A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Sunday evening until 6 a.m Tuesday and heavy snow is expected with snow accumulations of 18 to 24 inches and winds gusting […]
January 2021
Posted inFamily
Has Remote Learning Become The Grinch That Stole The Snow Day? (POLL)
Kids have done lots of things over the years in anticipation of a snow day — from wearing pajamas backward to checking the predictions on the Snow Day Calculator. For […]
Posted inNews
No NJ Transit bus, train service Monday in Montclair (or most of NJ)
NJ Transit has suspended nearly all bus and rail service for its entire service day Monday, Feb. 1, because of this week’s snowstorm.
Posted inNews
Montclair public, private school cancellations, schedule changes for Feb. 1
The storm is expected to last through Tuesday.
Posted inNews
Non-essential travel, street parking barred in Montclair for NJ snowstorm
Montclair trash and recycling collection has been suspended for Monday, Feb. 1 and Tuesday, Feb. 2 because of this week’s anticipated snowstorm.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Montclair GOP, be more upset by riot than request to condemn it (Letter)
Wrtter Nathaniel Kolodny says he’s flabbergasted by the GOP Club’s demand for an apology from Councilman Bob Russo.
Posted inEducation, News
Battle over returning to Montclair schools: What we do (and don’t) know
The district’s mum, citing talks with counsel. The mayor’s on TV. And the MEA says it doesn’t know what will happen next.
Posted inFamily
Paper Mill Playhouse: Video Auditions for 2021 Summer Musical Theater Conservatory for Young Artists
MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse welcomes audition videos from students 10- 18 years old seeking to attend the institution’s prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory for young artists to be […]
Posted inEducation, News
Montclair’s kids will need emotional support — in and out of schools
Over the last few months, parents reported at BOE meetings that their children were struggling with virtual learning and experiencing anxiety, stress and tantrums over not being able to see their teachers and friends in person. Parents of special-needs children said their children were especially challenged learning outside of the classroom.
Posted inFamily
Montclair Public Schools Superintendent: District Still in Mediation; Considering Various Options
Montclair, NJ – The Montclair Public School District is still hopeful it can reach a resolution through mediation with the Montclair Education Association and is considering various options to reach […]
Posted inEducation, News, Top Stories
Montclair Kimberley plans full-time in-person class for 4th, 5th grades
MKA is bringing in classroom trailers with the hope that fourth and fifth-graders will be able to return to full-time in-person learning.
Posted inMunicipal Government, News, Top Stories
New leaf blower ordinance to be heard on Tuesday
Montclair’s Township Council is expected Tuesday to vote on an ordinance that would restrict gas leaf blower usage.
Posted inNews
Monday’s Essex County coronavirus vaccinations rescheduled
Because of an upcoming winter storm, appointments at Essex County’s novel coronavirus vaccination sites originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1 will instead be on Sunday, Jan. 31. The county offers […]
Posted inMontclair Area
Baristanet Profile: Rená Ambrose
Name: Rená Ambrose Where do you live? I live with my family and our cheeky Chihuahua in Montclair, 4th Ward. When did you move there? We moved here 6 years ago. Where […]