The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2020 Seasons of Beauty award to James (J) and Jane Fleckenstein. The yard is adorned with both annuals and perennials in many textures and colors, including white, peach, pink, purple, and yellow. A red Threadleaf Japanese Maple, Blue Mink Ageratum, and White Bobo Hydrangeas … Continued
October Council Message by Mayor Chris Dobrozsi With summer in the rearview mirror, I find the beautiful colors and smells of fall to be a warm welcome to us all as every day brings us one day closer to the end of these trying times. Whether you are battling issues with employment, mental/physical health, financial … Continued
The Planning Commission recently approved plans for the commercial buildings in Phase 1 of the Montgomery Quarter, except for the proposed boutique hotel and a commercial building along Main Street. This approval also did not include approval of the proposed luxury, life-style apartments, which has been tabled by the Commission. Phase I of the project … Continued
September Council Message by Council Member Mike Cappel As I write this, I’m isolated in our basement office/safe room for the sixteenth straight week, working from home in compliance with Governor DeWine’s Safer at Home order. I am surrounded by sadness: I receive constant Malthusian updates on our future, 25 percent of my retirement savings … Continued
August Council Message by Vice Mayor Craig Margolis It was a Saturday morning, 10 a.m., and I was preparing for a Council meeting. Yes, a Saturday morning Council meeting, and I found myself adjusting my cell phone to work with my headphones. Our emergency meeting that morning was to vote on a resolution declaring a … Continued
July Council Message by Lynda Roesch July is the busiest month of the year for the City of Montgomery. The City usually celebrates July 4th with a parade and a concert in Montgomery Park on July 3rd. Because all of these events involve audiences numbering in the thousands, we have been forced to reimagine the … Continued
Council Message by Mayor Chris Dobrozsi In light of the recent tragic events in Minneapolis, it is important to remind our residents, business owners and visitors that the City of Montgomery condemns racism and acts of violence, and that ALL City staff are firmly committed to treating everyone with respect and dignity. Montgomery City Council … Continued
June Council Message by Lee Ann Bissmeyer We know we are living through times that for years to come will be recounted in history books for future generations. While we hunker down in our homes spending time with our families, we are taking up new hobbies that we never found time for, catching up on … Continued
May Council Message by Gerri Harbison On Saturday, March 21, 2020, the City of Montgomery made history. Montgomery City Council and Staff conducted our first-ever conference call meeting with a resolution voted on remotely. This is typically not allowed, but the Attorney General granted permission for municipalities to be able to conduct business virtually during … Continued
April Council Message by Council Member Ken Suer With the recent start of 2020, you ─ or people you know ─ may have considered some New Year’s resolutions. Some of these are followed through on. Many others are quickly abandoned. Well, according to author Brian Tracy, there are only four ways you can change your life. They are: … Continued
