The jurors deliberated for only about three hours before convicting James R. Ray III of first-degree murder.
Carla Baranauckas
Carla Baranauckas is editor-in-chief of Montclair Local.
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A dramatic ending for Montclair Local’s final newspaper
As we put together the last issue of the newspaper, we got word that a fire had damaged the presses.
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2 Black firefighters sue Montclair and officials, citing ‘egregious race discrimination’
The promotional examination in the Fire Department was biased against Blacks, firefighters contend.
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Sherrill proposing legislation to prevent ‘judge shopping’
Federal judge’s ruling in Texas on abortion drug prompts response from the New Jersey congresswoman.
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Montclairian Nina Cooke Jones unveils monument to Harriet Tubman
“Shadow of a Face” replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka had removed in the summer of 2020 as protests for racial justice were unfolding in the city, as they were across the country
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‘Banshees’ executive producer Daniel Battsek talks Oscars with Montclair Film’s Tom Hall
On his way to the Oscars ceremony, Daniel Battsek offers his predictions for the winners.
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Yacobellis accused of conflict; Montclair councilor disputes allegations
Two residents question Yacobellis’ role with Out Montclair.
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Montclair councilors vow to speak up against bigotry
The Stand Up for the Other Pledge was written by Dr. M. Ali Chaudry in 2015.
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Montclair’s traffic study for Lackawanna Plaza raises questions
Residents fault the timing of data collection.
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Suspect in attack on Bloomfield synagogue makes first court appearance
“Protecting the people of New Jersey is central to the United States attorney’s mission,” said Philip Sellinger, U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey.
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Montclair Planning Board continuing discussion on Lackawanna Plaza plan tonight
The Planning Board’s role in this part of the redevelopment process is to determine whether the draft plan for the 8.2-acre Lackawanna Plaza site is consistent with the township’s master plan.
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Lackawanna Plaza plan sparks discussion about what a neighborhood is
The Montclair Planning Board takes up its review of the draft redevelopment plan for the 8-acre site.
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Montclair Council advances Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment plan
The property, owned by David Placek’s BDP Holdings, is the largest site for redevelopment in the community.
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Montclair Council to consider draft plan for Lackawanna Plaza
“This is not the beginning,” Planner Janice Talley said. “Hopefully, this is the final stage. And I say stage because it is a public process. This is the township’s plan.”