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
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
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
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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What’s In Your Backyard: Snakes in the Grass and Buckets of Doom
Of all the creatures you might encounter in your backyard, none has been as maligned as the snake. As far back as the second chapter of Genesis, snakes have been […]
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MontClairVoyant: Court’s in Session After Many a Transgression
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, A major court case has begun in Newark, and defendant Montclair and its legal representation are looking pretty pathetic so far. Agree? Sincerely, Not a High Bar Agree. […]
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Don’t Miss Roses to Rock Gardens: Blossom to Blossom Tour, June 2-3
The Montclair Foundation will host their annual garden tour the first weekend of June. This year, the tour will feature eight private gardens, with most in Montclair and one in […]
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Gardening For Life: Homegrown Food and Eco-Friendly Gardening
In times of crisis, Americans have turned to Victory Gardens. While born of war, this concept still inspires people to grow their own organic food just steps from their kitchens. […]
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MontClairVoyant: Budgetary and Secrecy Meet Oz’s Wizardry
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Last Thursday, May 18, more than 400 Montclair High students walked out to protest the school district’s $5.5-million budget cut that is causing many teacher layoffs and other […]
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MontClairVoyant: School Budget Slammed at Meetings Crammed
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Your first thought about the school district cutting $5.5 million from its 2023-24 budget — causing the layoffs of 31 teachers and many paraprofessionals, as well as other […]
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MontClairVoyant: Spelling Out How Great Montclair Teachers Are
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it’s also the season for teacher “toasts” held via the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence. How will today’s column celebrate all […]
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Stew Leonard’s – ‘Disneyland of Dairy’ – Coming to Clifton
There’s no news yet on the supermarket to be named later for Montclair’s Lackawanna Plaza, but Clifton got some big news this week when Stew Leonard, Jr. shared that a […]
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MontClairVoyant: Manager Fired, Long After Residents’ Patience Expired
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, The Township Council voted 5-0 on April 28 to fire the township manager. Reaction? Sincerely, Rhea Moved Very glad he was ousted. Should’ve happened months ago. Good that […]
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MontClairVoyant: Montclair – Where the Suburb Meets Complicity
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Your thoughts on the April 24 lawsuit by two Black firefighters against Montclair, the fire chief, the township manager, and other defendants? Sincerely, A Burg Named Sued While […]