Montgomery schools ask committee to consider state parcel next to athletic stadium

Montgomery Township School District Superintendent Mary McLaughlin and Board Vice President Maria Espino told the committee they would like the township to consider making a parcel adjacent to the high‑school athletic stadium (part of properties under consideration from the New Jersey Department of Corrections) available to the district for potential acquisition. McLaughlin said the district believes the parcel "could provide significant value to our schools and community" but that the district is not committing to purchase or price at this time.

The district asked to remain engaged in the process while appraisals and condition reviews proceed. Committee members acknowledged the request and said they would keep the school's needs in mind as the township continues talks with the state; no action was taken at the meeting beyond the public expression of interest.