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Montgomery Safety Center Addition and Renovation RFQ

February 10, 2025

Proposals for Professional Design Services will be received by the City of Montgomery, Ohio for … Continued

Meet Montgomery’s New Mechanic

Posted on February 4, 2025

The City of Montgomery proudly welcomes our new mechanic, Ryan Fife, to our staff. He works in our Public Works Department and maintains our vehicles. Ryan attended Nashville Auto Diesel College and gained experience while working at Cummins Bridgeway, Greater Dayton RTA, and the City of Kettering. "I look forward to building a great vehicle...

Yard Waste Collection Resumes March 3

Posted on February 3, 2025

Beginning Monday, March 3, weekly yard waste collection will resume at no charge for all one and two-family residential homes. The program limits collection to three bags, cans, or bundles at each residence (or one 90-gallon yard waste toter). Additional bags, cans, or bundles require one $4.00 Rumpke waste sticker per item. Additional 90-gallon toters...

Montgomery’s Financial Health

Posted on February 1, 2025

By Mayor Ron Messer It’s that time of year when our personal attention turns to paying off holiday debts, covering price increases, and paying taxes. The topic of taxes was one of the four most mentioned concerns in our last resident survey. And, on the national level, there’s the frequent news about our Federal government’s...

Complete Your Kindness Challenge and Your Family Could Spend the Summer at the Pool

Posted on January 29, 2025

We’re extending a warm invitation to all Montgomery families to join us in spreading kindness through volunteering. Engage your entire family in the Montgomery Family Challenge. The more your family volunteers, the more raffle tickets you’ll receive for our family pass to the Montgomery Community Pool Drawing. Here’s how to play Complete 4 challenges =...

The One Trip Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2025

By Mike Cappel, Environmental Advisory Commission Member Have you ever considered what a trash-free year is like? Inspired by a friend’s “skip the grocery for a year” challenge, I decided to test a year without filling our garbage tote. I had already composted food and yard waste and recycled curbside in Montgomery’s program, but I...

City Seeks Applicants for Service and Engagement Grant

Posted on January 29, 2025

The City of Montgomery is now accepting Service and Engagement Grant applications. This grant is open to all not-for-profit and local service organizations with innovative ideas and the skills to execute creative community projects that benefit or engage Montgomery residents. A maximum of $2,500 may be awarded to any one applicant. Past grant recipients include...

Make a Resolution to Focus on Your Mental Health

Posted on January 20, 2025

Many of us resolve to lose weight or get in shape at the start of the new year. We want to eat right and exercise more. Did you know that your mental health is just as important as your physical health? The City of Montgomery knows mental health and wellness are essential to many residents...

Calling All Gardeners: We’re looking for gardens to add to our annual tour

Posted on January 6, 2025

While it may only be January, you may be thinking ahead to green grass and colorful flowers. Make plans to show off your garden. Each year, Montgomery’s Beautification and Tree Commission hosts a Garden Tour in June, which features six residential gardens.The tour allows people who visit the garden to get ideas for their yards....

Fall 2024 Seasons of Beauty Award Winner

Posted on January 5, 2025

The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the fall 2024 Seasons of Beauty award to Pablo Harker and Vera Winograd. The home’s entire lot was abundant with postcard-perfect colors this fall season. The home was beautifully nestled in a lush, green front yard and perfectly silhouetted with mature maple trees bursting in...

Montgomery Quarter Update

Posted on January 3, 2025

Progress continues at Montgomery Quarter at the southern gateway to Historic Montgomery. The development team of Brandicorp, Neyer Properties, and Jeffery R. Anderson Real Estate, Inc. is working to bring this premier $150 million mixed-use development project to life. The Rambler Hotel, a boutique hotel of the Tapestry by Hilton brand, is currently under construction...

2025

Posted on January 1, 2025

By Council Member Ken Suer 2025 is here – and I think it is amazing that we are already nearly one quarter of the way through the 21st century! The New Year is in many ways a fresh start and an opportunity for reflection. There are a lot of possibilities as we think about the...

Montgomery Welcomes New Police Officer

Posted on December 31, 2024

The City of Montgomery proudly welcomes Mike Ross to our Police Department. Mike has 12 years of law enforcement experience with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He was promoted to sergeant in 2018 and served as the Assistant Post Commander at the Wilmington Highway Patrol Post in District 8. “I chose a career in law...

EAC Concludes the Collection of Stranded Holiday Lights, Extension Cords January 18

Posted on December 30, 2024

The City of Montgomery Environmental Advisory Commission continues its recycling collection for January, including the collection of holiday decoration lights (stranded) and extension cords. On January 18, bring these items to the Public Works facility, 7315 Cornell Road, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for recycling. Support the City’s recycling efforts to reduce the amount...

Protecting Your Landscaping in Winter Weather

Posted on December 3, 2024

By Greg Brodrick, EAC Commission Member Even in wintertime, protecting trees and shrubs is essential for homeowners who want to maintain a healthy yard and contribute to local environmental health. Trees and shrubs offer shade, privacy, and increased property value, but they can be vulnerable to damage from weather, pests, and disease. Here are some...

Montgomery Welcomes Two New Police Officers

Posted on December 1, 2024

David Roberts David comes to Montgomery with eight years of law enforcement experience. He has served as a police officer in both Forest Park and Mariemont. David also served with the Ohio Air National Guard for seven years and received a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Cincinnati. “What I enjoy most...

Power of Participation in Montgomery, From Election Day to Every Day

Posted on December 1, 2024

By Vice Mayor Sasha Naiman I am grateful to be part of such a civically engaged Montgomery community, where residents feel empowered to voice different perspectives at Council meetings, write to the City with their ideas, and participate in open dialogue about the issues that matter most to them. The decisions made by the Council...

Start or Add to Your Historic Landmark Ornament Collection

Posted on November 19, 2024

This year, the Historic Landmark Ornament program features the Crist House. The Federal Style house, located at 9854 Zig Zag Road, was built around 1815. The early part of the house was built by Abraham Crist, who came from Orange County, NY, in 1807 or 1808. The property remained in the Crist family until 1869....

Mold and Preventive Actions for Communities

Posted on November 2, 2024

By Zeeshan Pasha, EAC Member Molds are part of the natural environment and can be found indoors and outdoors. Mold is not usually a problem unless it begins growing indoors. If conditions are right, mold will grow on wood, paper, carpet, and food. Molds can grow almost anywhere and, when conditions are favorable, rapidly. The...

“Montgomery Quarter” A Project in Patience Part II

Posted on November 1, 2024

By Council Member Chris Dobrozsi I hope everyone had a wonderful summer with their friends and family and enjoyed the beginning of fall with our community building events, including The Amazing Race and Harvest Moon. I feel blessed to be able to live in this incredible community, we call Montgomery. As I am set to...