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Montgomery Road Resurfacing Bid

June 12, 2025

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the City Manager, Municipal Building, City … Continued

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...

Braver Angels Bridging the Political Divide Workshops

Posted on May 19, 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...

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.

We’re Celebrating One Year with Asha!

Posted on May 18, 2025

Asha is Montgomery’s therapy dog, who started working with Montgomery in May 2024. You may remember we featured Asha on our May 2024 Bulletin. She works closely with Montgomery Firefighters and Police. Our first responders are prepared to handle any emergency. However, the stress and strain of their demanding careers can sometimes affect their mental...

City Honors Newest Volunteer Walk of Fame Inductee

Posted on May 18, 2025

On April 16, the City inducted its newest member into the Volunteer Walk of Fame. Dick White was honored for achieving the required 250 hours of volunteer service to have a brick placed in the Volunteer Walkway in Montgomery Park. Mr. White has served on the Board of Zoning Appeals for 16 years. We sincerely...

Montgomery Names New Assistant Fire Chief

Posted on May 16, 2025

The City of Montgomery proudly announces that Mike Young has been named Assistant Fire Chief. Mike has served as a firefighter/paramedic in Montgomery since 2013 and has been in the fire service for over 16 years. Mike has previous experience with Springfield Township, Springdale and Maderia Indian Hill Joint Fire District. Mike is also part...

Family Challenge Winners

Posted on May 15, 2025

Congratulations to the Mariutto Family, who won our Family Pool Membership! The third year is a charm for the Mariutto Family. They donated items and their time to Matthew 25 Ministries and the Ronald McDonald House. They made lots of people happy with cards, bookmarks, gifts, and random acts of kindness. We would like to...

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month

Posted on May 1, 2025

Join us for a Historic Walking Tour or visit the Wilder Swaim House In 1973, the National Trust for Historic Preservation established May as National Historic Preservation Month, and it is celebrated every year by cities, historical societies, preservation groups, and various civic organizations throughout the country. Founded in 1795 by settlers from Montgomery, New...

Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Stepping In

Posted on May 1, 2025

By Vice Mayor Sasha Naiman May is a beautiful month in Montgomery. The flowers blossom, neighbors gather, and our parks fill with life. It’s a time of renewed energy, of growth—and a perfect moment to reflect on the kind of community we’re striving to be. What’s in bloom for you today? What seeds are you...

Congratulations, MCLA Class of 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025

The Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy (MCLA) has completed another class with 24 people graduating as engaged citizens. The City of Montgomery developed MCLA in 2008 and has since graduated more than 400 people through this popular program that turns residents into active and engaged citizens. At the heart of the MCLA program is a community-driven...

May – Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 1, 2025

Smashing the Stigma May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it serves as a crucial period for individuals, communities, and organizations to come together in support of mental well-being. Established in 1949 by Mental Health America (MHA), this month-long observance aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental health resources for individuals struggling with...

City Seeks Grand Marshal for the Special 50th Independence Day Hometown Parade

Posted on April 25, 2025

Do you know of someone who has demonstrated exceptional service, dedication, and commitment to our community? We invite our community to share their nominations for the individual they believe should serve as the Grand Marshal for our Independence Day Hometown Parade! Selection Criteria Nominee will be selected based on their contributions and impact to Montgomery....

Feedback Regarding Golf Carts on City Streets

Posted on April 25, 2025

Montgomery City Council is considering an ordinance to allow 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 such as valid insurance. To operate...

New Seed Library Open at Swaim Park!

Posted on April 25, 2025

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...

picture of monument that will be built in the roundabout.

Montgomery Monument to Begin Construction

Posted on April 7, 2025

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...

Montgomery – Always Moving Forward

Posted on April 7, 2025

“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...

Beautification & Tree Commission to Enhance Tornado Memorial

Posted on April 7, 2025

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...

Ben Shapiro Promoted to Fire Chief

Posted on April 7, 2025

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....