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, on Jan. 13 for allegedly murdering her two sons, ages 5 and 7, in her Hillsborough home, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Montgomery Township Police Blotter: DWI, Porch Pirates, Criminal Mischief, Overturned Car, and Altered Licence Plate

Montgomery, NJ. Two newly elected committee members, Vince Barragan and Mike Martin, were sworn into office by Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D16), followed by the re-selection of Neena Singh to serve as mayor (her third year to hold the office) and Vince Barragan as deputy mayor.

Each January, one resolution rises to the top of the list…Exercise. And it’s no surprise. Regular physical activity doesn’t just change our bodies, it improves nearly every aspect of our lives. From physical health to mental clarity, from confidence to resilience, fitness has a far-reaching impact.

Montgomery NJ Pilates instructor Caitlyn Kresky has a deep-rooted foundation in classical ballet and recently completed a professional career with several companies including Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Columbia Classical Ballet, and Roxey Ballet. For those with new year resolutions to improve their health, Kresky offers six tips for keeping in shape.

Doris (Brokaw) Weingart, 93, a tough farm girl from Rocky Hill, NJ, died peacefully on December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Montgomery Township, NJ — Three newly-elected Montgomery/Rocky Hill School Board members were sworn-in at the reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The board also selected Patrick Todd to serve as president (this will be his third year at the helm), and Maria Spina as vice president.

Doris DeLorenzo, 89, of Hillsborough, NJ, died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She worked in the cafeteria and as a janitor for the Montgomery Township, NJ, school district.

The NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NJSSAR) and Montgomery Deputy Mayor Vince Barragan held a memorial service for Gen. Richard Montgomery at Veterans Park on the 250th anniversary of his death, Dec. 31, complete with revolutionary war re-enactors, flags, and speeches.

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

Gary Bernard Mount died peacefully at his home, Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ on Monday, December 29 following a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. He was known for his generosity, his impact on the agricultural community and his deep love of family.

Montgomery Township, NJ – The township's historical society is offering a $100 reward for indisputable proof that the township is, in fact, named after Revolutionary War Gen. Richard Montgomery.

In a wooded area off Dead Tree Run on the former Terhune Farm in Montgomery Township is an old, squeaky but well-engineered, self-governing windmill, about some 40 feet in height, that is visible from the road.

Bruce Traub, 65, of Skillman, NJ, entered into eternal rest on November 29 after a brave but short battle with brain cancer.

Montgomery High School, NJ – The December 2025 athletes of the month are tennis player Tongxin “Coco” Xiao and runner Daniel Leopold. Each month, MHS Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. Each athlete will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to The Tiger’s Tale.

Skillman has a new Turkish restaurant. Mira Mediterranean Grill, offering chicken kebabs, falafel (deep fried chickpeas), and gyro doner (a combo of ground beef and lamb sliced thin), opened recently in Skillman.

Montgomery Township, NJ, officials will honor several police officers as heroes on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 pm at town hall in Skillman. The officers risked their own lives in the line of duty this year by rescuing a woman from a smoke-filled burning home; saving a dog from an icy pond; rendering lifesaving aid to a stabbing victim and then safely apprehending and arresting the suspect — who was charged with attempted murder.

Donald W. Matthews — a pillar of civic engagement, contributing his time, talents, and wisdom across a remarkable spectrum of roles — retires after decades of dedicated volunteer service to Montgomery Township, NJ.

Montgomery Township, NJ -- Township officials will honor Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery — for whom the township is named — on New Year's Eve Day at the municipal building at 2 pm. December 31 is the 250-year anniversary of his death.

Rocky Hill, NJ — Bradford “Brad” Merritt, 73, of Rocky Hill, NJ died peacefully on December 12, 2025. He had retired from the New Jersey State Police, and was a former Rocky Hill Borough Councilman.

Montgomery Police responded to a dispute at IGO Stem Academy in Belle Mead on Nov. 26 at 11:32 am and arrested a 23-year-old former employee.

Ricky Chai celebrated the grand opening of his new Asian Fusion restaurant on Monday, December 8 in the Princeton North Shopping Center in Skillman. It is about a mile down the road from his Ricky's Thai restaurant in the Village Walk at Montgomery. This will mark his second restaurant in Skillman. He also has successful restaurants in Hillsborough and Bernardsville.

According to a 2025 report on NJ.com, the Montgomery School District ranks 17th in the state for the highest school taxes. The average Montgomery taxpayer pays $11,749 each year to the public schools. This is 68.6% of a resident’s average annual property tax bill of $17,131. On the bright side, the overall average annual property tax of $17,131 is the lowest in the grouping of the 17 top districts.

