Numbers of cases continue to decline as New Jersey returns to a “new normal.” Montclair Public Library accepts returns; Watchung Booksellers opens doors.
2020
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All Write Now: Writing community, pandemic edition
No you can’t meet for brunch at a diner — yet. But a writing community is possible during the pandemic, writes Melissa D. Sullivan in “All Write Now.”
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Untangling the structural factors behind Montclair’s achievement gap
Structural issues, including the availability of affordable housing and the wealth gap, play a key role in Montclair schools’ achievement gap, experts say.
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Anthony DePalma to Discuss ‘The Cubans’ at Virtual Watchung Booksellers Event
Veteran reporter and New Jersey resident Anthony DePalma will be having a virtual event with Watchung Booksellers on Thursday, June 18th to discuss his new book THE CUBANS: Ordinary Lives […]
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YMCA of Montclair To Open Early Learning Center July 1st
Montclair – The YMCA of Montclair, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, announces the opening of its new Early Learning Center […]
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COVID-19: Department of Education releases guidance for summer school programs
The summer program is aimed at students who have been especially vulnerable during the distance learning period, including students who are behind academically, in need of social and emotional support, students with disabilities experiencing regression, and students are homeless.
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Graduation portrait project raises money to buy a food truck for Toni’s Kitchen
A just-graduated Montclair Kimberley Academy student is working with local photographers to do graduation portraits for local seniors as a fundraiser for Toni’s Kitchen to buy a food truck expanding its services when demand is so high at this local food bank.
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Buzz Aldrin Middle School Student Pens Poem ‘Could All This?’
Maya Gutierrez, 14, will be moving up from 8th grade at Buzz Aldrin Middle School to atteend Montclair High School this coming fall. But she’s already wise beyond her years. […]
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Cause of Fire On Central Avenue Under Investigation
Montclair Fire Department received a call at 10:50 a.m. Friday reporting a fire at a residence on Central Ave. While en-route, dispatch reported they were receiving multiple calls confirming a […]
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Eating Al Fresco: Local Restaurants Open for Outdoor Dining
Your guide to local outdoor dining.
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Senator Nia Gill Calls For Governor To Ensure Accuracy in New Jersey’s Elections
MONTCLAIR- State Senator Nia H. Gill released this statement today regarding July 7, 2020 elections: Voting is the most fundamental right in our democracy. We must ensure the integrity of […]
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No one injured in Central Avenue house fire
Montclair Deputy Fire Chief Robert Duncan said there were no injuries reported either to firefighters or civilians, and the investigation was ongoing as of Friday afternoon.
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COVID 19: Libraries can offer curbside pickup on June 15; schools can do in-person summer programs July 6
Libraries will be able to offer curbside pickup service starting on Monday, June 15, and in July, schools will be able to offer in-person summer educational programs.
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Baristanet Profile: Karin Carson
Name: Karin Carson Where do you live? I live in Upper Montclair near Brookdale Park and Watchung Plaza. When did you move there? We moved here Memorial Day Weekend in 2002, […]