Somerset County officials presented their preferred solution to the Griggstown Causeway traffic nightmare: Three traffic lights. The flooding issues were not addressed at public hearing and information session at the Somerset County Administration Building in Somerville on July 1.

Three students graduated from Rock Brook School on Orchard Road in Skillman, NJ on June 12.

Mahender Gorrai, a 25-year resident of Skillman and an IT professional, ventured out of his comfort zone and into a new business. He opened an office hotel, Venture X, where community members may reserve office space for whatever suits the type of work they need to do.

Montgomery Township is set to join a group of municipalities in a lawsuit against a state mandate to build more affordable housing.

On a sweltering June 24th evening, 427 students, plus their families, teachers, and school officials, gathered inside the air conditioned gymnasium to celebrate their accomplishments.

Somerset County will host an in-person public information session on Tuesday, July 1, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm to update the community on the Griggstown Causeway (CR 632) Concept Development Study, which impacts both Montgomery and Franklin Townships.

Kim Borredon, 55 Owner of Alfonso's Pizzeria in Montgomery Township (March 2, 1970  -  June 18, 2025)

An additional 260 affordable housing unit credits must be built or otherwise provided in Montgomery Township, NJ, between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2035. Learn where the new developments might go. Residents have an opportunity to give feedback at the 45-minute June 23 Planning Board meeting at the Montgomery Municipal Center in Skillman. (The meeting will continue on June 26 if needed).

The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), is dedicated to preserving and sharing the African American experience. It invites the public to its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration, at its Hollow Road campus in Skillman on Saturday, June 21 from Noon to 4 pm.

The suspect who was arrested after stabbing a Montgomery, NJ, resident outside a Willow Run home on June 16 at 1:30 pm is now charged with Attempted Murder, police said. The victim was transported to an area hospital for stab wounds to the shoulder and abdomen, underwent emergency surgery, and luckily is expected to survive.

Education is undergoing a significant transformation due to the integration of AI, which is influencing the way education is delivered, accessed, and experienced.

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. Each Athlete of the Month will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to The Tiger’s Tale.

Montgomery High School junior Obinna Obuba is having a phenomenal season. He won the Somerset County championship for the 110m hurdles, while placing third in the high jump and fifth in the 200m dash.

Montgomery softball star Connor Fogarty always has the green light to swing. While most coaches advise their players to take a pitch during a hitter-friendly 3-0 count, Fogarty is the exception. An NJISAA scholar-athlete award recipient, an Oberlin College commit, and a four-year varsity starter, Fogarty has risen through the ranks and become an invaluable piece of this Cougars squad.

Montgomery/Somerset Co. Voters Favor Mikie and Jack for Governor, Monty Dems Reelect Incumbents in Local Races, GOP Local Elections Uncontested

Montgomery Township, NJ, volunteer firefighters drove one of its excess fire trucks to Tennessee and provided hands-on training to Erwin’s crew for two days. Erwin Fire Chief Jason Harris told The Montgomery News about the harrowing scenes of the floodwaters rising faster than anyone could anticipate.

Montgomery Township, NJ, Police and Health Department officials are partnering to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping and substance abuse. They sponsored a program at Montgomery High School on Friday, June 6, aimed at educating teens about the risks.

Princeton Airport on Route 206 in the Skillman section of Montgomery Township, is offering free tours every Tuesday at 10:30 am during July and August 2025. It's a great adventure for young future pilots ages 5 and up. 

Montgomery Township Committee issues a special statement regarding its PBA contract negotiations, citing their commitment to police officers, while being mindful of property taxes. Montgomery taxpayers already pay the highest property taxes in Somerset County, NJ, and continue to face rising school and municipal expenses, compounded by inflation.

The Montgomery Promenade, the 292,700-square-foot center on Route 206 in Skillman, NJ, just north of Princeton, is expected to open Phase 1 in late 2025. Whole Foods is anticipated to open in 2026.

After all the SATs, college tours, essays, and late nights studying, high school seniors are finally getting ready for the next big step — college. It’s uncharted territory and rising college freshmen aren’t looking for a cumbersome guidebook to help them get through their first year. Karen Dentler knows this well. That’s why she wrote Go to Class: How to Succeed at College — a quick, down-to-earth book filled with smart advice and real-life tips for new college students.

In a banner year for Montgomery Emergency Medical Services (MEMS), eight current and former members of the all-volunteer squad are heading to medical school—a record-setting milestone that highlights not only the organization’s commitment to outstanding patient care but also its success in developing future leaders.

Montgomery police officers and a GOP candidate questioned Township Committee members about a lack of support at the May 28, 2025 meeting. PBA president Sal Intili, along with half of the union, had also attended the Township Committee meeting on May 15 to voice their concerns "over the lack of support from the committee members."

Music is a part of every aspect of Mark Manto’s life. It’s in the rhythm his feet make when he goes out to run, it’s in the soft sound of the waves at the beach, it’s in the old records he digs up for new inspiration. With years of experience from various bands and musical endeavors, Manto is proud to announce his first all-original album, The Rocky Hill.

