Montclair Local Letters and Opinion
Surprised, saddened by Stafford lawsuit (Letter to the Editor)
Rich McMahon says, "I have been surprised and saddened by the ongoing lawsuit and stories and opinions it has generated. It does not represent either individual I know."
Michigan State shootings hit close to home in Montclair (Town Square)
"We can’t keep up with how many people are shot every day, en masse or alone," Becky Cabaza says. "Even in the wake of this carnage perpetrated on American youth, gun laws barely budge."
Why the James Howe House in Montclair is so important (Town Square)
"Communities can contribute to racial reconciliation right where they live by resurrecting a more accurate and complete story that honors all Americans," Mo Schlick says.
Lackawanna will affect entire town (Letter to the Editor)
"The 375 new apartments will add approximately 1,000 new residents, most of whom will have cars," Maia Davis says.
Who protects landlords? (Letter to the Editor)
Montclair’s council is concerned and has passed tenant protections, but what remedies are there when the protections are abused and threaten seniors staying in their own homes?
Every Montclair child deserves a place to cool off in the summer (Town Square)
A summer pool pass for a family of four costs $250, which is less than in some neighboring towns and yet too much for many families in Montclair.
Where your trash goes (Letter to the Editor)
Montclair Climate Action is hosting an online event to share more ideas and information on managing waste and trash on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.
Book banning not acceptable (Letter to the Editor)
"Rree speech matters to us, in part, because it is the bedrock on which religious freedom is built."
Lackawanna plan is a good fit for Montclair (Letter to the Editor)
The heart of the current plan is affordable housing and housing for Montclair's workforce, Marina Miller says.
Montclair’s growth mindset needs to change (Letter to the Editor)
Greg Pason says he's worried Montclair's vibe has changed permanently.