Montgomery Township Invites Residents to Participate in the Plan4HealthNJ program

MONTGOMERY, N.J. - Montgomery is proud to be one of six grantees in the Plan4HealthNJ program that is part of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association. The township received $50,000 in funding to improve health and quality of life through planning, community design, and local investments.

As part of the project, Montgomery has released a survey and scheduled two Community Engagement Listening Sessions to gather data and obtain feedback from residents, businesses, and local community organizations.

Data obtained from the Plan4HealthNJ Community Survey will be used in future township planning decisions, as well as part of aggregate data for regional programmatic purposes.

“We are very fortunate to be one of the select few municipalities chosen to be part of the Plan4HealthNJ initiative. To make the most of this opportunity, we are asking our neighbors to participate in this important process,” requested Planning Board Chair Dave Campeas. “In addition to the survey, the listening sessions are a way to tell us directly what is working, what is not and what Montgomery needs for the future. We need to hear from people across our community – different neighborhoods, ages, backgrounds and experiences – so that the recommendations and future planning decisions truly reflect the people who live here.”

The Plan4HealthNJ Community Engagement Listening Sessions are designed to be open, constructive opportunities for residents to provide feedback and personal experiences. The first virtual session is scheduled for September 22 at 7 p.m. via Zoom, followed by an in-person session on October 8 at 7 p.m. in the Montgomery Municipal Center.

Registration for each session is open, but walk-ins are welcome.

“The Plan4HealthNJ grant, community survey, and master plan reexamination are essential to future planning and decision-making. While the survey is collecting quantitative data, the listening sessions are an opportunity for us to share candid, qualitative input,” explained Mayor Neena Singh. “All of this information will help us make better planning decisions and ensure Montgomery remains a healthy, vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.”

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