Politics

Residents take to the street and Spiotta park to show their support for abortion rights.

Demonstrators gather to protest the decision; officials urge legislation to protect rights.

The library and Montclair Township Council engaged in tense budget negotiations in 2021 and 2022, but officials say the amount awarded this year is enough to restore services.

The Associated Press called the race at about 9:30 p.m., with 20% of the vote counted.

Republican voters in the 11th Congressional District Tuesday were choosing which candidate would challenge Democrat Mikie Sherrill in the November general election.

Polls close at 8 p.m. See this post for vote tallies as they become available from the Essex County Clerk's office.

A report by Montclair Affirmative Action Officer Bruce Morgan also finds what he called “disturbing issues” in the day-to-day operations of the fire department, and no attempt to avoid conflicts during a recent promotions exam the fire chief's own son took.

The report was delivered to officials including Township Manager Timothy Stafford — who had authorized the promotions test rubric that firefighters say was slanted against them.

Montclair Housing Commission chairman William Scott said 60% of Montclair renters would be covered under the new rent stabilization.

But owners of two- and three-family homes are eyeing a possible challenge.