Step taken toward big changes for Montclair’s Municipal Building
In a 6-to-3 vote, the Planning Board voted acknowledged that township-owned property meets the criteria for redevelopment.
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Residents blast Montclair council on lack of openness
Residents blast timing of executive sessions, ask for return of call-in comment
Land-use experts’ pleas for 4-story height limits unheeded
Council keeps six-story height limit along Bloomfield Avenue.
Senior Services leaderless for too long, senior advocates say
Michelle DeWitt, Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning coordinator, to serve in a temporary interim capacity.
Ascend threatens legal action if Montclair doesn’t approve license quickly
Ascend sets its sights on pot sales to start in August.
Construction for the expansion of skate parks delayed
Construction delayed at Rand Park
Montclair Council declines on limiting heights on Bloomfield Ave.
After the Planning Board suggested zoning changes decreasing allowable building heights from six stories to four on Bloomfield Avenue to be in line with the township’s master plan, the Township Council and its Economic Development Committee rejected them.
As the Glen Ridge fire contract comes to a close, some in Montclair hoping for a better deal
With the Montclair-Glen Ridge fire services contract set to expire at the end of the year, Glen Ridge officials are seeking bids from Bloomfield as well.
MC Hotel pays delinquent PILOTs; expected to pay affordable housing funds as well
The MC Hotel has paid its delinquent payment in lieu of taxes and will pay its affordable housing obligation, officials said.
Montclair’s first rent control board is formed; landlords have till July 8 to register
The Montclair Township Council has appointed its first members to the rent control board.