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Montclair Councilman Peter Yacobellis To Host Virtual Town Hall
Montclair Councilor-At-Large Peter Yacobellis will host his first virtual Town Hall since taking office On March 17th at 7 p.m. All Montclair residents are invited to attend and ask questions.
"Last May Montclairions from all...
NJEDA Grant Will Help Montclair Restaurants and Residents with Food Need
Montclair, N.J. - The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”) announced a major boost to struggling Montclair restaurants through the infusion of $663,750.00 in funds to purchase meals that will then be distributed to...
Montclair To Offer Home Improvement Assistance to Income-Eligible Homeowners
Montclair, NJ – The Mayor and Township Council invite income-eligible Montclair homeowners to apply for the Township's new home improvement program. Income-eligible homeowners can receive up to $24,000 in home repairs.
About the Program...
MontClairVoyant: Rent Control in Jeopardy, and That’s No Game Show
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
Before you get into today's main column topic -- a judge's dismaying rent-control reversal -- what's your reaction to the news that a small number of Montclair parents sued the school district...
Bloomfield Police Arrest Suspect in Robbery Who Threatened To Set Newsstand on Fire
BLOOMFIELD, N.J.- On Monday February 22, 2021 at approximately 7:58pm, Bloomfield Police Patrol units responded to 137 La France Avenue (DJH News Stand) on a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Upon...
Rutgers Confronts Ties to Slavery With New Historical Markers
Plaques will be installed at four New Brunswick locations this spring acknowledging Rutgers' connection to slavery and racial injustice, President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday.
The creation of four additional historical markers tell the story of...
Here’s 20 Bucks: Take A Delicious Trip To Montclair’s Taste of Morocco
Taste of Morocco, situated in Uptown Montclair in the space formerly occupied by the Joyist juice bar, packs a lot of authentic Moroccan flavors with decor to match.
The navy blue walls are decorated...
Studio Montclair Presents ‘Womyn’s Werq’ – Opening March 5
Montclair, N.J. – Studio Montclair presents “Womyn’s Werq,” on exhibit from March 5 to April 9 at Studio Montclair Gallery, 127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair.
The exhibit, described by curator Donna Kessinger as an “old...
New Jersey Legalizes Weed: Montclair Dispensary Rebrands; Lightshade Looks For Approval
Montclair, N.J. - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed historic adult-use cannabis reform bills into law Monday, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older.
“Our current marijuana prohibition...
Judge Reverses Montclair Rent Control Ruling; Special Election Possible for Ordinance
Montclair, NJ – The Township of Montclair announced that Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Beacham earlier today reversed his January 15 ruling on the Township's rent control ordinance, adopted April 7, and ordered the...
Montclair Store Selling Mugs That Let You Sip Away Your Parking Frustration
Montclair, N.J - White Rabbit Black Heart has a way with words. We loved their interactive storefront display that gave people a chance to share or vent while the store was closed during the...
Two Properties, Totaling 22 Acres, Will Be Preserved in Verona For Public Use
VERONA, NJ—In December 2020, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey assisted the Township of Verona in acquiring two properties for preservation, totaling 22 acres — a big deal for Essex County, with its dense...
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Montclair Recycling Collection Temporarily Halted
From the Township of Montclair:
The Department of Community Services is seeing a significant decrease in its workforce due to COVID-19, even with substantial protective and social distancing measures in place since March 2020 –...
Montclair Synagogue Hosts Via Zoom Israeli-Palestinian Duo Of Bereaved Parents Group, Feb. 27
Montclair, N.J. - Join Parents Circle Families Forum bereaved members, Robi Damelin of Tel Aviv and Layla Alsheikh of Bethlehem in the West Bank, zooming in live to Bnai Keshet in Montclair from Israel...
Luna Stage Announces The Whole Megillah: A Purim Spiel for Grown Ups
West Orange, N.J. – Luna Stage has commissioned perhaps the world’s first Zoom Purim Spiel, written by playwright Jenny Lyn Bader. Luna is thrilled to make this play available for performance by any...
What Should Montclair Center BID Focus On For Downtown Montclair? Take the Survey
Complete a brief survey to help guide the future of Montclair Center!
The survey is part of a strategic planning process for the Montclair Center Business Improvement District (BID). Survey questions address issues pre and...
Baristanet Profile: Beth Burstein
Name: Beth Burstein
Where do you live? Upper Montclair
When did you move there? After living in Berkeley, CA for 11 years Montclair was the only place in NJ that felt right.
Where did you grow up? Brooklyn, NY and then...
Montclair Police Organize Parade to Celebrate Armour Harding Brown Turning 100
Montclair, N.J. - Montclair Police helped honor a special local centenarian -- Armour Harding Brown.
Deputy Chief Young, Lieutenant Williams, and Officer Rusiniak accompanied by Montclair Police Patrol Division, Montclair Fire Department, Montclair Ambulance Unit,...
Montclair NAACP To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Panel Discussion: ‘Let’s Talk Facts, Get Vaccinated’
Montclair, N.J. - Join the Montclair Chapter of the NAACP for a COVID-19 Vaccine Panel Discussion: "Let’s Talk Facts, Get Vaccinated" on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 7 PM.
Hosted by the Montclair Branch...
MontClairVoyant: Lawsuit Against Teachers Is Regrettable and Not Forgettable
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
Was a judge correct to deny the Montclair School District's attempt to force remote-teaching educators to return to classrooms during COVID?
Sincerely,
Jonathan Livingston Legal
Yes. It's still uncertain if buildings are safe, and many...
#SocialDistance Arts & Entertainment: February 18–21
Your guide to the latest social distance events to enjoy this weekend.
Mayor Spiller: Montclair Will Not Be Intimidated by White Supremacists
Montclair, N.J. - Mayor Sean Spiller has released a statement regarding the appearance of "The Patriot Front" in Montclair. Stickers from the group have been reported by residents to Montclair Police, with...