Although Montclair bans the use of leaf blowers during the summer months, environmental commission officials said they field complaints of them being used all summer long.
2019
Posted inEducation, News, Top Stories
Special education report sees rise in out-of-district-placements
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Although the overall number of special education students dropped last school year, the district saw an increase in the number of students it sent out-of-district, and […]
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Denmark man visiting gardens honored for helping young boy who fell through Van Vleck greenhouse
A man from Denmark, who sprung into action after a 7-year-old boy climbed on top of the greenhouse at Van Vleck House and Gardens and fell through the glass last week, has been awarded the Life Saving Award by the Montclair Police Department.
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Cooling Center to Be Open in Bloomfield During Weekend Heat Wave
Bloomfield is planning to help keep residents cool during the anticipated weekend heat wave. On Saturday and Sunday, the Civic Center at 84 Broad St. will be open from 9:00am […]
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel feast downgraded, then canceled due to heat
Due to extreme heat conditions predicted for this weekend, the Mt. Carmel feast and procession have been canceled.
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$100K clock allegedly stolen from Lackawanna Station
The theft of a clock reportedly valued at $100,000 from the former Pig & Prince restaurant located in the historic Lackawanna Plaza is being investigated by police.
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Montclair Police Blotter, July 18
BURGLARY/THEFT Tuesday, July 9—An employee at Pig and Prince Restaurant, 1 Lackawanna Plaza reported approximately $5,000 worth of alcohol and a clock worth approximately $100,000 was removed from the business. […]
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Montclair Jazz Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Two Weeks Of Events!
Yes, it’s true: Montclair Jazz Festival is turning 10! To celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer, there will be two jam-packed weeks kicking off on July 26 and culminating with […]
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Montclair Man To Run From NYC to Philly To Raise Funds For Immigrants’ Rights
Some people go out for dinner with friends on their birthday. Montclair’s Dan Zimerman is running 100 miles from New York City to Philadelphia on his birthday, Monday, August 9, […]
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Six Montclair Students to Perform in Luna, a Bilingual Play, at Luna Stage
Six young people from Montclair participated in the selective StudioLuna Summer Performance Conservatory and will be featured in the Conservatory’s production of Ramón Esquivel’s Luna. Montclair students Isabella Canizares-Bidwa, Guthrie […]
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Police report: Father who was allegedly murdered by son came to Montclair to help him
A father who was stabbed to death by his son had spent the night at his son’s Orange Road apartment in Montclair to “help take care of him,” according to reports provided by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Transition concerns follow superintendent’s resignation
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Fear of what yet another transition in district leadership will mean for Montclair was an overall theme at the July 15 BOE meeting when members approved […]
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Montclair Crime: $100,000 Clock Removed From Pig & Prince; Pine Street Disturbance
The week in Montclair crime from Terence Turner, Detective Sergeant, Montclair Police Department: Burglary / Theft July 9, 2019 (Lackawanna Plaza): An employee at Pig and Prince Restaurant reported approximately […]