by JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news The updated vote tally for Montclair’s 2020 municipal election shows Sean Spiller with an unofficial 195-vote win over Renee Baskerville in the race for mayor, […]
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ELECTIONS: Spiller leads in mail-in votes so far
Sean Spiller is taking the lead in the mayoral race against Renee Baskerville as of tonight, May 12.
Watchdog think tank targets Spiller
A watchdog group has issued a seven-page report with claims that mayoral candidate Sean Spiller’s position as a high-ranking officer at the New Jersey Education Association combined with his influence over the school district if he were to become Montclair’s next mayor would be a conflict of interest.
Montclair campaign contributions reported
While mayoral candidate Sean Spiller has raised $36,835, his opponent, Renée Baskerville, has raised $4,500.
Montclair NAACP Youth Council holds mayoral candidates’ forum
The forum was co-moderated by MHS juniors Genesis Whitlock and Shayla George, who serve as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Montclair NAACP Youth Council. George is also the president of the MHS Black Student Union.
ELECTIONS: Mayoral candidates discuss education issues facing Montclair’s district
Montclair’s Parent Teacher Association decided to sponsor a mayoral candidates forum on educational issues
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. […]
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 […]
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.