By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Some of Montclair’s teaching staff got two paychecks in their direct deposit this week. Beth Albert, Montclair Education Association communications chair, confirmed that some staff received […]
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Bloomfield Avenue overpass draws concern from pedestrian safety committee
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Although the Bloomfield Avenue overpass reconstruction is expected to be done later this fall, Montclair’s pedestrian safety committee contends not enough is being done to help […]
Montclair’s Bloomfield Avenue overhaul in the works
Essex County hopes to break ground on a major overhaul of Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair in 2020, with construction lasting until the fall of 2021.
In brief: Montclair issues flash flood warnings
A Flash flood watch is in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon, Oct. 16, through late tonight.
After not getting paid, teachers rally
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news After another error led to Montclair teachers not receiving their pay the morning of Oct. 15, teachers took to the streets and rallied outside Board of […]
In brief: Montclair Community Pre-K to dedicate new playground Oct. 19
The Montclair Community Pre-K will hold a dedication ceremony for its new Discovery Playground and Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Among those present will be Mayor […]
September 2019 Property Sales in Montclair
The following Montclair properties were reported sold during the month of September according to Zillow: Sept. 3—354 Grove St. (5 bed, 5 bath), $850,000 Sept. 3—126 Midland Ave. (4 bed, […]
Video/Photos: Montclair hosts NNJ Equality Walk Weekend
Hundreds rally in Montclair to support LGBTQ+ equalities in New Jersey. Garden State Equality states on their website they’re “working to ban the gay and trans panic defense, reform HIV […]
In brief: Hydrant flushing could cause discolored water
The Montclair Water Bureau began fall fire hydrant flushing Monday, Oct. 7.
Montclair Police Blotter, Oct. 10
ARRESTS Tuesday, Oct. 1—A 66-year-old Bloomfield woman was arrested on the corner of Glenridge Avenue and Baldwin Street and charged with driving while intoxicated. Wednesday, Oct. 2—A 39-year-old Little Falls […]
Crime report: Montclair saw drops in some types of crime in 2018
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Most crime in Montclair remained steady or declined between 2017 and 2018, but murder and sexual assault saw an uptick, according to the Uniform Crime Reports […]
Waitlisted – As Montclair grows, so do its parking problems
BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news It’s the downside to living in Montclair— the parking. Nearly 3,000 people are waiting for parking permits, either for commuting purposes or for overnight parking […]
Board member who spoke out against density issue will not recuse himself
Planning board member Martin Schwartz, who had spoken out against how the town handled a question over density for a proposed multi-family redevelopment, will still be part of the decision making for that development — the 46-unit MC Residences currently being heard before the planning board.