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Montclair civil rights leader apologizes after criticism over anti-Semitic remarks
By ERIN ROLL
roll@montclairlocal.news
Montclair civil rights leader James Harris has apologized following criticism of comments viewed by community leaders to be anti-Semitic at the Dec. 30 Fourth Ward meeting.
During the course of the meeting, which dealt in part with gentrification and housing affordability in Montclair, Harris, the chair of the New Jersey Association of Black Educators and the
Photos: Montclair Trump Impeachment rally joins hundreds nationwide
A mostly middle-aged and senior crowd, racially mixed, with some youths, turned out in the cold and drizzling rain, messaged protestor Claudia Sherwood, "I felt a respect and dedication to the democratic process from the crowd."
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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.
Blue Wave talks healthcare reform in Montclair
Blue Wave NJ hosted the forum to outline proposals for healthcare reform and remind residents that the enrollment period for state-mandated coverage is Nov. 1-Dec. 15.
What do you want in Montclair’s next mayor?
With Montclair set to pick its next mayor in May, Design Montclair identified four points the next leader needs to address: transportation, inclusivity, food systems and livability.
GOPs ask NJ Transit for permission to create pro-gun mural
The Montclair Republican Club has requested permission from NJ Transit to create a pro-Second Amendment mural across from a recently installed mural with an anti-gun violence message on the Chestnut Street trestle.
In brief: Protest against treatment of Essex County ICE detainee Thursday
On Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m., Bnai Keshet and Faith in Essex will protest treatment of a deportee front of the Newark Hall of Records, 465 MLK Boulevard.
Lt. Gov. Oliver signs equal pay law in Montclair
An equal pay law was signed by Acting Governor Sheila Oliver in Montclair.
Legislative redistricting explored in Montclair
By Kelly Nicholaides
for Montclair Local
Princeton resident Reed Gusciora planned to move in order to run for re-election to Assembly after his legislative district changed. Instead of introducing himself to new constituents, he looked for a home in Trenton, which remained in the 16th Legislative District that previously included Princeton...
Furloughed workers share their stories in Montclair of government shutdown
Furloughed federal government workers met at the Montclair Bread Company to share their stories of living without paychecks on Friday, Jan. 18, the 28th day of the government shutdown.