Lackawanna

New plans for the redevelopment of Lackawanna Plaza will call for more density and height than a previous proposal that nearly 200 residents unsuccessfully fought in court, but also larger setbacks and more green and community space, developer David Placek said.

There’s a new owner of the historic Lackawanna Plaza train station — a Montclairian who says he plans to bring a “fresh vision” to the property, as well as a grocery store, while still “paying homage to the history of Lackawanna Terminal." 

Attorneys battling over the development of Lackawanna Plaza were back in court last week.

BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news The town will begin marketing new affordable housing units with preference given to current residents, or households including full-time employees of either the Township of Montclair or the Montclair Board of Education...

BY JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news The $100,000 Lackawanna clock stolen from the wall of the former Pig & Prince restaurant has been located. A Pig & Prince employee reported it missing on July 9, police said. Detect...

By David Greenbaum, Caroline Kane Levy and John Reimnitz David Greenbaum, a design professional, and architect John Reimnitz are Montclair residents and members of the town Historic Preservation Commission. Caroline Kane Levy, a Montclair resident, is deputy director of preservation with the New York Landmarks Commission. The Lacka...

By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news The need for a supermarket at the Lackawanna Plaza site, and parking to go with it, was weighed against historical preservation as testimony continued at the May 14 planning board meeting ...