April 2023 - Montclair Local

Education, Latest Stories, News

State grants $75k to update Montclair school district playgrounds

by Talia Wiener April 30, 2023April 25, 2023

Funds will offset playground projects included in bond referendum work.

Arts

Resilience and Women’s Rights: Luna Stage Presents World Premier of ‘Two Elizas,’ May 4-14

by Baristanet April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

Don’t miss the world premiere of Two Elizas, coming to Luna Stage for a two-week run, May 4-14. Written and performed by Jenny Mercein, Two Elizas explores the true story […]

Pets

‘Cool Cats of Essex County’ Portrait Sessions to Raise Funds for CPAW New Jersey

by Baristanet April 30, 2023

Portraits by Michael Stahl will be holding its first-ever “Cool Cats of Essex County” portrait sessions on June 3rd, 2023,. These sessions, modeled after the studio’s long-running “Dog Day of […]

Education, Latest Stories, News

26 Montclair High School seniors win state honor for biliteracy

by Talia Wiener April 29, 2023April 28, 2023

The Seal of Biliteracy is an official recognition from the state Department of Education.

Four Young Montclair Authors Win Anderson Park Short-Story Contest

by Baristanet April 29, 2023

Montclair, NJ – Three Montclair sixth graders and one eighth grader have won the fifth annual Friends of Anderson Park Short Story Contest. The winners are Rose Wiseman of Renaissance […]

Arts, Community, Education, Holidays, Latest Stories, Literature, News

Montclair’s Alliah Agostini brings family experiences to her second book

by Talia Adderley April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Rhyme and rhythm help make her points.

Baristanet Profile: Carissa Borraggine

by Kristin Wald April 28, 2023April 27, 2023

Name: Carissa Borraggine Where do you live? Montclair Heights section of Clifton. But I’m a Montclairion at heart – I lived there for about 25 yrs, before moving to Clifton. When […]

My journey living with autism (Town Square)

by Montclair Local Letters and Opinion April 28, 2023April 29, 2023

“I’m on the autism spectrum and would love to share my autism journey,” John Levai writes.

41,000 expressions of home, and each counts (Town Square)

by Montclair Local Letters and Opinion April 28, 2023April 30, 2023

“We are all custodians of this place we call home, and every expression of what home means counts,” Councilor Peter Yacobellis writes.

Montclair Council Votes to Oust Township Manager

by Montclair Local April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Montclair, NJ – Eight months after a lawsuit accused Township Manager Timothy Stafford of creating a hostile work environment for women, the Montclair Township Council took a dramatic and rare […]

Family

Weekend Family Fun: Arbor Day, Jazz, Art, Touch-A-Truck and More

by Michelle Longo April 28, 2023

Ready for the weekend? It’s time for some family-friendly fun! Check out these local activities everyone can enjoy. Seton Hall Theatre presents Disney’s Freaky Friday at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, […]