This week’s open house column is sponsored by Kate McDonough. There are around 20 properties in Baristaville for open house spelunking this holiday weekend. 926 Bloomfield Avenue 5G, Glen Ridge […]
August 2019
Posted inMontclair Kimberley Academy, Sports, Top Stories
MKA Field Hockey: Cougars aim to find winning formula
The Montclair Kimberley Academy field hockey team had a successful 2018, but are looking for their upperclassmen to help them take a huge step forward.
Posted inCommunity
Montclair Local Pet of the Week: Happy
Happy, about a year old, is friendly, but a little shy initially. He weighs about 60 pounds and knows some basic commands. Happy is playful and sweet. Because he doesn’t […]
Posted inMontclair Area
Baristanet Profile: Laura Fortgang
Name: Laura Fortgang Where do you live? Verona When did you move there? 1995 Where did you grow up? New Providence, NJ (after six years in Venezuela as an ex-pat) How do you […]
Posted inCommunity, Religion
Spotlight House of Worship: Montclair has a new bishop in town
The “Houses of Worship” series spotlights local religious organizations. General information about the church is below. If you have religion news you think we should spotlight, please send to religion@montclairlocal.news and culture@montclairlocal.news. By DEBORAH […]
Posted inFeatured Posts
Labor Day Weekend Family Fun: The Lego Movie 2, Carnival, MakerSPACE, Corn Maze
Happy Labor Day Weekend! It’s the unofficial end of summer, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these family-friendly events happening in our area! On Friday […]
Posted inEducation, News, Top Stories
Montclair High School teacher files suit against school, district
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news A Montclair High School math teacher has filed a lawsuit against the school, another math teacher and the district, alleging that she was subjected to harassment […]
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Montclair Soccer: MKA Girls Soccer has experience to make a run in 2019
Montclair Kimberley Academy’s girls soccer has a new coach, but will depend on some returning talent to make a run in the 2019 season.
Posted inLifestyle
MontClairVoyant: Despite the Carnage, Montclair GOP Wants to ‘Mural-ize’ for Guns
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Today’s topics include too much upscale development and the Montclair Republican Club’s depressing plan to possibly commission a pro-gun mural. Care to proceed alphabetically by discussing “development” before […]
Posted inMontclair High School, Sports, Top Stories
Montclair Field Hockey: Large talent pool could push Mounties over the top
The Montclair High School field hockey team lost two close overtime games to end last season, but this year have the talent to go all the way.
Posted inCommunity, Obituaries
Obituary: Gregory Charles Smith
Gregory Charles Smith, 77, of Montclair died on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. Born in Kearny, the son of the late Charles Smith and Frances Rainey Brown, he lived in Montclair […]
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Montclair Planning Board Reviews Art Park at Montclair Art Museum Application (VIDEO)
The Montclair Art Museum application came before the Montclair Planning Board Monday site plan approval regarding changes to enhance the museum’s grounds. Major changes include the construction of a reflecting […]
Posted inEducation, News, Top Stories
New interim superintendent is ‘hitting the ground learning’
Nathan Parker is the third interim superintendent in 14 years in a school district aiming for stability in leadership and with a need to address racial disparities in student achievement gaps.
Posted inArts
Weekend Arts & Entertainment Calendar: August 29 – Labor Day!
Your guide to what’s happening.