Author: mvanderhorst@montgomeryohio.org

Frequently Asked Environmental Questions

In the spring and fall, the Montgomery Environmental Advisory Commission has a booth at the Montgomery Farmer’s Market with information about local environmental services. Two of the most often-asked questions are: Can plastic clamshell containers go into the Rumpke recycling bin? Rumpke’s Recycling Program does not accept plastic clamshell fruit and salad containers. Please place … Continued

Street Resurfacing Program Begins This Spring

The City awarded the 2023 street resurfacing program to Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. This year’s program includes 2.0 centerline miles of public roadway. The following streets will be completed: Southwind Drive Westwind Drive Trailwind Drive (Southwind Drive to east terminus) Windpoint Place Windzag Lane (Zig Zag Road to Baywind Drive) Baywind Drive (Windzag Lane to … Continued

Winter 2022 Seasons of Beauty Award Winner

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

Construction Update: Pfeiffer Rd. and Deerfield Rd. Roundabout

Construction is underway at the Pfeiffer Road and Deerfield Road intersection, converting the four-way stop to a single-lane roundabout. In 2022, construction consisted of utility work, including installing a new gas and water mains. In addition, a new storm sewer was installed, along with temporary asphalt pavement to the south side of Pfeiffer Road and … Continued

The Montgomery Arts Commission wants your input!

The Montgomery Arts Commission is seeking your input to help guide current and future visual and performing arts offerings in our city. Please fill out our short survey to let us know your thoughts about the visual and performing arts in Montgomery. Complete the survey by April 30, and your name will be entered to … Continued

Montgomery Welcomes Lisa Lorenz, Recreation Specialist

Lisa began working for the City as a seasonal employee in the summer of 2019. She returned in the summer of 2022 and was hired full-time in December. Before working for the City, she taught Spanish for fifteen years at Nativity and Sacred Heart Schools. Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from The … Continued

New Opportunities to Care for Our Community, Our Family, and Ourselves

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

Spring is just around the Corner – Here are some tips on fertilizing

As winter fades and spring is in the air, our thoughts turn to the great outdoors, our lawns, and gardens! Along with green grass and blooming gardens come some reminders and tips about fertilization. Apply the recommended amount – more is not better. Don’t overwater your lawn after fertilizing. Avoid applying close to ponds or … Continued

Montgomery Pen Pal Exchange

In the fall, the City of Montgomery received a request from an official in our sister city, Neuilly-Plaisance, France, to help a boy find a pen pal in Montgomery. We posted the appeal on social media, and 8-year-old Harvey answered our call, and we are glad he did! Since this is 2023, Harvey and his … Continued

Cooper Rd. Bridge Closure begins March 1

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will perform construction work on the Cooper Road Bridge, which crosses over I-71. The work includes replacing the bridge parapet walls and fencing. Construction is scheduled to begin on March 1 and will require the complete closure of the bridge for approximately 10 to 12 weeks to perform the work. … Continued

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