In today’s Montclair Times, newsman Terrence McDonald reported that Montclair Mayor Jerry Fried, speaking at an election night party at the Erie Saloon, had this to say about the proponents […]
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Election Day in Baristaville
It was a lovely sunny day in Baristaville; turnout was much heavier than usual in Montclair, according to reports, most likely in conjunction to the school board referendum. And for […]
The Debate Rages On
Montclair residents should now have their official 2009 general election sample ballots, which includes the controversial question on whether the town should have an elected, rather than appointed, school board. […]
School Board Petition May Have Enough Signatures
After a weekend petition blitz, Pegi Adam of Montclair Watch may have enough signatures to put a referendum seeking an elected school board on the Nov. 3 ballot. Her previous […]
Double the Petitions Not Double the Fun
UPDATE: Scroll to the end of this story for Mayor Jerry Fried’s statement on why a specially-scheduled public meeting is a bad idea. In July, activist Pegi Adams of MontclairWatch […]
Campaign for Elected School Board Begins
If Pegi Adam has her way, Montclair voters will be asked on the Nov. 3 general election ballot if they want to elect their own school board, rather than having […]