The Montgomery Public Works Department will collect brush and limbs over five weeks starting on September 8. Each pick-up week is determined by the regular trash collection schedule. Please place brush at the curb on the Sunday evening of your collection week. Guidelines Any material placed curbside after the chipper crew passes will not be … Continued
Join us for a Historic Walking Tour or visit the Wilder Swaim House In 1973, the National Trust for Historic Preservation established May as National Historic Preservation Month, and it is celebrated every year by cities, historical societies, preservation groups, and various civic organizations throughout the country. Founded in 1795 by settlers from Montgomery, New … Continued
Council Message by Mike Cappel Once I became involved with Montgomery as a volunteer and later as a Council Member, I began to meet inspirational people and businesses everywhere. Perhaps I didn’t recognize inspiration, but I found the Inspired within the ranks of Montgomery volunteers, staff, council and later in other communities, politicians and even … Continued
Council Message by Vice Mayor Lee Ann Bissmeyer As I write this article in early April for May, I’m looking out the window at the rain with snow in the forecast for this weekend. I can’t help but liken the similarities of the unpredictable Montgomery weather we are accustomed to with the seemingly never-ending changes … Continued
If you look around at the beautiful trees in Montgomery’s Parks, many of them were planted by Assistant Public Works Director and City Arborist Terry Willenbrink. Terry says he’s planted between 4,000 – 5,000 trees while working for the City. He began his career with the City of Montgomery’s Public Works Department in 1986. “I … Continued
Jessica started with the City of Montgomery in January 2021. Previously she served as the Administrative Assistant with Miami Township, Ohio, and has managed various finance and payroll responsibilities. Jessica has an associates degree in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in business from the University … Continued
This year’s Volunteer Walk of Fame inductees includes Mary Jo Byrnes, Shirley Freedman, Christine Genovese, Aaron Kellenberger, Dina Schmid, and Donna Schwartz. These outstanding volunteers have reached a milestone of 250 or more volunteer hours and will be included in the Volunteer Walk of Fame walk in Montgomery Park. Hats off to these exceptional volunteers! … Continued
Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis Six months ago, I shared plans of a community initiative designed to address mental health concerns in our community. Through our many programs, commissions, and initiatives, Montgomery wants to continue to be known as a caring community, and promoting good mental health will be another way of demonstrating we … Continued
Montgomery’s Beautification & Tree Commission is proud to present a new curated series: B&T Talks, which will feature keynote speakers, educational sessions, and family-fun workshops centered around “Keeping Montgomery Beautiful.” From learning basic gardening tips and planting herbs and vegetables to creating holiday decor with evergreens or building birdhouses, all sessions are free, family-oriented, and … Continued
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2021 Winter Seasons of Beauty award to Beth and Rick Naylor. The Naylor home is a welcoming sight at the intersection of Cooper and Zig Zag Roads, and it exudes the original charm of homes built in Montgomery during the 1920s. The homeowner has preserved this … Continued