The Montgomery Farmers’ Market returned to the Montgomery Municipal Building in Skillman, off Route 206, on Saturday, May 31, from 10 am to 1 pm. The Blawenburg Band’s Dixieland Ensemble performed from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm to help celebrate opening day.

In May, Preservation New Jersey named the flood-damaged and vacant Washington Well Farm in Skillman to its 2025 list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places. The Dutch farmstead, established circa 1750, is tied to the Revolutionary War and is known for a well where George Washington’s troops stopped to drink in 1778. Flood damage caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021 severely damaged the home and some outbuildings.

Montgomery Police Benevolent Association (PBA) President Sal Intili spoke during the public comment session of the May 15 Township Committee meeting regarding a “lack of support from committee members.”

Montgomery Baseball Coach Peter Mueller Achieves 300 Careers Wins

A Memorial Day Service will feature Author John U. Rees, who will share stories of African American men who fought on land and sea for American Independence in the Continental Army — from his book, "They Were Good Soldiers." The public is invited to the Stoutsburg Cemetery in Hopewell NJ on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 3 pm.

Kasia Market, the Korean Asian grocery market and food court in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery Township, celebrated its official grand opening on Saturday, May 17.

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. Each Athlete of the Month will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to The Tiger’s Tale.

John Donahue, the Seton Hall commit, is a star on the mound and at the plate for the Montgomery Varsity team. He recently broke the school Record of 148 Career Strikeouts!

When Aya Krause joined the “Girls on the Run” program in third grade, there was no telling where the sport might take her. Now a sophomore star for the Montgomery High School track and cross country teams, Krause has her sights set on collegiate competition, preferably in California.

Montgomery Township officials plan to install a street sign in honor of hometown hero Stephen Warner, who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1971. A dedication ceremony will take place at Community Drive—the street that connects Orchard Road to the Municipal complex—on Memorial Day [Monday, May 26] at 10 am.

Two Montgomery Township police officers earned awards for rescuing a dog from a pond in the Cherry Valley Country Club. The dog had escaped from a neighbor's backyard and fell into a frigid pond by the golf course on Jan. 21.

The star of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers — James “Murr” Murray — and his wife Melyssa purchased a five-bedroom home on a two-acre lot in Rocky Hill for about $1.3 million in April. It's regular home, however, it gets about 1,000 visitors a year, has an extensive model railroad setup in the basement, and is home to a 30-member non-profit club that wants to keep their masterpiece intact, but could not afford to purchase the property.

Party Fair, the discount party supply and rental store, plans to open a shop this summer in the Montgomery Shopping Center in Skillman on Route 206, next to ShopRite.

In New Jersey, a primary election is a process where registered voters of a specific political party choose their party's nominee(s) for the June general election. Voting began in April via absentee ballots and ends on June 10.

Born and raised in Montgomery Township, Amanda Baumunk is a junior at Montgomery High School. She will graduate one year early (this June). Baumunk's three most important issues are housing, environmental protection, and protecting our immigrant neighbors.

Vince Barragan has served as a global corporate finance executive for Johnson & Johnson. He graduated from Rahway High School in 1996. He earned a certificate of completion from the U.S. Army ROTC program at Fordham University. He currently serves as deputy mayor of Montgomery.

Mazhar Syed is a litigation paralegal. He grew up in Hillsborough and moved to Pike Run in Belle Mead in 2023. The issue of affordable housing is paramount to Syed. He lives in a one bedroom affordable apartment with his wife and 7-month-old son.

Michel “Mike” Martin of Skillman is a pharmaceutical executive and current member of the Montgomery Township Committee — the five-member governing body elected to lead the township. He is one of four candidates running in the June Primary Election for two slots on Democratic Party ballot in the November general election.

Nina Tadych, 15, won this year's Arbor Day seed contest, organized by Montgomery Township's Shade Tree Committee and held at the Montgomery Library in April.

Dipalika "Dipali" Bhargava, MD, of Belle Mead died on May 6, 2025. She was 86. Born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on October 22, 1938, she was a beacon of resilience, intelligence, and compassion.

“Given Montgomery Township’s reputation as an award-winning school system, it’s hard to fathom why the board chose not to take advantage of all funding opportunities in order to keep class sizes down and vital staff positions intact,” MTEA President Mike Razzoli.

Once again, Montgomery High School (MHS) students' SAT scores rank in the top five general admission public high schools in New Jersey, according to the latest School Performance Reports released by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

Montgomery Township continues its proactive Code Compliance initiative with rigorous enforcement efforts led by the Construction, Engineering, Zoning, and Health departments. These efforts aim to address vacant or abandoned properties and other nuisance issues through increased inspections and penalties for non-compliance.

Montgomery officials have finally agreed to conduct a townshipwide property revaluation. The Somerset County Board of Taxation has been pushing us to do this for years — since Montgomery Township residents’ assessed property value has dropped way below the actual, up-to-date market value.

Meaningful, hands-on learning: MontyHacks VIII, Montgomery High School's Computer Science Club’s 8th annual hackathon, Saturday, May 31. Montgomery, NJ.

Police Blotter: Montgomery NJ Resident Sends $1K to Fake Friend on Social Media, Tools stolen from Truck