You’ll have to drive to Wayne to get your Align high-rise leggings. Lululemon Montclair has closed shop and moved to Willowbrook Mall.
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Montclair Gateway to Aging ADU Design Competition Draws Entries from Top Universities Nationwide
An awards ceremony will take on Sunday, November 5. A competition total prize fund of $5,000 will be distributed among winners in six different categories.
Montclair Financial Consultant, Charged by SEC with Failing to Register as Municipal Advisor, Resigns
In June 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges against Benecke for failing to register as a municipal advisor.
Landscapers File Complaint to Stop ‘Unconstitutional’ Gas Leaf Blower Ban
The complaint targets the original ordinance, passed in August, stating its unlawful “two blower limit” classification scheme is the current law—and unconstitutional.
Montclair Reappoints Town Clerk
Montclair council, in a 5-2 vote, reappointed Angelese Bermúdez Nieves as town clerk, effective September 29, 2023.
Montclair Residents Amplify Efforts to Protect Trees at Woodman Field
Residents increase pressure with petition to save historic oak and hickory trees.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Montclair Local’s ‘Night Out for News’ Supporters!
Montclair Local raised close to $65,000 thanks to generous sponsors, donors, ticket buyers, committees and volunteers.
Watchung Booksellers Launches Reading Room for Kids and Adults Alike
Mother/daughter co-owners Margot Sage-EL and Maddie Ciliotta-Young hope both stores will become a more comfortable and welcoming “third place,” separate from home and work, to expand the love of books and literary pursuits.
Lackawanna Plaza Redevelopment Plan Inconsistent with Master Plan, Planning Board Says
The proposed Lackawanna Plaza Redevelopment Plan is inconsistent with Montclair’s Master Plan, the Planning Board said.
Residents Want Trees at Woodman Field Protected
Residents are concerned about the effects renovations will have on the environment if heritage trees are cut down.
Culture Report: Toxic Council; Problems with Leadership, Fire Chief
The report, obtained by Montclair Local from a confidential source, paints a picture of of a “power void,” poor communication and dissatisfaction among employees.
Montclair Public Library and Montclair Local Co-Present Open Book/Open Mind: Adam Nagourney in Conversation with David Folkenflik, ‘The Times’
Renowned New York Times reporter Adam Nagourney will discuss his latest book, “The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn, and the Transformation of Journalism,” with NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik.
Beyond Quiet: Impact of Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban in Montclair
Montclair is set to get quieter on October 15 when an all-out ban on gas leaf blowers begins. A group of landscapers have retained an attorney to try and stop the ordinance from taking effect.
Creativity and Inclusivity at Montclair’s Newest Art Studio—Art With All!
Art With All, an all-inclusive artistic space that embraces diversity and welcomes diverse persons—will have its grand opening on September 23.