“State aid has come through, but we dodged a bullet.” ~ Shirley Grill
February 2011
Posted inGlen Ridge, Montclair Area
Got Talent GR?
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the Glen Ridge Idol? Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, or whatever, you’re invited to audition for the annual […]
Posted inMaplewood, SOMA
Maplewood Man Struck and Killed While Changing Tire
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Police Department are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place Sunday night about 11:45 p.m. when 47-year-old Maplewood Douglas Hodgson […]
Posted inFeatured Posts, Food, General Posts, Montclair Area, Outer Baristaville, SOMA, Towns, Videos
Hot From The Kettle: Organic. Local. Sustainable. Market in Montclair
Chef Tre is imaginative, passionate, artistic, and intuitive.
Posted inFeatured Posts, General Posts, Maplewood, Montclair Area, Outer Baristaville, SOMA, Uncategorized
Oscar Night in Maplewood was Musical Magic
Those willing to break away from the annual awards ceremony were rewarded with a memorable show at Baristaville’s newest music venue.
Posted inFamily
Giveaway: Tickets to Pippi Longstocking at The Mayo Center for The Performing Arts
WINNER: Congratulations to tkinnj! Pippi Longstocking is a spunky red-headed nine-year-old who has wonderful adventures, and some mischief too. Now Astrid Lindren’s popular children’s story is an original musical and […]
Posted inFeatured Posts, General Posts, Montclair, Montclair Area, Outer Baristaville, People, SOMA
Coffee with…Natty Bumpercar
Montclair’s animator, artist, and comedian Natty Bumpercar takes his inspiration from what the universe gives him. Talk to him in the supermarket and you might find yourself in a comic strip…
Posted inGlen Ridge, Montclair Area
Red Cross Blood Drive, 3/2
Have some blood to spare? Head to the GR Women’s Club and help out someone in need.
Posted inBloomfield, Featured Posts, General Posts, Montclair Area, SOMA
Happy Wet Seat Monday
Snowstorms have (at least for the moment) given way to rain, making for a wet commute on the midtown direct train this morning.
Posted inFamily
Outsourced? Saving Our Special Education Aides
The Montclair BoE has proposed the outsourcing of aides to save $1.7 million.
Posted inFeatured Posts, Montclair, Montclair Area, Uncategorized
Cary Africk: Budget Process Update
” The finance department lost one member (and then lost the CFO). In order for analysis to be done someone needs to do it.”
Posted inBloomfield, Featured Posts, Montclair Area
Bloomfield Oil Spill
There was some slippery business on Broad Street yesterday when a truck leaked cooking oil for miles around.
Posted inFamily
Rare Disease Day: Congenital Hyperinsulinism
Glen Ridge High School students and staff are raising awareness about one rare disease.
Posted inFeatured Posts, Millburn, SOMA
We’re Rooting for Our Hometown Girl, Anne Hathaway
Sit back, get out your popcorn and watch Annie from Millburn host tonight’s Oscars.