A driver for Golden River restaurant was robbed on Union and Prospect on March 26 around 11:15 p.m. The driver went to the location to deliver what turned out to […]
March 2010
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No “Art in the Park” for the Co-op This Year
We just learned that the Montclair Cooperative School will not be holding its annual Art in the Park–the super cool art and family festival. From a message on their website: […]
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ATONEMENT Opening At Montclair’s Gallery U
Gallery U, Montclair’s newest contemporary artspace, presents “ATONEMENT – Reconciliation, New Beginnings and Resurrections.” This group show brings together influential emerging artists from around the world. New York City artists […]
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Police Officer Charged With Arson, Insurance Fraud
East Orange police officer Kareem Spence, 34, of South Plainfield was arrested and indicted on charges of arson, insurance fraud, and attempted theft by deception, Essex County Prosecutor’s office announced. […]
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This Week’s Highlights: March 31 – April 6
This wetlogged month is at its end and hopefully April will bring less showers than March did. It’s a busy week and there are lots to do. Don’t forget to […]
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NJ Imposes Higher Fines For Drivers & Pedestrians
Starting tomorrow, April 1, NJ drivers who don’t come to a full stop for pedestrians in crosswalks will be subject to fines of $200; pedestrians caught jaywalking will get slapped […]
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The Lost Etiquette of Being on Time
I had a crazy, terrifying teacher in first grade. She carried a ruler around and banged it on your desk when she screamed at you. She sat kids in the […]
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Council Meets Early To OK MSU Sewer Deal
The Montclair Town Council held a special meeting today at 8 am, officially blessing a project to improve sewer lines for Montclair State. But the odd timing of the meeting […]
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Woman In Charge: Glen Ridge Chief Of Police, Sheila Byron-Lagattuta
Sheila Byron-Lagattuta’s police career in Glen Ridge consists of “firsts.” She was the first woman to be employed by Glen Ridge PD when hired as a dispatcher 28 years ago. […]
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Spring is in the Air and at the Park
We were granted a glimpse of spring, taunted by a glimmer of hope and then flung back into the dark days of floods and near freezing temperatures. But all that’s […]
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Handcrafted Soaps, Lotions, & Candles Produced In Montclair
Two young entrepreneurs from Bloomfield recently opened an artisanal soap, lotion, and candle boutique at 570 Bloomfield Avenue, taking over the old Rocktec digs. The nameless black awning over the […]
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Giveaway: 4 Tickets to See Dan Zanes and Friends at Bergen PAC
WINNER: Congratulations to NJGator–the winner of the 4 tickets to see Dan Zanes & Friends at Bergen PAC on April 17. Enjoy! Dan Zanes and Friends are back in town […]
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Bloomfield Police Blotter: Jewel Thieves
Bloomfield’s police blotter this past week features numerous break-ins and lots of missing jewelry. March 28: When returning home, a Rogers Place resident noticed a rear window open in their […]
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Watsessing Tracks Closed
Clever Commute tips are coming that the Watsessing tracks were closed due to flooding around 3 p.m. Later trains may be affected.