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2023 Summer Seasons of Beauty Award Winner

Posted on September 3, 2023

The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the summer 2023 Seasons of Beauty Award to Fred and Melinda Barbi. The home’s beautiful front yard was bursting with blooms in baskets, boxes, and more this summer. The Barbi home was abundant with summer blooms, including both annuals and perennials. A Japanese maple, variegated...

Register now for the Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy

Posted on September 1, 2023

The Montgomery Citizens' Leadership Academy (MCLA) offers students a behind-the-scenes look at Montgomery. Meet and interact with the Montgomery City Council, department heads and staff Learn why decisions are made and how the departments operate Discover the status of current projects and future plans for development Participate in lively discussions, role-playing and other fun interactive...

City Partners with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)

Posted on August 3, 2023

While the City is partnering with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to administer your municipal income tax for the City of Montgomery, we will still provide the same excellent service in the tax office. This collaborative partnership with RITA allows the online filing and payment processing many of you have requested. We expect to...

Montgomery’s Moment – Our Future is Bright!

Posted on July 31, 2023

A comprehensive community plan uses a long-range vision to guide city leaders’ decision-making regarding future development. It contains goals and objectives and directs how the community moves toward a unified development vision. Our last comprehensive plan was updated in 2007, and a new update of priorities that reflect the ideals of citizens and city officials...

Frequently Asked Questions About MCLA

Posted on July 10, 2023

Many people say they've always considered signing up for the Montgomery Citizens' Leadership Academy but have yet to. So, what's holding you back? Here are two frequently asked questions with Amy Frederick, Communications and Engagement Coordinator, who organizes the 10-week class. Are the sessions hours-long lectures with PowerPoints? There are 10 unique workshops every Thursday...

Montgomery to Partner with Regional Income Tax Agency

Posted on July 6, 2023

The City of Montgomery has entered into an agreement with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to administer our municipal income tax collections. The effective date of the transition to RITA is scheduled for October 1, 2023. For those residents who prefer to work with a tax specialist within our Montgomery Finance Department, we will...

Fireworks – What Can I Do and What Can’t I Do

Posted on June 30, 2023

Ohioans can legally discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks in Ohio on certain days. Here's a breakdown of what you can and can't do under the law. When can Ohioans discharge fireworks? Ohioans can discharge consumer fireworks on the following dates and times: July 3, 4, and 5, and the weekends immediately before and after (4 p.m.-11...

Spring 2023 Seasons of Beauty Award Winner

Posted on June 28, 2023

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...

Congratulations to K9 Ricky’s Coloring Contest Winners!

Posted on June 26, 2023

Congratulations to K9 Ricky's Coloring Contest Winners Kennedy, Evelyn, and Henry. While the contest was held in January, K9 Ricky waited till warmer weather to invite the winners to meet him at the Safety Center. While there, Kennedy, Evelyn, Henry, and their families toured the police station and learned about Ricky and Officer Alex. Thank...

Show Us Your Favorite Montgomery Event!

Posted on June 23, 2023

The City of Montgomery knows how to party from Harvest Moon, Holiday in the Village, Bastille Day, to Independence Day. Send a picture of your favorite event, and we may use it in a future city publication! The picture can be this year or a family favorite from the past. Please send to Amy Frederick...