Audrey Fletcher Lee lives in Florida now, but she was the first African American female born and raised in Montclair to be elected to serve on Montclair’s Township Council, serving […]
February 2020
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Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, March 1
This week’s open house column is sponsored by Kate McDonough. More than 60 open houses this Sunday. Take out your white gloves because we’re spotlighting some high-end properties with cool […]
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Former students of Delia West remember her as a beloved teacher
The Montclair community is mourning the loss of Delia West, a former well-liked elementary school teacher with a 50-year career in the Montclair public schools.
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‘This Is Us’ Star Underwrites Matinee For Local Students To ‘Pass Over’ at Luna Stage
West Orange, NJ – Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Sterling K. Brown will underwrite the Wednesday, March 4 student matinee of Luna Stage’s gripping production of Antoinette Nwandu’s Pass […]
Posted inArts, Literature, Top Stories
Open Book/Open Mind: Gail Collins on older women
Gail Collins, NYT columnist and author, will discuss her new book “No Stopping Us Now: The Adventures of Older Women In American History” at MPL on Sunday.
Posted inEducation, News, Top Stories
Montclair BOE criticized for having police officer present at meeting
The Montclair Board of Education is being criticized for its decision to have a police officer be present at the Feb. 19 BOE meeting.
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Montclair Board of Education Says It “Does Not Condone Racism” in Statement
Montclair, NJ – Montclair Board of Education has issued a statement in response to concerns regarding policies regarding racism and the issue of how the Board conducts public meetings. In […]
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Baristanet Profile: Ashley Epps
Name: Ashley Epps Where do you live? I live in Montclair, NJ When did you move there? I’ve lived in Montclair for 22 years. I moved here at 6 years old. […]
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Immaculate Basketball: Lady Lions fall short in ECT final, look towards NJSIAA tourney
The Immaculate High School girls basketball team made the Essex County Finals for the second year in a row, but fell to University by a score of 61-34.
Posted inArts, Music
In brief: GradFEST Saturday
A rock concert to benefit Montclair High School Project Graduation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 29, Upstairs at Tierney’s Tavern, 138 Valley Road.
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Edgemont School Awarded Sustainability Grant
Montclair, NJ – Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) announced that Edgemont Montessori School has been awarded a Sustainable Jersey for Schools capacity-building grant. The […]
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Weekend Family Fun: Dinosaurs, Maple Syrup, Improv and More
Happy weekend! Got plans? We’ve rounded up plenty of fun and family-friendly things to do in and around town to help you decide how to spend your time! This weekend, […]
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‘The Vagina Monologues’ raises money and awareness
“The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler, presented by V-Day Montclair, is raising money for S.O.F.I.A. Performances Feb. 28 and 29.
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MFEE Hosts America to Me Real Talk Initiative this Sunday
Montclair, NJ -The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE), in collaboration with other stakeholders including the Township and the Civil Rights Commission, will launch the community-wide phase of the America […]