The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the spring 2023 Seasons of Beauty award to Vineet and Preeti Kshirsagar. The home’s landscaping was a standout this spring, even with the large swings in temperature and weather this season. The Kshirsagar home was abundant with spring blooms, including both flowers and trees. And … Continued
Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis Are you a good neighbor? Do you think the art of being neighborly is lost? What does being a good neighbor in twenty-first century America actually mean? Montgomery prides itself on being a city of residents and neighbors. Where most of our land mass is single-family homes, your chances … Continued
Maura started with the City of Montgomery in March of 2023. Previously she served as the Fiscal Officer of the Clermont County Public Library and has held other senior finance positions at the City of Sharonville and the City of Reading. She has a bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College in Accounting and a master’s degree … Continued
With interest in local food systems, food security, and rising food costs, more residents are looking to urban agriculture as an answer. Growing crops or keeping animals can create self-sufficiency, reduce grocery bills, promote healthy eating, and increase sustainability by reducing waste. The City of Montgomery Code of Ordinances permits various backyard farming practices, including … Continued
Congratulations to the Johnston Family who won our Family Pool Membership! The Johnstons had two entries into the drawing for completing all twelve challenges. Some of the notable items on their checklist included completing a blanket for the Linus Project and filling Valentine packs for Meadowbrook Care Center, volunteering at Matthew 25 Ministries and at … Continued
This year’s Volunteer Walk of Fame inductees includes Elaine Cohen, Larry Schwartz, and Steve Uckotter. 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! National Volunteer Week is the week of … 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
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2022 Winter Seasons of Beauty award to William and Patricia Matulewicz. The family has called Montgomery home since 1987, when they moved here from Montgomery, New York. They love being a part of the Montgomery, Ohio, community. The Matulewicz home was well-appointed for the … Continued
Council Message by Council Member Sasha Naiman Amid day-to-day responsibilities, it is important (but sometimes difficult) to create meaningful opportunities for community engagement, family bonding, and personal well-being. Fortunately, Montgomery offers many wonderful ways to do all three—and sometimes all at once! Montgomery’s new “Family Volunteer Challenge” mixes community service with family fun and personal … Continued
