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Arts Ed NJ Partners with Organizations to Generate Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol...
Can students in the performing arts engage in activities safely? An aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) with the support...
MontClairVoyant: Where Students Will Decamp, and DeCamp’s Uncertain Future
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
You began your last two columns with commentary on what school might look like in Montclair this fall as the pandemic continues. Surely you won't do that for a third consecutive week?
Sincerely,
Condoleezza...
Montclair Shares PSE&G Outage Update For Those Still Without Power
PSE&G expects at least 85% of its customers still without power to be restored by Friday night, but some difficult restorations may continue through the weekend -- possibly into Monday. Crews are working 24/7.
As...
Salvation Army Commanding Officer Walking 26 Miles Throughout Montclair Saturday To Raise Awareness For...
Major Brett DeMichael, Commanding Officer from the Salvation Army New Jersey Division/Montclair Corps, will be walking 26 miles throughout Montclair on Saturday, August 8th starting at 8:00 AM.
DeMichael is doing the marathon to raise...
Tropical Storm Isaias Howls: Damaging Winds Down Trees, Knock Out Power
Howling winds and heavy rain battered New Jersey Tuesday as Tropical Storm Isaias touched down, tearing down trees and power lines. There was even a tornado sighting in Ocean City. Locally, trees have fallen...
Montclair Police Celebrate Seven-Year-Old Girl Who Took Quick Action To Help Sister in Pool
Montclair Police Chief Todd Conforti, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Bill Hurlock and the men and women of his department, honored a seven-year-old Montclair girl Friday, calling her a "true Shero."
Seven-year-old Ruby noticed her younger...
Students For Justice, An MHS Alumni Group, Launch “Bottom Up: What’s Your Dream”
Students for Justice (SFJ), a group of Montclair High School alumni committed to protecting and investing in the lives of black femmes and LGBQTA+ individuals in the BIPOC (black, Indigenous and people of color)...
Stormy Tuesday: Heavy Rainfall, Wind, Possible Flooding, Tornado Watch From Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias is coming to New Jersey today and expected to create hazardous weather. A tropical storm warning and flash flood watch is in effect through late Tuesday night; there is a...
Letter to the Editor: Gratitude for Teen Musical Activism
2020 is a lot of things, but without dispute it has truly been the year that our young people have stepped up to lead. In July, a local group called In Harmony Montclair (IHM)...
New Jersey Retightens Restrictions On Indoor Gatherings As Rate of Transmission Increases to 1.48
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that New Jersey is retightening the restriction on indoor gatherings, with exceptions for weddings, funerals and religious and political events.
Until further notice, indoor gatherings are now limited to 25%...
Montclair Film Responds To Montclair Design Week Concerns About Festival Overlap in October
Back in September 2019, Montclair Design Week made public its plan for events in October 2020, months before anyone knew there would a coronavirus pandemic.
Then March 2020 began the shutdown. Montclair Film announced that...
Montclair Public Library and Montclair Literary Festival Present Christina Baker Kline: “The Exiles”
Montclair Public Library and the Montclair Literary Festival Present Christina Baker Kline: “The Exiles” Registration: Will open in mid August Admission: $11 (can be used toward the purchase of “The Exiles” at watchung booksellers...
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Montclair Busy With Storm Clean Up, Clearing Roadways, Special Tree Debris Collection
Yes, that's a whole lot of tree that landed in Nishuane Pool.
The tree crushed the fence and caused minor pool damage; a complete inspection cannot be made until tree is removed from pool, according...
UPDATE DeCamp Bus Line Suspending Service Due to ‘Sustained Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic’
UPDATE: DeCamp provided Baristanet with this statement:
DeCamp Bus Lines, a privately-owned motorcoach company that has provided transportation services to northeast New Jersey since 1870, announced that as of midnight on Friday, August 7,...
Bloomfield to Conduct Survey to Identify Properties That May Be Designated as Local Historic...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In a continued effort to honor and preserve the historic character of Bloomfield, the Mayor, Town Council and Historic Preservation Commission are beginning a survey of historic resources in the...
NJ Legislature Passes Senator Gill’s Bill Establishing Crime of False 9-1-1 Call as Bias...
MONTCLAIR – On July 30th, The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed S-2635, sponsored by Senator Nia Gill, which includes false incrimination and filing a false police report as a form of bias intimidation and...
Baristanet Profile: Jessica Phelan
Name: Jessica Phelan
Where do you live? Montclair
When did you move there? I moved to Montclair almost 9 years ago. I love Montclair and my location so much that I recently moved to a bigger unit in...
Weekend Family Fun (At Home): Camping, Candy Wrapper Crafts, and More
It’s August already? How did that happen? Anyway, welcome to another socially distanced summer weekend! We’ve rounded up some fun and family-friendly things to do to help you spend your time. Check ‘em out!
This...
Trinity Temple Church Emergency Food Distribution Program Kick-Off Event
Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ (115 Greenwood Ave.) will hold a kickoff event for its Emergency Food Drive Program on Saturday, August 8, in the Church's parking lot (rain or shine). Another...
YMCA of Montclair Announces Park Street Pools Re-Opening
Montclair, NJ - The YMCA of Montclair is re-opening of its large and small pools at the Park Street YMCA on Monday, August 3, 2020. The large pool will be dedicated to...
Sponsored: Charming Mid-Century Colonial in Upper Montclair – 73 Buckingham Road
Charming Mid-Century 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial located on quiet cul de sac in Upper Montclair. Property features beautiful perennial gardens and backs to Yantacaw Brook Park. Bus to New York City at corner.
Chic...
MontClairVoyant: Will Montclair Say Hi to Hybrid Instruction?
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
After surveying families during this pandemic time, our school district announced a proposed hybrid plan for the fall. If implemented, what would be the schedule?
Sincerely,
See You in September
The specific days that hybrid...