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A 20-year-old Man Who Went Missing in Montgomery Township Has Been Found
Jacob Abdelshahid, who was the subject of an extensive missing person search, has been located safe, according to a statement released by Montgomery Township Police on January 26. “For privacy reasons, details regarding this matter will not be disclosed,” police said. Montgomery Township police thank Somerset County Emergency Management,...
Rocky Hill Folks Oppose Self-Storage Warehouse at Monty Zoning Meeting
Renard Management appeared before the Montgomery Township Zoning Board of Adjustment on January 23, seeking preliminary and final site plan approval, and asking for multiple variances, to construct a massive self-storage building on a 3-acre site at 1026 County Route 518. Renard Management’s architect’s rendering of the proposed self-storage facility...
Future Leaders of America Make a Difference in Montgomery
Civics is the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in society. The term derives from the Latin word civicus, meaning “relating to a citizen.” Fourteen Montgomery teens share their experiences as members of the Youth Leadership Council (YLC)—which was essentially a hands-on civics class. Montgomery Deputy Mayor Neena Singh and township information officer Tamara D. Garaffa worked with the students throughout the year.
Middle School Teacher Earns Awards for Her Work in Social Emotional Learning & Promoting Well Being
Noticing a significant increase in stress among young people today, Montgomery Upper Middle School Teacher Stefanie Lachenauer decided to add a new certification to her long list of credentials. She became a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor in 2018 to help stressed teens. She is also a certified trauma and resilience practitioner who provides professional development to other educators with a focus on global leadership, equity, and social and emotional learning (SEL).
Self-Storage Facility Proposed for Rocky Hill Node of Montgomery Township on Zoning Board Agenda for January 23
Applicant Renard Management plans to appear before the Montgomery Township Zoning Board on Tuesday at 7 pm to seek preliminary and final site plan approval, with mulitiple variances, to construct a self-storage building on a 3-acre site at 1026 County Route 518. The meeting is scheduled to take place at...
Canine Respiratory Disease Outbreak
Concern is on the rise among dog owners across the country about a contagious dog respiratory disease, the cause of which remains unknown. According to reports both on social media and by accredited veterinary publications, dogs are presenting with runny noses and a frequent cough, lasting for weeks to months.
MHS Musicians Strike a Chord in the Hearts of Seniors
Vihaan Vatsa and Jonathan Wassef bring joy to local senior citizens through the power of music. Wassef, 17, is a guitarist who wanted to start a band. He posted online and Vatsa, 15, who has experience performing as a member of the Montgomery High School Marching Band responded. That’s all it took to get this band started.
Connecting Central New Jersey Communities to Help in Address Flooding and Traffic Nightmares in Montgomery and Rocky Hill
Former Rocky Hill Borough Council Member Susan Bristol illuminated a disconnect between central New Jersey municipalities and its multiple regulatory boards during an online meeting this morning with the Delaware & Raritan State Park Canal Commission. After the canal commission approved the application for Montgomery Promenade a 292,700-square-foot shopping center...
Ricky’s Thai to Open a Sequel in Skillman, Ricky’s Asian Fusion
Montgomery Township icon Ricky Chai, owner of Ricky’s Thai, is adding a second restaurant about a mile down the road from his Skillman restaurant. This will mark his second restaurant in Skillman. He also has successful restaurants in Hillsborough and Bernardsville. Ricky’s Asian Fusion to open in February in...
Drivers Rescued from Submerged Vehicles, Roads Still Under Water in Montgomery Township, See Photos
Also: Road closures, river flood stages, and power outages. It's not surprising that the Millstone River flooded during Tuesday's storm, spewing water onto the two Montgomery Township roads named for the river—Millstone-River Road (Route 533) and River Road (Route 605) on Wednesday. Despite the high water, at least two...
Somerset County Declares State of Emergency Due to High Winds and Rain
All Non-Essential Vehicles Should Stay Off Roads, Residents Should Shelter in Place For the Duration of the Storm. Somerset County officials have declared a state of emergency due to severe wind, heavy rains, and localized flooding, according to a press release issued at 11 pm on January 9. The State...
Two Motor Vehicle Collisions with Injuries in Montgomery Township
Montgomery Township police have reported two motor vehicle accidents with injuries so far this year. Police, Fire Company No. 1 and Montgomery EMS responded to River Road (Route 533) and Staats Farm Road for a motor vehicle crash with an overturn today (January 9) at 9:02 am. Police said Danny...
Rocky Hill Council Reorganizes, First Latino Man Sworn in as New Council Member
Going forward council will hold one regular public monthly meeting, set for the second Monday of each month starting Monday, January 8. The Borough Council of Rocky Hill held its annual reorganization meeting in hybrid format on Wednesday, January 3, with Mayor Bob Uhrik presiding to begin his sixth year as mayor. Five of the six council members will continue to serve in 2024: Catherine Plunkett, Jon Lee, Denise Varga, Trey Delaney, and Richard Novak, who was re-elected in November and was sworn in for a three-year term.
Montgomery Township Has a New Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Two Incumbents Sworn in at Organization Meeting
Before a standing-room only crowd, Montgomery Township got a new mayor, a new deputy mayor, and two incumbent committee members were sworn in at the municipal building tonight. As previously reported by The Montgomery News, Montgomery Mayor Devra Keenan passed the baton to a new mayor. During the Montgomery Township...
Emergency Services Personnel to Search for Missing Person in Montgomery Township on Thursday
Jacob O. Abdelshahid, 20, who was last seen on Christmas day in Montgomery Township, is still missing as of Wednesday, police said. He was last seen during the overnight hours of Monday, December 25, in the area by Carrier Clinic near East Mountain Road and County Route 601. A $5,000...
A Non-Verbal Belle Mead Teen Thrives in the World of Competitive Swimming
Cyrus Kia has autism and apraxia. He is non-verbal. The Montgomery News interviewed his parents, Raman and Jessica Kia of Belle Mead to learn about Cyrus’s swimming journey. “The Olympics is where heroes are made. The Paralympics is where heroes come.” – Joey Reiman. Jessica Kia was...
Small Borough Looks to Montgomery Township and Somerset County for Solutions to Heavy Traffic on Route 518
Rocky Hill residents expressed concern at a town hall forum at Borough Hall on December 2 about an abundance of traffic that is coursing through their historic town. Multiple large-scale tract housing developments, apartment complexes, and new and expanding strip malls in neighboring Montgomery Township, especially at the Route 206/518 intersection on the border of Rocky Hill, are of utmost concern. Also, large dump trucks from the nearby Trap Rock Industries quarry are a problem.
Who Will Be Elected as Montgomery/Rocky Hill School Board President for 2024?
The Montgomery Board of Education has rescheduled its organization meeting. The meeting was originally scheduled to meet on Tuesday. It has been rescheduled to meet on Friday, January 5 at 5 pm at Orchard Hill Elementary School Cafeteria in Skillman. At this meeting, the Montgomery/Rocky Hill school board will elect...
2024: A Year of Reconciliation and Trust
You still see some of them around today—but a decade ago, they were prominently displayed on the back of many cars. You may remember the TOLERANCE bumper stickers, spelled out with the icons of many different religions and faiths. The intent was to open our minds to embrace the faiths and understandings of others, not just ourselves. Oh, the good times of then.
The Fate of a Small Public Library in Rocky Hill to Be Determined by a Judge
A Superior Court Judge ordered the Mary Jacobs Foundation to share a full accounting of its expenditures with the court by the end of January. The judge also temporarily halted the sale of a building, which hosted a public library in Rocky Hill since 1974. A New Jersey Superior Judge...
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