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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Free Community Paper Shredding Saturday, September 23

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Montgomery, IL – The Village of Montgomery and Earthmover Credit Union are partnering to offer the community and members a free paper shredding opportunity on Saturday, September 23, from 9A-12P at the Montgomery Police Station (10 Civi...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Historic Cemetery Walk Returns to Montgomery on October 4

Cemetery Walk Man Presenting by Headstone

Montgomery, IL – The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk is Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 7P—the event takes place at the Riverside Cemetery (414 N. River St.). Guests are led through the cemet...

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Village News
Posted on: September 12, 2023

The Village of Montgomery Receives an Urban Forestry Grant from the USDA

Arboretum Garden Park

Montgomery, IL – Montgomery, IL – The Village of Montgomery was awarded a $5,000 grant to assist in developing an urban forestry management plan.

The funds were provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service through the Illin...

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Village News
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Montgomery Unveils Its First Honorary Street Sign, "Jimmie Touvell Way"

Jimmie T's Honorary Street Sign

MONTGOMERY UNVEILS ITS FIRST HONORARY STREET SIGN, "JIMMIE TOUVELL WAY"

Montgomery, IL – On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the Village of Montgomery, Montgomery Countryside Fire Department, family, and friends gathered at the in...

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Village News
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Water Main Flushing to Begin in Montgomery the Week of September 11

Hydrant Flushing

The Village of Montgomery Public Works Department will begin flushing water mains in the Village and unincorporated Boulder Hill on September 11, 18, and 25. The flushing process will begin Monday morning until each area is complete. Flushing may take add...

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Village News
Posted on: July 27, 2023

Montgomery Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Village Hall

Montgomery, IL – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Village of Montgomery for its annual comprehensive financial report...

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Village News
Posted on: July 28, 2023

Montgomery Awarded Level II Arboretum Accreditation

Arboretum Garden Park

Montgomery, Illinois – The Village of Montgomery received Levell II Accreditation from The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. This distinction recognizes the achievement of specific high-level standards of p...

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Village News
Posted on: June 26, 2023

Mill Street Bridge Construction Update September 1

POLICE NOTIFICATION - Road Construction

THE LATEST UPDATE ON THE MILL STREET BRIDGE PROJECT

September 1, 2023

Mill Street Bridge to Temporarily Open until Phase Three Begins

The project's second phase was completed on August 10, and the next step will not begin until early October. The bridge is c...

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Village News
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Montgomery Board Recognizes Atrevete Confections As First 'Illinois Maker' in the Village

Atrevete Confections Receives Illinois Maker Award

Montgomery, Illinois – Two months ago, Governor JB Pritzker announced the 2022 Illinois Maker class, featuring 30 Illinois small businesses and makers creating one-of-a-kind products contributing to making Illinois a great place to live and explore. The a...

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