Montclair, New Jersey — Vanguard Theater Company began renovations this week at what was once the Old Mogul Theater at 180 Bloomfield Avenue, and what will soon be the Vanguard […]
August 2020
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Dance On The Lawn Goes Virtual On Sunday, September 13
Montclair, NJ – Dance on the Lawn will return this year with a virtual event in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Festival, celebrating its seventh year, will present “best […]
Posted inBusiness, News, Top Stories
COVID-19: Restaurants, movie theaters can reopen Sept. 4
On Aug. 31, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that eateries can start offering indoor dining, and movie theaters and indoor performance venues can reopen, but will be subject to capacity limits and social distancing guidelines.
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Freeholders no longer; Murphy signs bill to change name
The word freeholder will die as an official governmental title at year’s end.
Posted inMontclair Area
“Essex County Remembers” To Be Held Remotely, Live Streamed from Eagle Rock Memorial
West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the annual “Essex County Remembers,” a solemn ceremony at the Essex County Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial that […]
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New Jersey Restaurants Can Reopen Indoor Dining at 25% Capacity Starting Friday
This Friday, New Jersey restaurants can reopen indoor dining at 25 percent capacity and with social distancing between tables, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday.
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Montclair Property Owners Association Could Get List of Resident Email Addresses, Cell Phone Numbers
Montclair, NJ – Montclair Property Owners Association (MPOA) wants your email address and cell number. MPOA, who as a group are seeking to get a question on the ballot to […]
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It’s the Roaring ’20s, for chipmunks
Thanks to a Mast year for oaks (many acorns!), this is a boom year for chipmunks. Here’s a bit about their ways.
Posted inMunicipal Government, News, Top Stories
Judge gives Montclair five days to hand over residents’ emails, cellphone numbers
Montclair plans to appeal a judge’s ruling that the township must turn over its lists of residents’ email addresses and cellphone numbers to a group opposed to the rent-control ordinance approved in April.
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A Better Lackawanna: Public Can Listen In on Lackawanna Plaza Court Hearing From Home
Montclair, NJ – Priscilla Eshelman of A Better Lackawanna responded to our request for comment and offered this update on the Lackawanna appeal: “Both sides have submitted written arguments regarding […]
Posted inMontclair Area
Montclair Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Now at 504, MSU Reports Two Cases
Montclair, NJ- Montclair Township Health Department reports that as of 08-29-20, the confirmed number of COVID-19 cases in Montclair increased from 499 to 504; the number of individuals who did […]
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Montclair Police and Fire Investigating Car Fire on St. Luke’s Place
Montclair, NJ – Montclair Police responded to the area of 7 St. Lukes Place Saturday at approximately 11:59 pm, on a report of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, police found […]
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Bloomfield Fire Department Takes Part in Implicit Bias Training
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Firefighters have each taken part in a 90 minute interactive workshop on implicit bias. The goal of the workshop is to identify their role and responsibility […]