Print Post On Wednesday afternoon, December 6, 1916, residents saw large plumes of smoke rising north of Blawenburg near the State Village for Epileptics. In this blog, we explore this fire and how fires were fought over a century ago. While it was thought to be one fire, it turned out to be three. December is not a prime season for forest fires; however, this December must have been dry with no snow on the ground. According to the Paterson Morning Call newspaper, there was a northeast gale...

Print Post In this blog, we explore the history of one property, just one lot. It has been the home of families, restaurants, and even a veterinary clinic. It’s in a prominent place in the heart of Blawenburg, where the crossroads meet. The Village of Blawenburg looks remarkably the same as it did in the 1800s, with almost all the buildings and properties that have earned it placement on State and National Registers of Historic Places still intact. During this time, many events have occurred....

Print Post 2026 Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary’s Flags for Heroes display at Montgomery High School If you passed by Montgomery High School between Memorial Day and Independence Day, you would have seen the 60+ American flags on display on Route 601. Called Flags for Heroes, this exhibit was organized by the Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary, and it has been presented yearly since 2018. Citizens purchased all these flags. A medallion was affixed to each flag with the name of the donor who...