The holidays have come and gone. It is funny how you dread that first day returning to your normal routine, but once you get there it is as if you never left. The New Year is a time for resolutions that are so easily broken. My resolution for 2013 is to not break my resolution; we will see how that goes. I wish you all a safe and prosperous new year. I am excited about what Montgomery has planned in terms of both school and community.

On Wednesday, January 16 a plan to revitalize Montgomery will be presented by Susquehanna Greenway representatives who will lead a discussion and document your ideas about what should be removed, added, or enhanced to make Montgomery an even better place to live, work and play. Your ideas and opinions are not only valued, but they are needed. The information you share will be used by “Revitalize Montgomery” to set a vision and an action plan for “Growing Toward Tomorrow”. Please plan to attend this important gathering, and bring your ideas and imagination!

Montgomery events

The Montgomery School District will be holding its January board meeting on Tuesday, January 15th. The meeting is held in the District office boardroom.

“Revitalize Montgomery” is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, January 16th in the Montgomery High School Cafeteria beginning at 6:30 p.m. More than 12 community groups will be represented, with tables displaying information about their upcoming events and what they do to help make Montgomery a great community.

The Oak Grove Community Center offers BINGO every Monday evening. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO begins at 6:00 p.m.

Contact me at cmcnear@montasd.org with any upcoming January and February events.