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.

By Barbara A. Preston | Posted November 13, 2025 Chris Getz awoke to a disaster. His small home on Opossum Road and Thiemarx Terrace in Skillman was on fire at 4 am on Friday, November 7. His disabled mother, JoAnn, and his brother James were asleep in their rooms, as their two Beagles were pacing. “I heard a popping noise. I opened the front door and found our front porch was completely engulfed in flames. We had 30 seconds to get out of the house,” Chris recalls. “I was in

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

Montgomery Township first responders pulled a non-ambulatory resident from a fully engulfed fire at a home on the corner of Opossum Road and Thiemarx Terrace in Skillman early this morning. Two people were transported to the local hospital for smoke inhalation.

Montgomery NJ - A quick review of the unofficial election results show most Somerset County towns elected Democratic candidates on November 4 — even the historically "Republican" towns. Montgomery and Rocky Hill caught that wave years ago, and, once again, voted blue from the top of the ticket down to township committee and borough council.

The Pacific Southern Model Railroad Club — with renewed energy thanks to new owner and member James Murray, known as “Murr” on TBS’ “Impractical Jokers” — will open its doors at 26 Washington Street in Rocky Hill on November 22 and 23.

Montgomery Township will celebrate and honor our Veterans on Sunday, November 9 starting with a procession that will commence at 1:45 pm at the intersection of Harlingen Road and Devon Drive and end at the Montgomery Veterans Park on Harlingen Road. The procession will be followed by a ceremony starting at 2 pm at the Veterans Memorial.

Montgomery Township, NJ - Eli Kahn, the principal of E. Kahn Development Corp, is inviting Skillman residents to a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at the Kenvue campus, 199 Grandview Road. The meeting is scheduled for 6 pm. Kahn said the purpose is to develop a constructive dialogue with the community regarding the future development of the 380-acre site.

Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill Borough voters decisively elected two new faces, and one former board appointee, to the local school board on November 4. Local voters also elected Democrats from the top of the ticket down to Township Committee and Borough Council, according to preliminary results from the Somerset County Clerk.

Montgomery Township, NJ — Shivani Popat of Montgomery transitioned from a job as a senior consultant with Deloitte Consulting, representing the Mumbai Metropolitan region, to opening her own business that allows her creativity to flow. Called Magical Skye, the business specializes in producing one-of-a-kind keepsakes, party favors, and hand-painted greeting cards.

In a district ranked among the top 1% of public schools in the nation, parents and students might expect stability, communication, and mutual respect between the Board of Education, parents, and the educators who make that excellence possible. Instead, Montgomery Township has become defined by tension and distrust, a conflict that threatens the very quality of education that earned it such distinction.

Ashwin Jaju, a textile engineer and owner of a company that specializes in high-performance athleticwear for companies such as Patagonia, Nike, and RipCurl to name a few, has a hobby farm on a small plot of land outside of his Skillman office. He has offered flowers for sale in the past. Now he is experimenting with saffron crocus.

The Montgomery Township NJ School Board narrowly approved a free program at its September meeting to help students who experience mental health issues and to prevent teen suicide. The program, Hope Squad, was endorsed by multiple district educators. And, a Belle Mead resident who is helping to fund the program, spoke about her niece’s experience with depression and how this program may have saved her.

Montgomery Township Committee NJ Ratifies a New Contract with Police on Monday, November 27, 2025. The contract equates to annual salary increases of about 3.75% for the next four years.

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."

Recruitment efforts to hire three new officers began in February, with a total of 96 applications. Of those, the Montgomery Police Department selected three. All three were affirmed by the Township Committee, and two were sworn in at town hall on October 16.

On October 18 at 9:30 am, Montgomery Police, Montgomery Fire Company 2, Rocky Hill Fire Company and Montgomery EMS responded to building 10 at the Princeton Garden Apartments on Blue Spring Road for a fire in an apartment.

Myjuan Unique Gomez, known around the gym as Bo, staged a grand opening of his new venture on September 10. Bo is also a membership salesman at Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center. He enhanced this passion for fitness with his love of flavor and community by founding and opening his Unique Eats Café.

