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Period Project aims to raise awareness of inequity throughout Essex County
NCJW Essex is working to fill the need for menstrual products
Montclair cannabis manufacturer wins council’s approval
Montclair resident is a step closer to fulfilling an entrepreneurial dream.
With closure of bus routes 2 weeks away, Montclair leaders exploring options
Officials were weighing a range of options.
Montclair Council holds off decision on Stafford
Acting Township Attorney Paul Burr's contract extended two months.
Clinton to give keynote speech at Menendez’s women’s history event at Montclair State
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez created the Evangelina Menendez Trailblazer Awards to honor his late mother and to recognize women of achievement in New Jersey.
Montclair council creates social worker position to help older residents and others
A unanimous vote paves the way to fill a spot that has been vacant for six years.
Second Montclair investigation into Stafford bypassed input from affirmative action officer
Bruce Morgan, who conducted a first internal investigation, says he was not contacted by the investigator hired by the town.
New member of Montclair CFO’s legal team is fighting a familiar battle
Nancy Erika Smith joins another Montclair lawyer, Nesmith Smith, in representing Padmaja Rao, in her discrimination lawsuit against Township Manager Timothy Stafford.
Another water main break in Montclair stirs questions about Lackawanna plan
The break adds to concerns about the impact redevelopment will have on infrastructure surrounding Lackawanna.
Montclair Council member Robin Schlager steps down from Planning Board
Schlager has served as liasion between the council and the board for more than four years.