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The Montclair Foundation Awards $54,000 in Grants
The Montclair Foundation (TMF) has awarded $54,000 in grants to eight nonprofits as part of its Spring 2021 grant cycle. Grants were awarded to support programs in human services, arts, youth education and senior...
Baristanet Profile: Alex Saneski
Name: Alex Saneski
Where do you live? Montclair
When did you move there? 2016
Where did you grow up? Passaic, NJ
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion? I own and operate APEM Creamery in...
Community Remembers Moussa Fofana; Reward Offered in Maplewood Homicide
Moussa Fofana, a beloved Columbia High School junior, was the victim of a fatal shooting on June 6. Fofana's life was celebrated at a vigil on June 12; and a GoFundMe page has raised...
Join The New Class of Volunteer Docents at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum is recruiting a new class of volunteer docents! Montclair Art Museum’s volunteer docent program is ideal for people who want to deepen their relationship with their community, get a deep dive...
Sponsored: Upper Montclair Home With Original Charm – 16 Godfrey Road
Location, Location, Location! Nestled between two great parks, Anderson and Edgemont Memorial Parks, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is loaded with original charm including beamed ceilings, pocket doors, plate railing, butler's pantry, clawfoot...
Preserving the Harvest at Home: Rutgers FCHS Launches Website Promoting Safe Food Preservation
Love stocking up at the farmers market but want to learn how to preserve farm fresh produce safely? Check out a new website designed to preserve the harvest, launched by the Rutgers Cooperative...
The Montclair Orchestra Returns To Live Performances in Morristown This Summer
Montclair, NJ— June 15, 2021 — The Montclair Orchestra will be performing live this summer with two concerts in Morristown, New Jersey. The organization has presented virtual performances during the pandemic, however these upcoming...
Montclair Crime: Vandalism at Church; Engagement Ring, Bikes and Packages Stolen
The week in Montclair crime from Sergeant Terence Turner, Montclair Police Department:
Vandalism
June 8, 2021 (Pine Street): The property manager for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church reported that a cast iron outdoor light fixture...
Four Montclair High School Students Shine at ‘Senior Moment’ Concert (VIDEO)
One of the things we've missed most of all during the pandemic has been live music.
Montclair High School seniors Bobby, Abraham, Destiny, and Ella have been performing together throughout high school. During the pandemic,...
Succeed2gether Announces 2021 Summer Program
Montclair, NJ – Succeed2gether’s summer enrichment program will return this year, with a combination of online and in-person classes that include violin, Mandarin, coding, writing, math, chess, and acting.
In an effort to help students...
Shakespeare in Our Parks Presents ‘Juliet & Her Romeo,’ Live Theater in Flood’s Hill
South Orange, NJ (June 11, 2021) -- Shakespeare in Our Parks, producing in association with American Theater Group, will present Juliet & Her Romeo, an elegant abridgement of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on...
Watchung Field Construction Begins, But Playground Questions Remain
Construction on the Watchung Field and Playground has started, Montclair Schools Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds announced in his weekly message Friday. Dr. Ponds also shared a link to a fact sheet on the project...
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MontClairVoyant: In 1492, Columbus Sailed the Mountie Blue
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
With several moving-up ceremonies during the past few days in Montclair, sounds like a good column topic, no?
Sincerely,
Dee Plohmuzz
Um...I did that last week when writing a mock commencement speech. Probably should've saved...
Montclair Center’s Circle Blooms Until Fountain Flows Again
If you are newcomer to Montclair, you may not know about the fountain that used to be the centerpiece of the circle where Valley Road ends at Church Street. The traffic circle at Church...
Van Vleck’s 2021 Online Bulb Sale Now Open!
Order bulbs now for pick-up this fall. Enjoy their beauty next spring.
The Van Vleck Online Bulb Sale is here! The detailed purchase link with all the images and information is live now!...
Montclair To Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations To Business Owners and Employees
Announcement from The Montclair Health Department:
The Montclair Health Department is partnering with the Montclair Business district leaders to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to their Business Owners and Employees. J&J vaccine will be offered, which...
Montclair High School Class of 2021 To Cross Bridge at Amphitheater
Montclair High School's Class of 2021 will have a return to a tradition.
Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds announced Friday that this year’s graduating class will walk across the bridge in the Amphitheater, "continuing a long,...
Baristanet Profile: Joseph Burgos
Name: Joseph Burgos
Where do you live? Montclair, NJ
When did you move there? 10+ years ago
Where did you grow up? Long Island, NY (Wyandanch)
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion?
My passion begins with my...
YMCA of Montclair To Host Pride Brave Space Community Dialogue, June 22
The YMCA of Montclair is hosting a June event in its ongoing Brave Space Community Dialogue series.
This event will focus on the unique experiences and challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community. The event is designed...
Weekend Family Fun: Theater, Music, Storytime, STEM, and More
It's time for another weekend! Are you looking for some fun and family-friendly things to do in and around town? We've gathered up some activities for you to enjoy. Check 'em out!
On Friday afternoon...
Montclair High School Clothing Drive Saturday!
Montclair High School Class of 2022 and 2023 are holding a Clothing Drive this Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is the final clothing drive for the year. More...
MontClairVoyant: Fake Speech Creates Woodman Field of Screams
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
June is the month of graduation/moving-up ceremonies in Montclair for 12th, 8th, and 5th-graders. Would you like to offer a sample speech for anyone who speaks at those gatherings?
Sincerely,
Talk of the Gown
Sure!...