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Skillman Resident Swindled for $15,000
Montgomery police responded to a Skillman residence regarding a computer scam on December 2. The victim said she received a message indicating a virus had infected her computer. The message directed the victim to call a phone number for Microsoft Technical Support. Upon calling, the victim was informed that her...
Canal Watch Group Sounds Alarm
A call to “Fix Our Parks” has echoed down the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park towpath to Trenton in hopes of reaching the ears of Gov. Phil Murphy. Central New Jersey historians and co-founders of the D & R Canal Watch nonprofit organization, Linda and Bob Barth, coordinated with the Pinelands Alliance, a member of the New Jersey Keep It Green coalition, to call upon state officials to set programs for funding the upkeep and restoration of state parks and assets — such as historical buildings and infrastructure found in many of them.
Montgomery's Niyeti Shah Helps Pass a Federal Bill to Reduce Food Waste and Feed the Hungry
Montgomery High School Graduate Niyeti Shah (Class of 2011) was a major player in getting a federal bill passed in December. While charities are struggling to feed the hungry — especially now with inflation, supply chain issues, and the pandemic — American businesses are throwing out tons of good food everyday. The bill, signed into law by President Biden on January 5, provides a way for companies to donate surplus food and groceries.
Keenan Re-Elected to Serve as Mayor; Singh as Deputy Mayor; Ahn Appointed to Committee
The Montgomery Township Committee unanimously re-elected Devra Keenan to serve as mayor for a third year at its reorganizational meeting on January 5. In addition, Neena Singh was re-elected to serve as deputy mayor and Montgomery businessman Dennis Ahn was appointed to fill a seat vacated in December by Marvin Schuldiner for health reasons.
Crawford House Could Become a Residential Detox Treatment Facility
Kevin Reisch and the Woodmont Treatment Center LLC asked the Montgomery Township Zoning Board at its December 22 meeting for a use variance in relation to a property at 362 Sunset Road — the former Crawford House. A sketch of the former Crawford House on Sunset Road in Montgomery...
New Year's Resolution — Support Your Community Newspaper
The cost of paper and postage have skyrocketed this past year. The Montgomery News, your community newspaper, is suffering from the ill effects of inflation, along with all other local small businesses in town. The newspaper survived two major recessions — in 2008 and 2020 — that wiped out some local businesses and potential advertisers, which provide most of the revenue and income to newspapers and digital outlets in small and mid-sized communities.
Montgomery School Board Retains Leadership; Members Question Selection of Books and Curriculum
The first Montgomery Township School Board meeting of 2023 set the tone for what is likely to be an interesting year. After the swearing in of three new members, the board re-elected the president and vice presidents, then got right down to business. The curriculum and book-selection process were first...
School Board Meeting Attendees Question Montgomery Educators’ Trip to South Africa
Questions arose regarding a Montgomery School District trip to Cape Town, South Africa, where school leaders plan to attend a conference hosted by the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) and Rutgers University next month. One Montgomery resident asks what the conference would do to benefit Montgomery. Others said the SADTU is affiliated with Communism.
Montgomery Apartment Complex Manager Allegedly Kept $75,000 in Rent for Herself
Police arrested Yessica Gonzalez, 44, of Ewing on Tuesday, December 27 and charged her with 2nd -degree Theft by Deception, and 4th-degree Forgery for allegedly stealing more than $75,000 between 2019 to 2022 from the Montgomery Township apartment complex she had been managing. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald stated...
Schuldiner Resigns from Montgomery Twp Committee Following Open-Heart Surgery
Marvin Schuldiner, who served as deputy mayor and a township committeeman for four years, submitted his letter of resignation on December 9. Schuldiner explains: “I underwent open-heart, triple-cardiac-bypass surgery earlier this year. My lengthy recovery has unfortunately been slowed by some pre-existing conditions. As a result, I still do not have the energy levels that this job requires, in addition to all my other responsibilities. The residents of Montgomery deserve a representative who can fully engage in this job.”
Montgomery Senior Citizens Organization Welcomes New Members
Louis Vaccaro, a part-time facility aide at Montgomery Parks and Recreation, based in the Otto Kaufmann Center on Skillman Road, is the incoming president of the Montgomery Senior Citizens Organization. This organization has been hosting activities and events that seniors enjoy since the late 1950s. This includes educational lectures, entertainment...
The Paris Baguette Opens in Belle Mead to a Welcoming Atmosphere of Anticipation
The new Paris Baguette bakery in Belle Mead is filled with a variety of sweet and savory pastries, including matcha mochi donuts, curry croquettes, red bean bread, and of course the traditional French decadent treats – croissants, macaróns, eclairs, and fresh baked baguettes. The line of customers stretched...
Planning Board Approves Mary Jacobs Foundation’s Plans for a New Sign, a Patio, and a New Entrance
The Rocky Hill Planning Board approved an application from the Mary Jacobs Foundation on November 15 for proposed improvements to the former library building at 64 Washington Street, including a concrete patio and associated sidewalks, new entrance doors, and new signs on the southerly side of the existing building. At...
Happy Challah Days!
I have decided my official favorite “season” is the holiday season which I deem October - December. This includes my favorite holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (and New Years Eve too!). There’s something so magical and special about December though, with all the lights, the yummy food, the promise of friends and family gatherings and the first snowfall, you can almost taste the cheer in the air.
Stunt Man "Crazy Mike" of Millstone Arrested in Connection to a Route 27 Bank Robbery
The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of professional Hollywood stunt man Michael Gaboff, 36, of Millstone on December 12 in connection with a Franklin Township bank robbery that occurred on Route 27 last summer. Gaboff, who has performed as a motorcycle stuntman, broke his lower back, pelvis, neck,...
Marian Raymond Snedeker, 92
Marian Raymond Snedeker of Skillman died peacefully on November 23. Marian was born March 30, 1930, on the family farm in Belle Mead. She lived her entire life in Montgomery Township, graduated from Princeton High School in 1948, and married Stewart Snedeker in September of 1950. She was a lifelong member of Harlingen Reformed Church, where she was an active member of the church community.
Ride-Hailing Driver from Skillman Spreads the Gospel of Positivity
In a town with hundreds of ride-hailing service drivers, this Montgomery resident stands out. Tomika Reid, 40, is a single mother and author who lives in a Skillman apartment with her 15-year-old daughter. She moved from Georgia to Montgomery Township for its stellar school system, she said. Also, to be close to her family in New York City. Her daughter is now a sophomore at Montgomery High School.
Skillman Resident Writes the Intrepid Story for Children
Former Navy pilot Peter Weiland took his then seven-year-old granddaughter on a tour of the USS Intrepid, the aircraft carrier that is now a museum looming large on New York’s East River. After two hours of tramping around the huge ship she exclaimed, “Oh Poppa, it’s so big.”...
Many Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in and around Montgomery this Year
Enjoy one or more of the many events, sights and sounds of the holiday season in the Montgomery / Princeton area. Stained glass window at Trinity Episcopal Church in Rocky Hill. Christmas. * Trinity Episcopal Church Rocky Hill Services. Crescent Park Ave, Rocky Hill. ADVENT 10 am Sundays December 11...
Todd Dorsey, 39
Todd Dorsey died peacefully in his sleep and at home on November 29. He was 39. Todd spent his early years in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia and graduated in 2002 from Montgomery Township High School, where he was a skilled basketball player. He played internationally, based in Ireland. He liked reading...
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