The League of Women voters argues and elected school board wouldn’t necessarily be more democratic than Montclair’s appointed one.
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How we can move away from gas-powered leaf blowers (Town Square)
Writer Peter Holm of Quiet Montclair says moving away from gas-powered leaf blowers can be done — and he has a plan.
Montclair, I’m listening for your voices (Letter from the new editor)
New Montclair Local editor Louis C. Hochman has a lot of work ahead to earn your trust and your partnership. He’s excited to take it on.
Montclair, step up and COVID-test kids returning to school (Town Square)
Parent Eric Kim says the Montclair community has the resources to make it happen.
Town Square: The Electoral College must go
By The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area The League of Women Voters was created based on the belief that women should have the right to vote. Founded […]
Town Square: 10 ways to support local businesses this holiday
With restrictions in place and more challenges ahead, this is the most challenging holiday season ever for our downtown shops and restaurants.
Town Square: A breakdown of the ballot questions
This year voters will see three questions on the ballot. The following was compiled by the League of Women Voters of Montclair.
Town Square: Believe in and support your Montclair Local
Town Square: Believe in and support your Montclair Local
Townsquare: ‘Do you have the courage to get into good trouble for the right to vote?’
Women and the right to vote.
Opinion: Students amplify anti-racism demands
by ALIYAH ANDREWS, ISIS AREVALO, MIKEE ELLIS and GENESIS WHITLOCK Special to Montclair Local This piece is part of our “Town Square” opinion essay section. The writers are organizers of […]
OPINION: Montclair needs to move to an elected Board of Education
by ERIK D’AMATO special to Montclair Local As of this week Montclair has a new mayor, a new superintendent of schools, and a new search for a high school principal. […]
Town Square: A movement, not a moment
In order for the district to address the institutional racism that exists in our town, we must include as many voices and perspectives of black individuals as possible. There is so much that still needs to be said, so I wish everyone reading the love and liberation needed to hear us and fight alongside us.
Town square: Honoring and connecting, with a bench
Due of COVID-19, Lauren Kiesewetter had to cancel her late husband Theo’s Celebration of Life. Now, she connects to him when she sits on his bench.
Opinion: A note from Montclair Local founder Heeten Choxi
by HEETEN CHOXI Co-founder and publisher, Montclair Local As a founder of Montclair Local, I’ve seen every week in our paper what makes this a great town. I’ve also seen […]