Montgomery High School’s marching band closed out its 2025 season with a sweep of major awards, a series of standout performances, and a renewed sense of pride in a program that has quickly been rising to statewide prominence.

Montgomery Township, NJ -- A garage fire in Belle Mead closed Route 601 for three hours on Tuesday, (Dec. 9), from about 2 pm to 5 pm, creating rush-hour traffic jams throughout the township, especially on Route 206. A Montgomery Township fire marshal investigation indicates the flames originated from a wood stove left unattended in the detached garage of a single-family home. There were no injuries reported during the event.

Rocky Hill, NJ - Rocky Hill’s Pacific Southern (PS) Model Railroad Club presented the borough’s fire department and rescue squad with checks for $3,500. James Murray, the “Impractical Jokers” comedian James Murray, the “Impractical Jokers” comedian who bought the Washington Street house the railroad house, and PS Club President Jeff Bernardis presented the checks at last night's meeting. These donations were the largest ever raised by the club, thanks to their sold out tra

Move over Pooja Dhingra. Montgomery now has its own Indian French pastry chef. Montgomery Township resident Smita Arora was born in India, but trained at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan. She owns and operates Ooh La La Patisserie and Bake Shop — a home-based business offering French/Indian pastries, cookies, cakes, and desserts.

Two Montgomery High School students experienced the opportunity of a lifetime at the New Jersey Education Association Convention on November 6, when juniors Stella Cunha and Anuvaa Shah hosted a conversation on stage with Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai.

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill unveiled a 35-member Local Government Advisory Group of elected officials from across New Jersey on Dec. 2, assembled to provide expertise and on-the-ground insight to her transition’s Action Teams. Montgomery Township Mayor Neena Singh is included as a member of the team.

Family was important to long-time Montgomery Township, NJ, resident Joan Martha Cosgrove Raymond, who died at age 93 on November 10.

First responders extinguished a fire along a Montgomery Township hiking path leading to Van Horne Park on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at about 10 pm. Police Lt. Jason Larson said the fire may have been caused by a discarded cigarette. The NJ Forest Fire Service is investigating.

Montgomery Township, NJ - Montgomery Township's newest police officer Oksana Kopyto is a certified Humane Law Enforcement Officer (HLEO), meaning she is trained and has experience investigating and enforcing animal cruelty and welfare laws. She is also known to rescue homeless kittens and cats. Kopyto was sworn-in as a probationary officer at the Montgomery Township Committee meeting on November 13.

Montgomery Township, NJ - Francis “Frank” Benjamin Homan, affectionately known as Yan, died peacefully at the age of 97. Frank was a resident of Montgomery Township since 1958.

Montgomery Township, NJ —Montgomery School Board member Christina Harris reported at the Tuesday, Nov. 18 board meeting that volunteerism — related to the parent-teacher organizations — is down across the school district. "It decreases with each passing year, and gets worse in the upper grades," Harris reported.

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. – Dawan Jeter, 19, of Hillsborough surrendered without incident to Hillsborough Police at 6 pm tonight in relation to a shooting that occurred earlier today.

Chander Kanta Bahal (nee Chowdhary), cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Bayshore Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Her daughter lives in Skillman, NJ.

Montgomery Township, NJ — Joseph R. Klett, executive director of the NJ State Archives, will give a presentation titled "Colonial Land Records: When New Jersey was Split in Two" at the Somerset County Library's Montgomery Township branch on Thursday, November 20 at 6 pm. (Sponsored by Van Harlingen Historical Society and the Somerset County Library).

Montgomery Township, NJ - Edwin L. Podsiadlo, 95, U.S Navy Veteran, died peacefully on November 8, 2025 after 95 years of “clean living” as he would say! A long time resident of Montgomery Township, he raised six children with his predeceased, beloved wife Dorothy who taught elementary school at Burnt Hill Road School for decades. 

Montgomery Township, NJ — For local families whose SNAP benefits remain under threat, accessing food assistance through local food pantries has become imperative. Multiple Montgomery organizations, including scouts, police, teachers, local businesses (Kasia and Tiger's Tale), and the township's community center have all pitched in to ensure local families have sustenance during this difficult time.

Montgomery Township, NJ – Montgomery resident Karen Tuveson of the nonprofit Catalytic Arts Incubator created the Barn Quilt Trail of Central New Jersey, where, she says, art, history, and agriculture come together. Learn more about how six historic barns became the inaugural sites. On Dec. 3 at the Montgomery Library, meet the artists, farm owners, selection committee, partners, and volunteers who helped bring the project to life.

Caitlyn Kresky has a deep-rooted foundation in classical ballet and recently completed a professional career with several companies including Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Columbia Classical Ballet, and Roxey Ballet. Kresky spoke with The Montgomery News about her decision to open her own Pilates studio.