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MontClairVoyant: Township Council (TC) Is Too Controversial (TC)

by Dave Astor August 3, 2023August 3, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, The Township Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening to appoint an interim township manager to succeed an interim township manager. What do you make of that?   […]

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Take the Montclair Eco-Garden Bike Tour 2023 this Saturday

by Announcement July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

This Saturday (7/29), take a unique summer garden bike tour with Northeast Earth Coalition starting at 9 a.m. The tour will start at the Montclair Inn at 27 Hillside Ave. […]

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MontClairVoyant: Incorrect Title in Council’s Resolution ‘Recital’

by Dave Astor July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, When the Township Council voted 4-3 on July 18 to bring back Joseph Hartnett as township manager (on an interim basis for now), how did that bad vote […]

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Applications Now Open for Essex County Senior Art Show

by Montclair Local July 22, 2023

Essex County is inviting all senior citizens over the age of 60 to participate in the 2023 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show and Exhibition. All senior citizen artists, […]

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Modern Aging: The Longevity Revolution is Here. Will You Be Ready?

by Ann Lippel July 21, 2023July 25, 2023

Montclair Local is excited to launch Modern Aging, a column devoted to exploring the longevity revolution nationally and its impact locally here in Montclair. Why do we even need a […]

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MontClairVoyant: Midnight for the Council of Good and Upheaval

by Dave Astor July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, I was both thrilled and appalled with what happened during the went-past-midnight-again Township Council meeting this past Tuesday, July 18. Did you feel the same way? Sincerely, E. […]

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MontClairVoyant: Vote of ‘No Confidence’ in Fire Chief Is No Longer Confidential

by Dave Astor July 13, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Our town’s firefighters overwhelmingly voted “no confidence” in their chief. Are you glad they did? Sincerely, Not a Kansas City Chief Very glad. Many Montclair residents also have […]

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What’s in Your Backyard: How The Colorful House Finch Found Its Way to New Jersey

by Montclair Local July 8, 2023July 5, 2023

We know that birds will visit birdbaths, water features, seed feeders, suet feeders, and flowers. Shelter is also quite appealing. So we know what attracts them to backyards, but how […]

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MontClairVoyant: Good Parade Follows Bad Parade of Court Rulings

by Dave Astor July 6, 2023July 5, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, It’s hard to feel patriotic when the U.S. Supreme Court issued far-right rulings on abortion (in 2022) and on race, LGBTQ rights, and student loans (this summer). Comment? […]

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MontClairVoyant: From Graduation to Fourth of July Celebration

by Dave Astor June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Your thoughts on Montclair High’s graduation night last Thursday, June 22? Sincerely, Comfortably Alum A great evening! The words, the diplomas, the weather, the bus parade, etc. But […]

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MontClairVoyant: A Column That Commences with Commencement

by Dave Astor June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Today, June 22, is the first full day of summer — and commencement time for Montclair High School’s talented Class of 2023! What follows tonight’s MHS ceremony? Sincerely, […]

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Gardening For Life: Native Plant Landscapes, Myths and Facts

by Montclair Local June 18, 2023June 18, 2023

In recent years, more and more people have shown interest in making the transition from traditional suburban landscaping to more sustainable, eco-friendly approaches. The use of native plants is becoming […]

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MontClairVoyant: Reacting Like a Song to a Council Meeting Long

by Dave Astor June 15, 2023June 14, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, YouTube has countless videos in which people react to famous songs. Can you do a reaction to this week’s long-as-usual Township Council meeting that you watched online as […]

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MontClairVoyant: A Defense That’s Indefensible

by Dave Astor June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, You ended last week’s column by praising Montclair chief financial officer Padmaja Rao for trying to keep things ethical among local officials and then suing when needed. Three […]

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