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Celebrating Class of 2020: Meet Montclair High School’s Field Hockey Graduating Seniors
Montclair High School's Class of 2020 has had to miss a lot of special moments that would have been part of their senior year experience. Join us in celebrating the five Montclair High...
Glen Ridge Mourns George Floyd, Stands In Support of Black Lives Matter at Vigil...
Hundreds of Glen Ridge residents, joined by a group of residents from Montclair, made their way to the gazebo at the Glen Sunday, many bearing signs, to attend a vigil against racism put together...
Glen Ridge To Hold Vigil Against Racism Sunday
Glen Ridge will hold a peaceful, socially-distant gathering/vigil against racism today (Sunday 5/31). Residents are encouraged to walk from their homes to the area near the gazebo at the Glen; Glen Ridge police will...
Montclair PTA Council Hosts Middle School 101 – Tuesday, June 2
The Montclair PTA Council is hosting Middle School 101 for 5th grade parents on June 2nd at 7:30PM.
Pre-registration is required for the Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZUrd-mgqT0vEtSeZGjCaPNxERwcuwzdP…
This is a panel discussion with parents from all three middle...
New Jersey Daycare Centers Can Open June 15, Summer Camps on July 6, With...
The limbo is over for day camps wondering and waiting if they would be able to run summer camp. Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday that childcare centers, non-contact organized sports activities and youth day...
Baristanet Profile: Robert Genovese
Name: Robert Genovese
Where do you live? Montclair, New Jersey
When did you move there? About 15 years ago from Brooklyn, NY
Where did you grow up? Greenwich Village, NYC
How do you make a living? OR What is your...
Congregants Satisfy Need to Connect at Synagogue’s Virtual Annual Retreat
Hunger for communal connection after weeks of pandemic isolation drove record turnout for Montclair synagogue Bnai Keshet’s annual retreat, held virtually, May 22-24.
The virtual event drew 225 people--90 families, or 32 percent of the...
FIAF Offers Free Online Intro to French Classes to Montclair Public School Students (Grades...
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in Montclair will offer free online one-week Intro to French classes to children currently enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade at Montclair Public Schools.
As a gesture to the...
Weekend Family Fun (At Home): Space, Ice, Kites and More
Here we are, another weekend! As we continue to social distance, we have to keep finding new ways to keep the kiddies occupied. We’ve gathered up some of the best things on the internet...
Montclair High School Looking at Options For Outdoor Graduation Ceremony, Plans Not Definite
Plans for an outdoor graduation ceremony were announced prematurely on Thursday in the Montclair Local, something Montclair Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Nathan Parker now regrets.
"I was trying to convey some of the options we...
Montclair, You Did It! $80K in Contributions Reached for Toni’s Kitchen
In late April, three local funders joined the Township of Montclair to address the escalating food need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partners for Health Foundation, The Schumann Fund for New Jersey, the Montclair Fund...
MontClairVoyant: Will This Be the Summer of Our Discontent?
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
As June approaches during a grim pandemic year, thoughts turn to what Montclair households with school-age kids will do this summer. How many day camps may not happen? What about municipal pools? Family...
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Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia to Host Virtual Vigil Tonight For George Floyd
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following the tragic death of George Floyd, Mayor Michael Venezia has announced a virtual vigil for tonight at 5:00pm.
The event will be open to the public and...
Montclair Interim Superintendent, Montclair Mayor Elect Give Statements on Murder of George Floyd
Montclair officials offered statements Friday regarding the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, who died Monday after pleading for help as a police officer pressed his knee on Floyd's neck to pin...
Free COVID-19 Testing Available to All Bloomfield Residents Beginning June 4
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Health Department is offering free COVID-19 tests to residents starting June 4. Testing will be done on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00am-2:00pm at varying locations.
“As the state...
Montclair 4th of July Parade Cancelled For First Time in More Than 100 Years
For the first time in over 100 years, Montclair's annual 4th of July Celebration has been cancelled. All planned public activities related to the holiday are part of the cancellation, including the parade and...
Plant It Forward: Support Van Vleck’s Online Bulb Sale, Starting Monday
Van Vleck House & Gardens had to cancel its annual Plant Sale -- Van Vleck's biggest fundraiser that supports the Gardens for free public use.
If you enjoy the beauty of Van Vleck, especially now,...
Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. to Host Virtual Town...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. will be hosting a virtual town hall on Thursday, May 28 at 6:00pm.
The purpose of the event will be...
BlueWaveNJ Raising Funds For Pandemic Relief with ‘Thank You’ Yard Signs
If you've been looking for one of those "Thank You First Responders and Medical Providers" yard signs to show your appreciation for all those working hard to help others during the coronavirus pandemic, BlueWaveNJ...
Montclair’s Painted Rocks Bear Messages Of Wisdom, Hope or Words to Make You Smile
Montclair Recreation has been encouraging residents to spread some kindness and love, one rock at a time. You can find cheerful painted rocks, painted by children and adults, placed near sidewalks in neighborhoods all...
SPONSORED: Oppose Rent Control in Montclair, Repeal Ordinance
WHY YOU SHOULD OPPOSED RENT CONTROL IN MONTCLAIR:
It will increase property tax.
It will lower property value.
It will require a new municipal staff and increase municipal expenses.
The Rent Control Ordinance was passed without informing...
Montclair Crime: Cooking Oil Stolen From Urban Chicken; Theft from Motor Vehicles
The week in Montclair Crime from Montclair Police Department:
Theft from Motor Vehicle
May 20, 2020 (Park Street): The complainant reported that his vehicle was entered and rummaged through. The vehicle was reportedly left unlocked....