Eagle Rock Reservation Archives

Bag of dead animals discovered at Eagle Rock

by Jaimie Julia Winters June 3, 2022June 6, 2022

A bag of dead animals was found at Eagle Rock Reservation in early May, and Montclair’s animal control officer suggested in recent Facebook comments they might have been killed during a ritual.

Judge: Text messages ‘provide the story’ in Eagle Rock slaying

by Louis C. Hochman May 17, 2022

Judge refuses to release man to home detention, even though he claims there’s no proof linking him to Kelsey Steels’ death.

Duo charged with murder of man found dead at Eagle Rock Reservation

by Louis C. Hochman May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Michael Verdel, 71, of the Bronx and Posley Sulaiman, 31, of Detroit Wednesday are accused in the death of Kelsey Steels, 31, of the Bronx.

Community, Latest Stories

Montclair League of Women Voters hosted Eagle Rock cleanup Saturday

by Talia Wiener April 24, 2022April 24, 2022

The event was arranged in partnership with the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, the New Jersey Sierra Club and the Eagle Rock Conservancy.

Man shot at Eagle Rock Reservation on Montclair border identified

by Jaimie Julia Winters March 10, 2022March 14, 2022

A man found shot to death on a hiking trail at Eagle Rock Reservation last week on the West Orange and Montclair border has been identified as Kelsey Steels, 31, […]

Body found at Eagle Rock Reservation had been shot, prosecutor’s office says

by Montclair Local March 5, 2022March 5, 2022

The male body was found by hikers, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said.

News

Body found at Eagle Rock reservation

by Annette Batson and Holly Korus March 4, 2022March 5, 2022

Authorities have said only the individual was male.

Community

Places to hike, take in fall foliage around Montclair

by Erin Roll September 16, 2021

Bonsal Preserve, South Mountain Reservation, Eagle Rock Reservation and Mills Reservation are all great spots for those looking to enjoy the weather as it gets crisp.

Announcements

Montclair, Essex County to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11

by Montclair Local August 31, 2021September 5, 2021

The ceremonies will be held at the 9/11 memorials at Watchung Plaza and Eagle Rock Reservation.

News, Top Stories

Two malnourished pit bulls found at Eagle Rock Reservation

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

Animal control officers says they are investigating the incident and asking the public for any tips.

Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Logging bills a threat to Montclair-area parks (Letter)

by Montclair Local Letters and Opinion June 10, 2021January 28, 2022

“Active logging in these parks would displace hikers, dog walkers, birdwatchers and even dirt bikers from being able to enjoy these wooded sanctuaries,” Bill Beren writes.