“If Montclair’s local chapter follows the national leadership’s blueprint, we should anticipate attempts to roll back protections for marginalized students.”
Letters to the Editor
Yacobellis Election Meddling Raises New Conflicts (Letter to the Editor)
Yacobellis’ aggressive virtual reappearance to influence the election is cringe-inducing for former supporters and donors, like myself.
Glen Ridge Educators Express Concerns about District Budget (Town Square)
Glen Ridge teachers urge families to let Board of Education know you value and want them to save the Math Intervention Program.
Montclair’s Modern Agers Ready to Partner (Letter to the Editor)
Modern agers are ready to partner with our civic leaders in order to envision new solutions and to optimize aging in place in this community.
In Appreciation of Montclair’s CFO (Letter to the Editor)
The CFO corrected egregious audit findings reported prior to her tenure. She elevated Montclair’s rating to AAA, the highest rating possible.
Support Montclair’s Climate Action Plan (Letter to the Editor)
Up until now, unfortunately, Montclair has had no plan to address the challenge of climate change.
Celebrate Christmas By Calling for Peace (Letter to the Editor)
We want our Jewish, Muslim, Israeli and Palestinian friends to be safe and free, anywhere and everywhere, from Montclair to Tel Aviv and from Paterson to Palestine.
Why Voting Matters (Letter to the Editor)
Our young people need to understand how the government functions, their role in civic society, and the importance of participation in elections
No One Should Have to Live in Fear (Letter to the Editor)
I hope the Township of Montclair will issue definitive statements against antisemitism and Islamophobia so, at least within our own community, we can all feel safe.
Thankful for Good Samaritans (Letter to the Editor)
It is reassuring to know there are still people out there looking out for each other, including a perfect stranger.
Montclair’s Tree Ordinance Must Be Updated (Letter to the Editor)
It is time for the shade tree ordinance to reflect both the spirit of our town’s master plan, and the climate conscious environmental ethics this moment in history asks of us.
First Amendment Argument Does Not Hold Up (Letter to the Editor)
The writer’s own proofs, using “incitement” and “harassment” as agreed free-speech exceptions, actually support preventing that meeting.
First Amendment Protects Speech Found Offensive, Even Outrageous (Letter to the Editor)
As government bodies both the Montclair Public Library and the Montclair Civil Rights Commission must obey the First Amendment.
A Vote for Animal Rights (Letter to the Editor)
Every day, elected officials make choices that determine the fate of animals. Only some choose to use their voices to speak for those that cannot speak for themselves.