Catherine Mills-Reynolds grew up in Montgomery and is a graduate of the Sycamore School District. She received her BA in International Relations from the University of Cincinnati and her MA in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University. Catherine has served as a member on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of … Continued
Mayor and Vice Mayor elected by peers Three Montgomery City Council members were sworn into office at the ceremony and reorganization meeting held on December 6 at Montgomery City Hall. Council members Ken Suer and Craig Margolis were re-elected in November and sworn in on December 6 to serve on the Montgomery City Council, each for … Continued
Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis My tenure as your mayor is ending, I now have a chance to reflect on the incredible journey we have shared over the past two years in Montgomery, our great city. Together, we have achieved milestones, faced challenges, and built a stronger, more united community. During my term, we … Continued
Council Message by Council Member Mike Cappel At writing time, we are in the midst of an election–sometimes called the silly season by government employees. Preposterous claims are made, exploding a once in a generation issue into what appears to be something frequent. All our personal problems suddenly become the fault of a particular candidate … Continued
Residents of all ages submitted their information and pictures of their dog to the Top Dog Contest this summer, letting us know how much their pooch means to them and why they should be named Top Dog! And, the winner is…. FRANNIE! The incredible Portuguese Water Dog was entered by 10-year-old Montgomery resident Leo Webber. … Continued
The City of Montgomery is proud to be awarded a Top Workplace, 2023, by the Cincinnati Enquirer for the fifth year in a row. It is a title the City and staff work hard to maintain. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the Cincinnati area for the fifth consecutive … Continued
Yes, you need to recycle your old batteries. Batteries, a necessity of modern life, contain toxic chemicals. If placed in a landfill, these chemicals leak, contaminate groundwater, and damage ecosystems. Transportation of trashed batteries is also a hazard, with a number of battery-caused refuse truck fires reported every year. Finally, the chemicals needed for the … Continued
Council Message by Council Member Sasha Naiman With the election approaching, your voice matters—on your ballot and in the community. On your ballot, your voice impacts your neighborhoods, schools, and day-to-day living. America has over 19,000 incorporated cities, towns, and villages with varying governmental structures. Each has elected officials to carry out vital community functions. … Continued
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the summer 2023 Seasons of Beauty Award to Fred and Melinda Barbi. The home’s beautiful front yard was bursting with blooms in baskets, boxes, and more this summer. The Barbi home was abundant with summer blooms, including both annuals and perennials. A Japanese maple, variegated … Continued
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” This Chinese proverb seems especially true this fall. After sweltering summer temperatures, we could use the cooling effect of more of trees. And planting trees is something most of us in Montgomery can do. They add beauty to our … Continued
