Take a video trip to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Community Garden on Pine Street, a community garden supplying food to Toni’s Kitchen and MESH.
Montclair Area
Take a Guided Tour of Bellevue Avenue Library
Lisanne Renner will conduct a guided tour of the Bellevue Avenue Branch Library on Saturday, October 7, at 2 p.m
Support a Great Cause at ‘The Art of Giving: 35th Anniversary Celebration Gala’
For over three decades, Family Promise Essex has helped provide shelter, professional support services and housing assistance to families facing homelessness in Essex County. To celebrate its 35th anniversary and raise funds […]
Montclair Gateway to Aging ADU Design Competition Draws Entries from Top Universities Nationwide
An awards ceremony will take on Sunday, November 5. A competition total prize fund of $5,000 will be distributed among winners in six different categories.
Players, Parents Call Attention to ‘Treacherous’ Hillside Soccer Field Conditions
The athletic department has cleared the field for use, but parents and students wondered why the field was allowed to become dangerous.
No Criminal Charges for Montclair Police Officer in Fatal Glen Ridge Crash
The investigation included witness interviews, photographs, review of body-worn and dashboard camera footage, as well as autopsy results from the medical examiner.
Landscapers File Complaint to Stop ‘Unconstitutional’ Gas Leaf Blower Ban
The complaint targets the original ordinance, passed in August, stating its unlawful “two blower limit” classification scheme is the current law—and unconstitutional.
Verona Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Student
In July 2023, the Verona Police Department was notified that the defendant was engaged in sexually inappropriate conduct with the juvenile victim.
Montclair Residents Amplify Efforts to Protect Trees at Woodman Field
Residents increase pressure with petition to save historic oak and hickory trees.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Montclair Local’s ‘Night Out for News’ Supporters!
Montclair Local raised close to $65,000 thanks to generous sponsors, donors, ticket buyers, committees and volunteers.
Yacobellis Discloses Distribution of Mayoral Campaign Funds
“Ask any campaign donor when the last time a candidate offered them a refund was,” said Yacobellis, adding he wanted to be transparent about the process.
Watchung Booksellers Launches Reading Room for Kids and Adults Alike
Mother/daughter co-owners Margot Sage-EL and Maddie Ciliotta-Young hope both stores will become a more comfortable and welcoming “third place,” separate from home and work, to expand the love of books and literary pursuits.
Person Bit By Rabid Skunk in Bloomfield/Glen Ridge Area
The Township of Bloomfield reports that this past weekend, an individual was bitten by a wild skunk in the area of Bloomfield and Glen Ridge.
Montclair Local Celebrates Successful ‘Night Out for News,’ Strong Support for Local Journalism
Montclair residents came out to celebrate “A Night Out for News” Thursday, showing support for Montclair Local and local independent journalism.