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 (LMS) 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 5th grade band and chorus, sang the National Anthem, 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.

The Montgomery High School Boys basketball team defeated the Marlboro Mustangs on their home turf tonight with a final score of 61 to 49. The Cougars (24-4) will play Hillsborough (22-7) at Hillsborough in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 Tournament, Final Round on Friday, March 6.

Montgomery Township’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan received a recommendation for approval on March 2 from the Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program, despite initial challenges and a significant last-minute amendment. Program Chairman Thomas C. Miller, AJSC (Ret.), and Special Adjudicator Joseph Burgis, PP, AICP, have recommended the court find the township’s amended plan to be constitutionally compliant with the NJ Fair Housing Act and the Mount La

Jayshree Srikanth has navigated from Nairobi, Kenya, where she was born and raised, to become a resident and cultural representative of Montgomery Township, NJ. She recently walked the ramp at the Miss Bharat USA 2025 national pageant held at Royal Albert’s Palace, NJ, on Dec. 5, and earned the title of "Mrs. Bharat Petite USA 2025."

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has denied a bid by 27 New Jersey suburban towns — including Montgomery Township — to halt the New Jersey law ordering them to allow for more affordable housing in their communities.

Johnson & Johnson on Feb. 18 announced a more than $1 billion investment in a new next generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania that will provide 4,000 construction jobs and 500 skilled biomanufacturing jobs once it is fully operational. The site in Lower Gwynedd, Montgomery County, is 39 miles from 199 Grandview Road in Montgomery Township, where J&J built a manufacturing plant in the 1970s that included diaper production.

A major winter storm is forecast to impact Montgomery Township from Sunday, Feb. 22, through Monday, Feb. 23, with significant heavy snow, high winds, and potential blizzard conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Total snowfall could exceed 14–20 inches, with the heaviest rates of 1–2 inches per hour occurring Sunday evening. Montgomery Public Schools, the Somerset County Library, and the Montgomery Municipal building are all closed on Tuesday.

Montgomery Township NJ officials voted unanimously on Feb. 19 to move forward with an ordinance to secure “Film Ready” certification, a designation that is expected to streamline the process for filmmakers and bring new economic activity to the community. 

The tiny borough of Rocky Hill, nestled along the D&R Canal State Park and within walking distance to the booming real estate markets of Princeton and Montgomery Township, may see a huge population spike. The historic village has about 280 households, but that may increase by another 91 homes in the form of condos and rowhomes on a historic farm property off Princeton Avenue. This 32% increase would include 18 affordable units.

I’ve officially decided, to absolutely no one’s surprise, the best gifts are those you can eat. 2025 was no different, I made limoncello for my sister-in-law’s birthday, a pretty epic cake for my mom, and for Christmas I really outdid myself with a giant homemade drumstick ice cream cone for my dad (actually the size of his head) and for my brother and sister-in-law (and some for my best friend too), I made candied ginger!

Christopher Joseph Sheridan, 69, dedicated many years to the Montgomery Township NJ School District, working in the transportation department maintaining the school bus fleet until his retirement in 2010. He died peacefully on January 3, 2026.

Joan Jeffery Eckstein died on February 7 at the age of 101 at Stonebridge at Montgomery in Skillman, NJ, where she had resided for 10 years. Prior to that, she was a longtime resident of Princeton and Rocky Hill, NJ.

Montgomery Township’s Fourth Round Prospective Affordable Housing obligation (2025-2035) of 260 units will be addressed with extension of expiring controls and Fourth Round bonuses, according to a new plan that was posted online on Feb. 13. Township Committee is expected to introduce the affordable housing ordinance at its Thursday, Feb. 19 meeting. The Montgomery Planning Board will hold a public hearing and adoption vote on plan on Monday, Feb. 23.

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 Seamon and Gavin Fong are the February 2026 Athletes of the Month for The Montgomery News.

In this age of increasingly specialized athletes – year-round practices for the same sport – Montgomery junior Emma Seamon is a reminder of how kids should approach athletics. A star forward for the Cougars’ soccer team and starting goaltender for the Hopewell- Montgomery co-op team, Seamon has become an invaluable part of each program.

Phase 1 of Montgomery Promenade in Skillman, NJ, to be Fully Open by Autumn. Loop Roads to help alleviate Route 206 traffic congestion must open first.

Wrestling never stops for senior Gavin Fong. He has risen through the ranks that the late-great John Moyle started, beginning in the youth program, and a decade later, he is a team captain for the Cougars and closing in on the illustrious 100 career wins mark.

Joyce Fisher Lefens, 98, of Belle Mead, NJ, died peacefully at home of congestive heart failure on January 31, 2026 with family by her side. She was born in Fairfield Township, MI on April 13, 1927, the youngest of Harry and Iva Fisher’s five children.

Police announced on February 10 the arrest of three Trenton men in relation to a residential burglary of an occupied residence in Montgomery Township, NJ.  

Rocky Hill watercolor artist Hank Bristol will unveil some of his recent landscapes at the Present Day Club in Princeton, beginning this month. Bristol grew up sailing and swimming at the Jersey Shore. In college, he studied art history and black and white photography. Later in graduate school, he studied architecture.

Part of the cultural tradition in African-American churches is to use a fan as a way of honoring an individual, an event, or as part of a fundraiser. In an era without central air, fans staved off the heat and became a feature of self expression when a preacher “turned up the heat on his sermon.”

MONTGOMERY TWP., N.J. – Brett Ajamian, 29, of Belle Mead was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to a Feb. 3 press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Officer. Detectives, along with members of the Montgomery Police Department, executed a Superior Court search warrant at Ajamian’s residence in Belle Mead on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. As a result of the search warrant, electronic devices were seized from the residence for further foren

Montgomery Township, NJ. - Multiple drivers were stranded vehicles during the recent snow storm, one DWI arrest, a plow truck catches fire, and careless driving highlight the list of Montgomery Township Police activity for the month of January. Zero burglaries and no crime has been reported for the month.

A Skillman, NJ, resident and mother of four who wanted to improve world literacy, died on Jan. 2, 2026.

Montgomery Township Planning Board Member Dies ... Michael John Stachowicz (May 8, 1951 – January 26, 2026)