March 2018
Posted inBloomfield
UDrive. UText. UPay: Montclair & Bloomfield Police to Join Distracted Driver Enforcement Campaign
Both Montclair and Bloomfield Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive. UText. UPay” enforcement campaign. Beginning April 1 and running […]
Posted inReal Estate
Baristavillle Open Houses: Sunday, April 1
This week’s open house column is sponsored by Kate McDonough. A handful of open houses this weekend because of the holidays. 182 Valley Road, Montclair List Price: $574,900 Taxes: $13,524 […]
Posted inMontclair Area
Montclair Public Library Foundation Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
Two new board members were appointed to serve on the Montclair Public Library Foundation Board. The two new trustees are Joanne LaMarca Mathisen and Tim O’Brien. The new members come […]
Posted inMontclair High School, Sports, Top Stories
Montclair Track and Field: New faces join veterans in strong Spring squad
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news The snow has finally melted at Woodman — permanently it seems this time — and the Montclair High School track and field squad took to the […]
Posted inMontclair High School, Sports
Montclair Lacrosse: New coach, veterans aim to get Mountie boys back on track
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news New Montclair High School boys lacrosse coach Mike Diehl has some fond memories of the Montclair team — from his time on the other side of […]
Posted inMontclair High School, Sports, Top Stories
Montclair Athletics: Fortunato, Woodman Track rebuild advance
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news The Montclair Town Council approved a bond measure during its March 20 meeting, which will raise money for several school capital improvements, including the turf at […]
Posted inMontclair Area
Baristanet Profile: Fanny Fuentes-Phalon
Name: Fanny Fuentes-Phalon Where do you live? Montclair When did you move there? 1994 Where did you grow up? Union City, Hudson County How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday […]
Posted inMontclair Art Museum
Bring It To The Table Debuts At MAM’s Free First Thursday Night, April 5
Enjoy a night out at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) with free general admission, live music, art activities and tours, dynamic seasonal programming, and a full-service bar at Free First […]
Posted inArts, Music
The Kinks’ Dave Davies to play Outpost in the Burbs
On Saturday, April 7, at 8 p.m., Dave Davies, formerly of The Kinks, will perform at The Outpost in the Burbs, at First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Ave. The […]
Posted inCommunity, History, Top Stories
Montclair History & Heritage: Lucy Stone, suffragette heroine
By MIKE FARRELLY for Montclair Local “History & Heritage” is a series on Montclair history. It will be written by representatives of the Montclair History Center and the Montclair Public […]
Posted inFeatured Posts
Concern About Health Risks Related To Shredded Tire Infill on Montclair Athletic Fields Raiesed At BOE Meeting
If you’re the parent of a soccer kid or a lax bro that plays on the turf at Fortunato or Woodman field, there’s a potential health hazard right under your […]
Posted inMunicipal Government, News, Top Stories
Architect reveals $16M library upgrade
By JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news New York-based architect Andrew Berman unveiled the $16 million plan to renovate the Montclair Public Library and the Bellevue Avenue Branch Library that would bring […]
Posted inEducation, News, Top Stories
Vaping comes in for increased attention in Montclair
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair students caught vaping on school grounds will now be subject to the same treatment as students suspected of being high on drugs or alcohol. Students […]