The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the fall 2025 Seasons of Beauty award to David and Kathy Cassady. The home’s landscape was abundant with colors that beautifully captured the fall season as well as Halloween. The Cassady home was beautifully nestled on a lush lawn and perfectly silhouetted with mature trees … Continued
Montgomery has unveiled a new monument outside City Hall to honor the individuals who have served as Mayor throughout the city’s history. Dedicated in November, this tribute features the names of all 26 mayors who have guided Montgomery since its incorporation, beginning with J. Lloyd Smethurst, the city’s first mayor, who served from 1910 to … Continued
By Ken Suer 2026 — ANOTHER new year! It seems like we were just saying hello to 2025, but here we are twelve months later already. Another year brings more opportunities for action, inaction, success, failure, progress, or no progress. As an individual, the onset of a new year causes me to think about what … Continued
The City of Montgomery is now accepting applications for its Service and Engagement Grant, designed to support not-for-profit and local service organizations with innovative ideas that bring our community together. If your organization has a creative project that benefits or engages Montgomery residents, we want to hear from you! Grant Details: Maximum award: $2,500 per … Continued
The City of Montgomery Environmental Advisory Commission continues its recycling collection for January to include the collection of holiday decoration lights (stranded) and extension cords. Bring these items on Jan. 17 to the Public Works facility, 7315 Cornell Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for recycling. Support the City’s recycling efforts to reduce the … Continued
Mike Cappel returns to Montgomery City Council with a long record of public service, community involvement, and commitment to environmental stewardship. A citizen of Montgomery for 30 years, Mike previously served on City Council from 2015 to 2023, supporting a wide range of initiatives that strengthened and developed the city’s sustainability, livability and economic future. … Continued
We are excited to welcome Frank Forsthoefel to the Montgomery City Council following his election in November. Frank retired as Superintendent of Sycamore Community Schools in July of 2021. Upon retirement, Frank completed 34 years of public education service, including roles as an elementary teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and, concluding his career, leading … Continued
Mayor and Vice Mayor Elected by Peers Four recently elected members of the Montgomery City Council took the oath of office during a special ceremony at Montgomery City Hall on December 3. Council members Lee Ann Bissmeyer and Sasha Naiman were re-elected in November and will each serve a four-year term. Joining them are Mike … Continued
Beginning January 1, 2026, and while supplies last, the City of Montgomery will offer free cable gun locks and self-locking prescription pill vials to residents. This new effort builds on the City’s ongoing mental health initiative, which began in 2022, and reflects a continued commitment to community safety and well-being. Why This Matters In the … Continued
By Council Member Chris Dobrozsi As I sit here writing my final Council article, a host of emotions are running through my mind, but most prevalent are the feelings of being honored and humbled as I look back on 25 years of serving the residents of the City – 16 years on Council (6 years … Continued
