July 2005

Sure, we can wax poetic about Whole Foods all day long. But we were pretty impressed with A & P recently. No, it wasn’t one in Baristaville proper. We happened […]

If you were in Brookdale Park, or anywhere close by, the fireworks did happen. Kudos to the folks who didn’t let a little rain scare them away. Meanwhile, I was […]

It’s our daily dose of thunder, lightning and heavy rain in Baristaville. The folks at Essex County’s public information office say they still don’t have confirmation of a cancellation of […]

It appears that today’s the day — the day that Montclair parents receive those all-important kindergarten assignments in their mailboxes. After carefully touring and reviewing the programs at Montclair’s public […]

Is Barista going to have to start a bear category? From a reader who moved to Baristaville recently from Brooklyn: My 7-year-old son came home from the Montclair Y day […]

Keeping our fingers crossed that the fireworks following tonight’s concert in Brookdale Park will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. The decision will be made around 3:30 this afternoon; […]

Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor announces retirement this morning; President Bush making a TV statement now, re: selecting new nominee…

What does it take to be a good barista? We are looking for upbeat, reliable individuals, able to multi-task; must be open to learning about… For the details, see Classifieds.

Have you been invited to any Fourth of July barbecues this weekend? Wouldn√¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t it be wonderful to show up with the perfect thoughtful and inventive hostess gift just this once? […]