MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Mayor Sadaf Jaffer
Deputy Mayor Catherine Gural
Ed Trzaska
 Kamran Quraishi
Marvin Schuldiner 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019
TONIGHT'S LECTURE RESCHEDULED
Due to the inclement weather forecast, tonight's Black History Month event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 5 at 7 PM at the same location.
 
In honor of Black History Month, One Montgomery/Montgomery Mosaic/VHHS are proud to present speakers Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, authors of the book, IF THESE STONES COULD TALK: African American Presence in the Hopewell Valley, Sourland Mountain and Surrounding Regions of New Jersey. This very special presentation will be held at the Montgomery Township Municipal Building, 2261 Rt. 206, Belle Mead, NJ 08502, lower level courtroom.  All members of the public are welcome to attend this free lecture.
 
Learn about the African American presence from this region, dating back to colonial times, which has been left out of local history. Buck and Mills will highlight the accomplishments of prominent African Americans who served in the military and the agricultural contributions of African Americans working as slaves on the plantations in Hopewell Valley. They will discuss the work of African Americans in peach orchards, basket making factories, saw and grist mills, rock quarries and more. The founding and building of schools and churches as well as entrepreneurial businesses owned by African Americans will also be detailed. Through photographs, information from municipal manumission papers, site location maps and oral histories, Buck and Mills will illustrate that there is more than one single narrative in history. Copies of their new book, If These Stones Could Talk, will be available for purchase.
 
One Montgomery is a mayoral adhoc committee of Montgomery Township. Its goal is to build and promote a community that is proud, united and which looks out for its neighbors. The committee includes prominent civic, cultural and religious leaders of the Montgomery community, as well as the Mayor, Township Administrator and Police Captain, who act as discussion facilitators. It raises awareness of cultural events, appreciation of diversity, and encourage civic engagement and volunteerism among the residents of Montgomery.
 
Montgomery Mosaic is a local affiliate of 'Not in Our Town' or NIOT, which is a national movement dedicated to overcoming prejudice and discrimination through dialogue and education. According to  www.niot.org , "Not in Our Town is a movement to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all."
 
Van Harlingen Historical Society is Montgomery Township's all-volunteer keeper of historical artifacts, papers and publications. They host and co-host historical presentations and events for the Community and maintain three historic building in town including the 1752 Gulick House as their headquarters.



The next meeting of the Montgomery Township Committee will be held Thursday,  February 21, 2019 at 7 PM at the Montgomery Twp. Municipal Building, 2261 Rt. 206, Belle Mead, NJ 08502, in the downstairs courtroom  (use south side entrance).  All members of the public are welcome to attend.
MONTGOMERY TWP. RECENT NEWS & EVENTS


Tonight's Lecture on Local African American Contribution - POSTPONED to 3/05
Postponed due to the inclement weather forecast for this evening .... February 12th MARCH 5 at  7 PM, One Montgomery, Montgomery Mosaic, and Van Harlingen Historical Society... read more

Montgomery & Other Senior Centers Closed Feb. 12
The following senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 12, in anticipation of inclement... read more

Tree Trimming Planned Along These Roadways
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Girls Flag Football Clinic
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Montgomery Flag Football
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Kid Connection Open House Feb. 23rd
SAVE THE DATE! Montgomery Kid Connection will be hosting a Preschool open house and registration event for new families on Saturday February 23rd 9am-12pm. Meet... read more

Habitat for Humanity Home Repair & Modification Program
The Home Repair and Modification Program is a program that serves low income, veteran, disabled or senior homeowners in need of basic home repairs or... read more

Spring Festival & Chinese Culture Showcase Feb. 16
Dear Friends: As part of 2019 Spring Festival celebration, Huaxia Chinese School at Montgomery will host Chinese Culture Showcase and Entertainment Activities in order to... read more

Vote for Fitness Playground Grant for LMS
Community Fitness Playground Contest - we need your votes! Please support LMS teacher, Katie Foster, in her efforts to obtain a grant for bringing a... read more

Free Tax Help Starts Feb. 19
Offered by: AARP and the Somerset County Retired Senior Volunteer Program   Where: Otto Kaufman Community Centerz 356 Skillman Road Skillman, 08558   Who does... read more

Paint Party - March 29 @Elks
Princeton Elks 2129 Fundraiser for Special Children's Fund Date:  March 29th Time: 7:00pm Cost: $45 Location: 354 Route 518 * Skillman, NJ Light appetizers and... read more

Sweet Family Day at Princeton Elks Feb. 23
Fundraiser for Special Children's Committee When: Feb 23, 2019, 1pm - 5pm Where: 354 Route 518 Skillman NJ Admission: $11.00pp in advance ($1.00 paypal processing... read more

February Recycling & E-Waste Drop-off Dates
First Saturday of the Month Recycling Drop-off in Bridgewater Feb. 2 (Scroll down for E-Waste Dates & Info) The next First Saturday of the  Month... read more

Montgomery Twp. Educational Foundation Fundraiser Feb. 23
Come join the MTEF on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 7:00pm-11:00pm at the Cherry Valley Country Club for a night of FUN!  A great night of comedy... read more



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Frequently Used Phone Numbers

Main Offices : 908-359-8211
Police (Emergency) : 9-1-1 or 908-359-3222
Recreation : 609-466-3023  
Rec Sports Field Hotline:  800-731-8412
Senior Center : 609-466-0846
Food Pantry : 609-466-1054
Dept. of Public Works : 908-874-3144
Kid Connection : 908-359-2111
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