Police were called to two cases of vandalism with threats in Montclair high schools last week. On Nov. 5, Montclair High School staff reported finding swastikas, along with the word […]
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Montclair Watercooler leaving Facebook
The Montclair Watercooler is leaving Facebook, where the discussion board has been since 2009, and moving to groups.io. Posts will be archived.
Montclair Police Blotter: Nov. 7, 2019
ARRESTS Wednesday, Oct. 30—A 40-year-old Clifton man was charged with driving while intoxicated on Bloomfield Avenue. Wednesday, Oct. 30—A 61-year-old Montclair man was charged with theft on Trinity Place after […]
Montclair Police Blotter: Nov. 14, 2019
Montclair Police Blotter: Nov. 14, 2019
Montclair church looking to give away a house for free before it’s razed
The Redeemer Church of Montclair is giving away a home, with one caveat — you have to move it.
In brief: Montclair High School ‘stairgate’ ends
Montclair High School students have moved out of the trailers, now that construction has been completed on the school’s staircases.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee marks 30 years of advocating for seniors
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The township established a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC) in 1989 to be a pipeline of information between the township and seniors. The committee has accomplished […]
IMANI marks 20 years of helping Montclair students
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news IMANI is celebrating 20 years of helping Montclair students to do their best in the classroom. The academic services organization for students of color was established […]
Tenants fight for rent control after rents climb with new owners
BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news You may have met them marching in the July 4 parade or while they handed out cards to commuters at the train stations. Their message: […]
Montclair tests out paper ballots on Election Day
Instead of pushing an X on a voting machine, voters who cast ballots at the Montclair Fire Department headquarters on Pine Street on Nov. 5 filled in dots on a paper ballot with a pencil.
MC Residences’ details emerge
Planning board members during their meeting Monday, Nov. 4, questioned design styles, solar plans and parking proposals for the 46-unit MC Residences proposed at the former Ferrara’s Auto Body property.
Montclair Child Development Center marks 50 years of serving children, families
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The Montclair Child Development Center (MCDC) was officially designated as a Head Start center in 1969. Since that time, approximately 10,000 children have graduated from the […]
In brief: Second offense leads to double the parking fine
Overnight parking offenders that rack up two tickets in a year will soon get double the fine on the second offense.
In brief: HPC to hold meeting on Oakcroft and Wheeler Street District Nominations
The Montclair Historic Preservation Commission will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. to discuss the nomination proposals to designate the Oakcroft and Wheeler Street neighborhoods as Local Landmark Districts.