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Is Montgomery an A+?

September 1, 2025

By Mayor Ron Messer Earning an A+ is a significant milestone, whether in school, business, … Continued

2024 Bastille Day - Photo by Fred Haaser

Get to Know the Montgomery Sister Cities Commission

Posted on August 22, 2025

Montgomery’s Sister Cities Commission is looking for two people to bring their time and energy to our Commission. The Commission sponsors and helps plan Bastille Day, Independence Day, and our new event Soirée en Rosé. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Road. No...

Register Now for the Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy

Posted on August 21, 2025

The Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy is a unique class that offers participants a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the City of Montgomery and its stakeholders. The class features 10 interactive sessions at different locations including the Safety Center, Public Works, City Hall, Sycamore Schools, Twin Lakes, and Bethesda North Hospital. MCLA begins Thursday, January 8, at...

City to conduct limited fall curbside brush pick-up

Posted on August 21, 2025

The Montgomery Public Works Department will collect brush and limbs over five weeks starting on September 8. Each pick-up week is determined by the regular trash collection schedule. Please place brush at the curb on the Sunday evening of your collection week. Guidelines Any material placed curbside after the chipper crew passes will not be...

Mike Downey cleaning headstones in Hopewell Cemetery

The City Thanks Michael Downey for Honoring Veterans at Hopewell Cemetery

Posted on August 20, 2025

The City extends its heartfelt gratitude to Michael Downey, a proud member of American Legion Post 630 and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, for his recent volunteer work at Hopewell Cemetery. On Monday, July 28, and Tuesday, July 29, Michael traveled from his home in Michigan to Montgomery to clean the headstones of veterans laid...

Braver Angels Bridging the Political Divide Workshops

Posted on August 6, 2025

Wouldn’t it be nice to get along with family and friends again? In our increasingly polarized world, fostering understanding and respectful dialogue is more important than ever. Along with Braver Angels, the City of Montgomery is hosting a series of workshops to help depolarize the political divide we face daily at work, with friends, and...

Montgomery Welcomes New Police Officer

Posted on August 4, 2025

The City of Montgomery is proud to welcome Officer Dylan Ballauer to our police department. Dylan previously served as a police officer for three years with the City of Hamilton. He was a Field Training Officer and an Active Threat Response Instructor, certified through the Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA). We asked Dylan why he...

Officer Scott Bierer Promoted to Sergeant

Posted on August 2, 2025

Police Officer Scott Bierer was recently promoted to the rank of sergeant with the Montgomery Police Department. Scott has worked for the City of Montgomery for nine years. Before coming to Montgomery, Scott served as a State Trooper for 16 years and previously worked for the Hamilton County General Health District. “I like being a...

Time Marches On

Posted on August 1, 2025

By Council Member Ken Suer This summer marked the 50th anniversary of our 4th of July parade and festival, a fine tradition and a great example of our community spirit. Over the past fifty years, much has changed, but much has also remained the same. Here are JUST A FEW examples: Fifty years ago, Montgomery...

You’re Invited: Community Open Houses on the Proposed Hopewell Cemetery Columbaria Expansion Project

Posted on July 24, 2025

The City of Montgomery invites residents and community members to attend either of two upcoming Open Houses to learn about and provide feedback on a proposed expansion project for the Hopewell Cemetery Columbaria Project. Event Details Wednesday, August 13 or Thursday, August 21 Time: 5:00—7:00 p.m. Location: Montgomery City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Road The City...

There is a New Playground at Dulle Park!

Posted on July 10, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the opening of a new playground at Dulle Park. It is now open and is the first of its type in the Cincinnati area! It is geared for adventurous kids ages 5-12. The outer ring of this new structure provides more challenging activities in a perpetually flowing loop of climbing...

City Awards Service to the Community Grant

Posted on July 7, 2025

Montgomery City Council awarded the 2025 Service to the Community Grant to A Kid Again, Aves Theatre Boosters, and Evergreen Presbyterian Church. The Service to the Community Grant aims to support local nonprofits that provide beneficial services, projects, or events that engage or improve the quality of life for Montgomery residents. The City of Montgomery...

Spring 2025 Seasons of Beauty Award Winner

Posted on July 3, 2025

The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the spring 2025 Seasons of Beauty award to Todd and Colleen Valli. Their traditional home was a definite spring beauty this past April and May. The Valli residence was a standout beauty this season, despite the heavy rainfall this spring. The home was eye-catching and...

Montgomery Fires Up For 50th Annual Independence Day Celebration

Posted on July 1, 2025

By Council Member Craig Margolis If you were standing in front of Ferris’s Hardware Store back in 1975, you’d be witnessing the birth of a tradition. That summer, as part of the nation’s 1976 Bicentennial celebrations, Montgomery launched its very first Independence Day Parade—a homespun affair of patriotic floats, proud Scouts, spirited neighborhoods, and plenty...

Questions About Golf Carts

Posted on June 19, 2025

Montgomery City Council approved an ordinance allowing approved low-speed vehicles, primarily golf carts, on City Streets with speed limits of 35 mph or lower. While the move aims to increase mobility options for residents, it requires drivers to adhere to specific regulations, traffic laws, and other responsibilities similar to driving an automobile. We are aware...

RFQ-Director of Law

Posted on June 16, 2025

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Montgomery, Ohio is requesting applications for persons or firms interested in being appointed by City Council as its next Director of Law. The current Director of Law has decided to begin the process, working with Council and the Administration, to transition the position over the next several months. Current...

Montgomery Road Resurfacing Bid

Posted on June 12, 2025

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Manager, Municipal Building, City of Montgomery, Hamilton County, 10101 Montgomery Road, 45242, until 10:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, for the HAM-US22-15.22 MONTGOMERY ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT and at said time and place, publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents, bid sheets,...

Capstone at Vintage Club

Posted on June 3, 2025

The Capstone Section of the Vintage Club was recently approved to construct a single-family (attached and detached) subdivision with twenty-four units. Twelve units will be a single-family brownstone type product with the other twelve structures serving as detached residential homes. The development would be located on the last remaining parcel of undeveloped land that is...

Celebrating Summer, One of Montgomery’s Best Seasons to Shine!

Posted on June 1, 2025

By Council Member Catherine Mills-Reynolds School’s out, you’ve most likely already been hitting up the Montgomery Pool, and perhaps your children are even enrolled in some of the many summer camps and activities the city provides. Summer is certainly a great time to live in Montgomery. With so many activities, festivals and restaurants, it can...

Patriotic Pet Photo Contest

Posted on May 18, 2025

Enter: May 15 - June 15 Send photo and narrative to recreation@montgomeryohio.gov. Please include your name, pet's name, and any narrative you wish to share with us! Winners receive recognition and award ribbon.