The sports complex will now honor the late Al Pelham.
Mayor Robert Jackson
Community Outreach Program (COP) of OLMC says ‘thank you’
The Community Outreach Program (COP) of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, which began in 2016, has brought food every day to first responders.
OPINION: Mayor Jackson endorses Spiller, slate in Montclair’s municipal election
by MAYOR ROBERT JACKSON I am proud to endorse the Montclair 2020 Team in this year’s municipal election. After reviewing platforms and the candidate forum, I am convinced that this […]
Spiller announces Montclair council slate
BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news Councilman Sean M. Spiller, who is running for mayor in the May municipal elections, has announced his slate. Current council member Bill Hurlock (First Ward), […]
Montclair residents to see no municipal taxes increase
For the second year in a row, residents will see no tax increase on the municipal portion of their property tax bill.
Clergy, community leaders meeting calls for Montclair to work toward unity, justice
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news A group of Montclair-area clergy and community leaders has issued an open letter addressing a meeting on Jan. 6 to discuss how to build unity and […]
Harris temporarily removed as education chair of Montclair NAACP following comments
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news James Harris has been asked to temporarily step aside from his leadership role within the Montclair NAACP after he was criticized for making anti-Semitic remarks during […]
Montclair civil rights leader apologizes after criticism over anti-Semitic remarks
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair civil rights leader James Harris has apologized following criticism of comments viewed by community leaders to be anti-Semitic at the Dec. 30 Fourth Ward meeting. […]
Thanksgiving: traditions and memories, good and odd…
Montclairites share the Thanksgiving dish or tradition they can’t do without, and memories of particular Thanksgivind days.
Call for ban on 10-plus round ammunition comes to Montclair
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The council chambers at the Montclair Township municipal building were a sea of bright red Moms Demand Action T-shirts Wednesday morning. “Say ‘Moms!’” someone shouted as […]
Sergio Gonzalez named as new Montclair Board of Education member
Sergio Gonzalez was announced as the newest member of the Montclair Board of Education on Monday, Aug. 26. He will finish Laura Hertzog’s remaining term.
Watchung HVAC units continue drawing noise complaints
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The noise from the new heating and air conditioning units at Watchung School are continuing to draw complaints from residents. In March, residents first complained about […]
Mayor Jackson Discusses BOE Appointments and Education Issues At Montclair NAACP Meeting
The current status of balanced representation on the Montclair Board of Education and possible skewed student classifications were among the topics discussed with Mayor Robert Jackson during the Montclair NAACP […]
Montclair Jazz Festival: Support helps keep the beat
The Montclair Jazz Festival held an event for sponsors and supporters at Van Vleck House & Gardens this past Tuesday night.