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By KATE ALBRIGHT for Montclair Local The worst of winter was over when lockdown restrictions began in March 2020, but those experiencing homelessness in Montclair no longer had access to many of the places they’d usually use for daytime shelter. Libr...

Boy Scout Troop 13 and Cub Scout Troop 12 are selling Christmas trees, wreaths and other decorations to benefit local schools.

Buying a thoughtful gift from a nonprofit means your gift does double duty.

As social workers and volunteers who work with the area’s homeless prepare for winter, they are anticipating greater need due to the economic turndown since COVID-19 hit last March.

Shopping feels dangerous during COVID-19 restrictions. Here is our report, from Montclairites ready to help, and from local supermarkets.

Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being activated because extreme cold weather is in the forecast. The Code Blue will be in effect from Thursday, Jan. 10 through Monday, Jan. 14. In Montclair, the overnight warming station is being offered by MESH Montclair Emergency Services at the Union Baptist Church, 14 Midland Ave. and open 9 p.m. - 7 ...

By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI tripoldi@montclairlocal.news John Lytle, 64, of Montclair, volunteers an average of three hours a week on Wednesdays for Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless. Lytle has been a MESH volunteer for seven and half years...

By LINDA MOSS and ERIN ROLL moss@montclairlocal.news roll@montclairlocal.news  In the wake of last week’s “bomb cyclone” winter storm, the township towed dozens of illegally parked vehicles, issued dozens of summonses and had to deal with water-pipe breaks and leaks as temperatures plunged into the single digits. The municipality end ...

By LINDA MOSS and ERIN ROLL moss@montclairlocal.news roll@montclairlocal.news Montclair Township has declared a state of emergency effective 4 p.m. Thursday due to the winter storm hitting the region. The municipality also warned residents not to illegally deposit snow in the streets and to clear their sidewalks or risk summonses...