“Impractical Jokers” comedian James “Murr” Murray and his wife Melyssa will be hosting the 46th Annual Pacific Southern Holiday Train Show in Rocky Hill on November 22 and 23. They are also holding their fourth annual No. 95 Charity event in Montclair to benefit the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research on Saturday, October 25 from 7 pm until 10 pm.

Kenvue Site to Be Removed from Montgomery’s Affordable Housing Plan, Pike Run Developer to Re-Up Deed Restrictions on Existing Units. An Industrial Complex Is Now Proposed for Kenvue in Skillman, NJ.

The Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25 from 2-4 pm at Montgomery High School. Also, Lisa Carra assumed the fulltime role as Community Resource Manager for the Senior Center. Carra brings a wealth of experience as the former manager of the Bridgewater senior center.

Vape Shop in Skillman Ticketed, Theft at Kenvue, DWI Arrests, and two Cars Stolen in Montgomery, NJ.

Montgomery Township, NJ - Chris Venis, a candidate for Montgomery Township Committee, in his own words.

Montgomery Township NJ - Montgomery Township Committee 2025 candidate Mike Martin in his own words.

Montgomery Township, NJ. - George De Sanctis, a 2025 candidate for Montgomery Township Committee, in his own words.

Vince Barragan, 2025 candidate for Montgomery Township NJ Committee — In His Own Words.

Three local historic sites are featured in the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission's 20th "Journey Through the Past" this weekend, Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 12-4 pm. The Amy Garrett House in Rocky Hill, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum in Skillman, and the Dirck Gulick House in Belle Mead, are three of more than 30 historic sites that will open to the public throughout Somerset County.

Montgomery Township, NJ - The four candidates for Montgomery Township’s governing board — Republicans Chris Venis and George De Sanctis and Democrats Mike Martin and Vince Barragan — each answered a Montgomery News questionnaire on multiple issues, including affordable housing, preserving open space, immigration, and more.

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.

Soccer Standout Sid Goyal, a national champion, is The Montgomery News October 2025 Athlete of the Month

Gymnast Shriya Desai Is The Montgomery News October 2025 Athlete of the Month

The Montgomery News gave each school board candidate an opportunity to answer important questions "in their own words." Six candidates are running for three open seats on the Montgomery School Board, following a year of long, heated discussions at board meetings, some lasting until midnight. The current board of nine members could be described as fractured on multiple important issues.

Francine Pfeffer of Skillman, NJ, works for the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). Pfeffer is a candidate for the Montgomery Township NJ Board of Education. Read her answers to her local newspaper's questions about her stances on important educational issues.

Julius Nunez, a Montgomery Township NJ School Board Candidate, says why she is running and answers The Montgomery News questionnaire.

Three Montgomery Township NJ school board candidates respond to the Montgomery News questionnaire: Jiying “Peter” Li, Joanna Filak, and Ania Wolecka-Jernigan. 

Kathryn Worland of Rocky Hill, a Montgomery Township NJ School Board Candidate, says why she is running and answers The Montgomery News questionnaire.

Montgomery High School Principal Heather Pino-Beattie took to the podium at the Montgomery Board of Education on September 16 and was one of several educators who expressed concern about “toxic behavior” of some members on the board. “Montgomery High School is in the top two percent of public schools in the nation — top one percent of non application high schools,” she said. “We are a place families move to for excellence, stability, and integrity.

For thousands of students, Zoran Milich has been a teacher, coach, mentor, and friend. Coach Milich founded the Montgomery High School football program and served as head coach for a quarter of a century.

Sirens, flashing lights and the excitement of Halloween come together at the Rocky Hill Fire Department’s annual Halloween Open House, set for Friday, October 31, from 5 to 8:00 pm at 154 Washington Street, Rocky Hill. Families are invited to explore the firehouse, climb aboard fire trucks, try on firefighter gear, and trick-or-treat safely inside the station.

Montgomery Township Police Chief Silvio Bet is proud to announce a special partnership with Hunterdon Health in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness. The Montgomery Township Police Department is continuing to show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness by deploying a pink wrapped police vehicle during the month of October.