By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news Coming up on the second anniversary of the Pathmark at Lackawanna Plaza closing, a coalition of Montclair organizations is exploring ways to help local senior citizens, […]
Montclair Civil Rights Commission
Montclair schools, civil rights commission voice concerns about DACA
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news The announcement that the Trump administration was planning to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is causing concern in Montclair, including from the township’s Civil […]
Montclair responds to Charlottesville
Following last weekend’s white nationalist protest last weekend which left one counter-protester dead and others injured in Charlottesville, Va., Montclair Local reached out to a number of local leaders – […]
Montclair assistant superintendent being considered for Teaneck job
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair’s assistant superintendent of equity is reported to be in the running for the superintendent position in Teaneck. An announcement on that district’s website last week […]
Montclair Civil Rights Commission Discusses Pricing Discrimination, Affordable Housing
Deputy Mayor Russo supported a gender pricing ordinance, saying Montclair would be a “trailblazer.”
Montclair Community Conversation on Race, Justice & Inequality
Top state law enforcement officials and policy makers will take part.
Montclair Schools Superintendent Answers Questions at Civil Rights Commission Meeting
Dr. MacCormack discussed achievement gap, overcrowding in classrooms, and more.
Montclair Civil Rights Commission Ponders Data and Action on Parent Complaints
Concerns of alleged racially charged behavior, class size, racial composition and opportunities for access to higher-level classes.
Montclair Civil Rights Commission and Superintendent to Discuss Allegations of Racial Inequality in Schools
“Montclair simply has no tolerance for racial discrimination.” ~ Dr. MacCormack
Montclair Civil Rights Commission Meeting: Residents Want Greater Equity
Residents, complaining of long-term racial issues in town, have problem with town manager.
Montclair Civil Rights Commission Meeting: Montclair Schools Turning the Clocks Back Say Some Residents
Parents and Montclair High students talked about numerous incidents that they believe were racially charged.