As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we at the City thought it only appropriate to reflect upon things we can be thankful for in 2020 - a year like no other. A year in which the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world and ruthlessly caused so many to take their last breath. A year in...
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2020 Fall Seasons of Beauty award to Mike Telljohann of 8728 Tanagerwoods Drive. Mike’s yard has garden beds surrounding the Mansard style house and is peppered with pocket gardens. Spooky Halloween decorations, including floating witch’s hats, abound during the fall season and are visible...
The Montgomery Sister Cities Commission is unable to hold the traditional gathering for the Dinner Around the World event in 2021. However, we still would love to share the great tastes that have been part of this event for so many years. Instead of an in-person event, we would like for the community to share...
The City of Montgomery has launched its new website that aims to continually improve access to public services and information for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Montgomery. The new, service-focused website is mobile-friendly, secured for user privacy protection, and prioritizes accessibility. The new website also better empowers those internally who manage digital services to...
Ages: Preschool through sixth grade Let creativity show. Go wild with markers, crayons, glitter, sequins or whatever a child’s imagination can think of with this coloring contest. Kids can use any available materials that can be joined with paper. Download the coloring contest sheets, which are found below, or pick up at City Hall. Return...
Congratulations to Montgomery resident, Julie Hamel for winning the Holiday Card contest! “We were delighted with Ms. Hamel’s submission. It not only captured the season, but also features our iconic light post. We are excited to share the artwork with the community this festive season,” noted Art Commission Chair Greg Leader.
November Council Message by Ken Suer So far, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world and our country. It is bad, and it may get worse before getting better. Everyone in Montgomery has been affected in some way; however, my grandparents experienced something even worse…
The One-Stop-Drop for Responsible Recycling and Document Destruction Day held on Saturday, September 26, was a record-breaking success! By the numbers: 317 - vehicles participated (the most ever!) 400 - gallons of paint were collected for Matthew 25 Ministries 8000 - pounds of paper were collected and shredded by Royal Document Destruction (This after 15,000...
Montgomery City Council recently approved legislation establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for commercially zoned property within the Heritage District, the Old Montgomery Gateway District, The Marketplace, and Montgomery Quarter.
In the year of COVID-19 and shelters being a safe outdoor environment for meetings and gatherings, the City of Montgomery has decided to extend shelter reservations this year to include November. Shelter reservations can be made online or in person at City Hall. Reservations can not be made over the phone. We ask any use...
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2020 Seasons of Beauty award to James (J) and Jane Fleckenstein. The yard is adorned with both annuals and perennials in many textures and colors, including white, peach, pink, purple, and yellow. A red Threadleaf Japanese Maple, Blue Mink Ageratum, and White Bobo Hydrangeas...
October Council Message by Mayor Chris Dobrozsi With summer in the rearview mirror, I find the beautiful colors and smells of fall to be a warm welcome to us all as every day brings us one day closer to the end of these trying times. Whether you are battling issues with employment, mental/physical health, financial...
The Planning Commission recently approved plans for the commercial buildings in Phase 1 of the Montgomery Quarter, except for the proposed boutique hotel and a commercial building along Main Street. This approval also did not include approval of the proposed luxury, life-style apartments, which has been tabled by the Commission. Phase I of the project...
September Council Message by Council Member Mike Cappel As I write this, I’m isolated in our basement office/safe room for the sixteenth straight week, working from home in compliance with Governor DeWine’s Safer at Home order. I am surrounded by sadness: I receive constant Malthusian updates on our future, 25 percent of my retirement savings...
The City of Montgomery Diversity and Inclusion Committee was recently honored on July 29 with the Local Government Innovation Award during the 2020 Alliance for Innovation Transforming Local Government Conference. The committee was recognized for its efforts to bring awareness of diversity and inclusion to the Montgomery community. City Manager Brian Riblet, Matthew Vanderhorst, community...
August Council Message by Vice Mayor Craig Margolis It was a Saturday morning, 10 a.m., and I was preparing for a Council meeting. Yes, a Saturday morning Council meeting, and I found myself adjusting my cell phone to work with my headphones. Our emergency meeting that morning was to vote on a resolution declaring a...
July Council Message by Lynda Roesch July is the busiest month of the year for the City of Montgomery. The City usually celebrates July 4th with a parade and a concert in Montgomery Park on July 3rd. Because all of these events involve audiences numbering in the thousands, we have been forced to reimagine the...
