By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news At a contentious meeting, corporate redevelopment officials Monday defended their ability to bring quality arts and entertainment events to a planned plaza near the Wellmont Theater, saying […]
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Protesters march to protest delay in Lackawanna grocery
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news Roughly two dozen demonstrators, many chanting and carrying placards, on Sunday afternoon marched down Bloomfield Avenue and through Montclair’s center business district to protest the delay […]
With protest set, officials look to speed up Lackawanna project
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news With a protest about the project looming this weekend, some township officials want the approval process for the Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment, and the replacement of the […]
Planning board approves Lewis Estates subdivision
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news After months of controversy, the historic Lewis Estates property is destined to be subdivided into a suburban development, with eight new houses replacing the site’s 1906 […]
Developer seeks new medical uses for Valley Road building
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news A developer is seeking zoning approval to convert a medical-office building on Valley Road to use for neurology and orthopedic practices, and to provide roughly half […]
Developer says no deal yet with ShopRite for Lackawanna
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news Construction of a new supermarket to replace Pathmark at Lackawanna Plaza is likely several years off, with the developers still talking to ShopRite about committing as […]
Planning board approves new facade for Orange Road deck
BY LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news Township planners heard an alternate plan for the proposed subdivision of the Lewis Estates property on Monday, and also gave conditional approval for a developer to […]
Planning Board gets a look at Seymour Street renderings
by LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news The redevelopment project adjacent to the Wellmont Theater has been designed to reflect historic buildings on Bloomfield Avenue, and will include large perforated metal panels that […]
Planning board rejects Lorraine Ave. expansion
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news The Township Planning Board made decisions on two controversial applications on Wednesday night, voting down one to expand the former Warner Communications building on Lorraine Avenue […]
ShopRite eyes Lackawanna Plaza for superstore
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news ShopRite may be coming to Lackawanna Plaza as an anchor tenant, but the township won’t be moving its municipal complex and police headquarters to the property. […]
Planning Board grills Lewis developer on variance
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news A developer faced questions from the Township Planning Board and residents on Monday night about a setback variance it is seeking in order to subdivide and […]
Future arts and entertainment district on display for Planning Board
By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news Montclair aspires to become a regional arts and entertainment destination, and Wednesday night local officials began hearing detailed plans about the project that’s meant to be […]
Bloomfield Council Discusses “Predatory Booting” of Vehicles, Makes Appointments
“Do not park in private lots; they will do what the sign says they will do…”
Montclair Township Council: Paid Sick Leave Debate, Street Improvements, and Plaudits For Planning Board
Ordinance requiring private businesses to allow workers to earn paid sick time will be on November ballot.