Author: afrederick@montgomeryohio.org

A first-of-its-kind seed library is open in Montgomery at Swaim Park. Coinciding with Arbor Day, the free library is open just in time to begin your spring plantings. So, what is a seed library? A seed library is similar to a neighborhood lending library, a place where people can bring and take seeds throughout several … Continued

Montgomery Monument to Begin Construction Construction of the Montgomery Monument, located in the center of the Montgomery Road and Cross County Highway roundabout, will begin this month! This monument and the associated landscaping will significantly enhance this important gateway into our community. The City has entered into a construction-manager-at-risk agreement with Brandicorp LLC to manage … Continued

“Montgomery – Always Moving Forward” By Chris Dobrozsi  HAPPY SPRING! The City of Montgomery is truly a special community, and I am honored and humbled to be serving in my 16th year on City Council.  I am blessed to serve with my other Council Members and with the incredible staff, serving the residents of the … Continued

Beautification and Tree Commission Enhancing Tornado Memorial Montgomery’s Beautification and Tree Commission and Public Works has committed to beautifying one of the City’s tornado memorials located on the property at Sycamore High school. In late April, to coincide with Arbor Day, the commission will have plantings of native trees and shrubbery placed around the memorial … Continued

Ben Shapiro Promoted to Fire Chief The City of Montgomery is proud to announce Assistant Fire Chief Ben Shapiro’s promotion to Fire Chief. Ben started his fire and EMS career in 1985 with the Sycamore-Montgomery Life Squad and the Montgomery Community Fire Department. “Serving the City of Montgomery has been an incredible privilege,” said Ben. … Continued

Montgomery Fire Chief Retires after nearly 50 years of Dedicated Service “I am proud to have played a role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.” – Chief Paul Wright Chief Paul Wright always knew he wanted to be a firefighter; you can see the smile on his face as he steps out of … Continued

Own a small piece of Montgomery History The City of Montgomery is offering residents a chance to buy old street signs. The signs are only sold at City Hall starting Monday, April 15. The signs, which come in various sizes, are sold as is and on a first-come, first-served basis. The conditions range from good … Continued

              You can now recycle more material than ever before!    As part of Rumpke’s ongoing commitment to ensure their customers can recycle the most material possible – they are once again growing their acceptable items list by implementing the Hefty ReNew™ program in Greater Cincinnati.   People who … Continued

With the first day of school quickly approaching, we need to begin thinking about the safety of our children as they venture back to school. According to the American School Bus Council, students are 70 times more likely to get to school safely if they take the school bus instead of traveling by car. That’s … Continued