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Behind the Red Curtain of MHS Musical Theater
Every year, at the tail end of March, Montgomery residents flock to the Montgomery High School Performing Arts Center and settle into the rows of bright red chairs. As the stage curtain flourishes open and the first notes of music ring out, they prepare to spend the next few hours entranced in the magical world of high school theater.
Belle Mead Resident Awakes to Find a Burglar Standing in His Foyer, Car Stolen from a 2nd Burglary on Same Day
A Whippoorwill Way homeowner in Belle Mead was awakened by a loud noise from the first floor of. the residence and observed a person standing in the foyer. The individual in the residence fled after. seeing the homeowner. The homeowner later discovered his wallet was stolen and a window lock.
Gospel Choir, Rap Artist, Good Food and More at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in African American Museum in Montgomery Township, Saturday, June 15
Skillman, NJ – The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), Central New Jersey’s only museum sharing the history of African Americans since the trans-Atlantic Slave trade, will hold its third annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15, from 12 pm to 4 pm (rain or shine). Event Highlights:
Mary Corneliussen, 78
(1946 - 2024) It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary F. Corneliussen reports that on May 24, 2024 Mary died following a months-long struggle to recover from several major surgeries. She was 78 years old. Mary was a resident of Princeton/Rocky Hill for half a century. She...
Somerset YMCA Proposes a Facility in Monty, Requests Shuttered Town Hall Site
The former Montgomery Township municipal building on Route 206 in Belle Mead, which closed in 2022 when officials moved into the new municipal complex off Orchard Road, is slated for demolition. Over the years, many ideas have surfaced for use of the 18-acre site — including affordable housing and a public works building.
Failure to Yield Leads to Two-Vehicle Accident by Tiger's Tale on Route 206
Montgomery police and EMS responded to Route 206 near the Tiger’s Tale restaurant for a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash with injuries on Wednesday, May 29 at 1:20 pm. Carl Walker, 48, of Belle Mead was driving a 2021 Ford Explorer when he failed to yield the right of way while trying to turn left out of the restaurant parking lot to Route 206 north, police said.
The Summer Montgomery Farmers Market Now Open on Saturdays with New Vendors, Location, and Hours
The Princeton & Hopewell farmers markets are also open. See vendors and hours below. The first Montgomery Farmers’ Market of the summer season was Saturday, June 1, at its new home at the Montgomery Municipal Building, and with different hours – 10 am to 1 pm. With several...
Popular PJ’s Pancake House to Expand to Skillman, Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner — and cocktails — at Village Walk at Montgomery, Rt 206
PJ’s Pancake House, the popular breakfast spot that opened on Nassau Street in Princeton in 1962, is expanding to Montgomery Township, with a possible open date in late Fall. In addition to pancakes, the Montgomery PJ’s will be permitted to serve cocktails, beers, and is expected to offer a...
New Member Appointed to Fill Unexpired Term on School Board
Vanita Nargund is the newest member of the Montgomery Board of Education. Nargund, who moved to Skillman in 2018 and has been a New Jersey resident since 1990, was appointed at the May 21 school board meeting. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Gulbarga University in Karnataka, India in 1986.
Bringing Awareness to Our Veterans One Ruck at a Time
Rucking is a form of exercise with roots in military training. Basically, it’s walking a set distance while carrying a weight in a rucksack. Rucking (also known as ruck marching) comes from the word “rucksack,” which is a durable backpack meant for carrying equipment. In the military, marching for long distances with a loaded pack is a fundamental training activity.
Four Candidates File to Run for Montgomery Twp Committee, Primary Election Ballots-by-Mail Are Out, Early Voting Dates Announced
Republican and Democratic registered voters have multiple options to vote in the Primary, selecting their candidates for the November General Election. The in-person primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 4. Somerset County Clerk's Office has completed the mailing of primary 2024 ballots to eligible voters who requested them....
Anthony Maldarelli, 72
Anthony Louis Maldarelli, 72, of Skillman died surrounded by his loved ones on May 12, 2024. Born in Jersey City, NJ, raised in Cliffside Park, Anthony lived and raised his family in Skillman. A master plumber, he was the owner of Maldarelli Plumbing and Heating in Skillman. He was an...
Lights, Camera, Action: Dylan Biographical Movie to Include a Scene Filmed in Montgomery Twp
Hollow Road in Skillman will be closed on Wednesday, May 29, for the filming of a scene from “A Complete Unknown,” which follows Bob Dylan’s decision to switch from acoustic to electric guitar, and the 1960s music scene. The A-list cast includes Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, Benedict Cumberbatch as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, and Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, to name a few.
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Ride for Freedom to Roar into Montgomery Township on Sunday, then Party in Skillman Park
Memorial Day weekend will be energized by the approaching Rolling Thunder event on Sunday, May 26, with a thunderous celebration of freedom and remembrance. About 350 veterans on motorcycles from the tri-state area plan to roar into Montgomery Township as part of a magnificent parade that begins at Raritan Valley College, passes through Bridgewater, Manville, Somerville, and Hillsborough, and ends at Skillman Park.
Christine Nystrom Abrahams, 95
Christine Nystrom Abrahams of Cape Coral, Florida — beloved friend, dedicated mother and grandmother, passionate wordsmith, and avid birdwatcher — died peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on February 15, 1929, in Paterson, NJ, Christine moved to Agridor Farm in Skillman in 1931,...
Car Dealership Looks to Expand Footprint in Montgomery Township on Route 206
Charles Caronia, co-owner of the Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram car dealership on Route 206 in Skillman, told the Montgomery Township Zoning Board members that he is looking to expand his operations. Caronia, as principal owner of Stellar Land Assets, LLC, appeared before the Zoning Board on April 25 asking to convert two vacant...
Skillman Has a Shipyard, Offering Luxury Croatian Sailboats
Todd Gasior may live in a landlocked New Jersey town, but the former furniture salesman is a sailor at heart. He has skippered yachts in 20-foot seas and through 70-knot winds. That’s 80.5 mph! While some may have quit their sailing careers, Todd seems to view successfully navigating the rough seas as a badge of honor, or rite of passage.
A Rare Showing of the Northern Lights Glowed in Montgomery Township's Night Sky
Princeton University Professor Robert Vanderbei viewed and photographed a rare occurrence in Montgomery Township's night sky on Saturday, May 11. As predicted by NASA and the U.S. National Weather Service station in Mount Holly, a geomagnetic storm caused the aurora borealis to become visible over much of the United States, at times as far south Alabama, west to northern California, and along the east coast in New Jersey. Montgomery Township residents who vigilantly watched the night skies overnight on May 10-11 were treated to a very rare viewing of the northern lights.
Montgomery Ranks as a Top Place to Live
Out of the 564 municipalities in New Jersey, a marketing company ranks Montgomery as the No. 16 best place to live in the state. The firm, Niche, also ranks the township as the best place to live in Somerset County. File photo from Montgomery’s annual fireworks display. “Niche has...
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