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Planning Board Reexamining Montclair Master Plan
Montclair Township’s Planning Board has embarked on a multiyear project to review the municipality’s land-use document, in preparation for a Master Plan Reexamination Report scheduled to be approved in 2026. At its conclusion, this...
What’s In Your Backyard: Snakes in the Grass and Buckets of Doom
Of all the creatures you might encounter in your backyard, none has been as maligned as the snake. As far back as the second chapter of Genesis, snakes have been portrayed as not just...
Sponsored: Register NOW for Summer Tennis Camp and Pickleball Clinics (Montclair and Verona)
Montclair’s First Serve Tennis and Montclair Pickleball are now enrolling for summer tennis and pickleball programs. Learn the fundamentals of tennis and pickleball, the hottest new sport! Already a player? Then register to take...
Remembering Dr. George Cameron
Cameron Animal Hospital shared the sad news Friday of the passing of legendary Montclair veterinarian Dr. George Cameron:
An incredible friend and mentor, Dr. Cameron was a hero to many in the community, and...
Baristanet Profile: Terry Fierro
Name: Terry Fierro
Where do you live? Montclair Heights section of Clifton
When did you move there? 18 yrs ago
Where did you grow up? NJ, FL, NY, NJ
How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday...
Montclair Residents Celebrate Mattie Martin, Dedicated to the Town for 3 Decades
In the span of an hour, more than 50 people filed into Montclair's De Novo European Pub on Bellevue Avenue for one person: Mattie Martin.
Laura Gardner put together a “Farewell to Mattie” party –...
Weekend Family Fun: Pride, Parade, Festivals, Matilda and More
It's the first weekend of June! We're in the home stretch of spring, and school is almost out! And the weekend means it's time for some family-friendly fun. Check out these local events!
Out Montclair...
Montclair Ultimate Frisbee Reaches New Jersey Finals for the First Time
The Montclair Ultimate Frisbee team posing after advancing to New Jersey's championship game. (HANK GREENBERG/FOR MONTCLAIR LOCAL)
The Montclair Geese, who are ranked as the best high school Ultimate Frisbee team in New Jersey,...
MontClairVoyant: Court’s in Session After Many a Transgression
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT,
A major court case has begun in Newark, and defendant Montclair and its legal representation are looking pretty pathetic so far. Agree?
Sincerely,
Not a High Bar
Agree. For one thing, trying to...
Town Square: How Montclair’s School Budget Went Wrong, and how It Can Be Set...
The passage of a 2023-24 budget by the Board of Education, which included significant job cuts, has left even some longtime residents wondering what is going on with a school district that has long...
Montclair Councilor Says He Is ‘Horrified,’ Requests Help From Acting State Comptroller in Whistleblower...
Montclair Councilor At Large Peter Yacobellis, after learning that Derrick Freijomil of Riker Danzig, attorney for the Township of Montclair, argued Friday to strike a statement attributed to him in the amended complaint for...
Weekend Events: Live Music, Art, MAAHF Parade, Pride Month Kick Off!
This weekend events guide column is sponsored by Kate McDonough and Paul Gold.
So many great local events to enjoy this weekend! From live music and concerts to comedy and theater, to films and social...
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Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center to Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Yankee Stadium
On June 6th, also the anniversary of D-Day, the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center (YBMLC) will celebrate its 25th anniversary as part of Yogi Berra Day at Yankee Stadium, commemorating Yogi Berra’s participation...
Judge Rejects ‘Wall of Secrecy,’ Orders Montclair to Follow Its Workplace Rules
The Township of Montclair is represented by attorneys from Riker Danzig, but it was Judge Stephen Petrillo who was focused on the people of Montclair Friday.
In denying nearly every attempt made last week by...
Montclair High School PTA to Offer Pickleball Fun(d)raiser
Calling all Montclair pickleball enthusiasts!
Montclair High School PTA is partnering with Montclair Pickleball for a fun(d)raising event to benefit their community-building and educational programs. The event will take place on Saturday, June 3rd, from...
Montclair Crime: Racial Slur Written on Wall, Police Say
On Tuesday, May 23 a complainant reported that a racial slur was written in white spray paint on the retaining wall to his home on Lloyd Road. Similar markings were reported on Undercliff Road.
The...
Sponsored: Here Comes Montclair Pride Workout Weekend 2023 – June 2,3,4
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So many options for the family or just for adults or just for you. Go to your usual place or try somewhere new....
Montclair Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
Montclair held its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at Edgemont Memorial Park. The event, with Mayor Sean Spiller as the master of ceremonies, honored the service and sacrifice of the men and women...
Weston Awards Return to Honor 16 Montclair Teachers
After receiving more than 300 nominations, the selection committee for the 2023 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching has announced 16 winners.
The awards, administered by the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence, honor school district...
Montclair Public Library Adult School Author Talk: How Incarceration Affects Families
On Tuesday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m., the Adult School Department of the Montclair Public Library will host an author discussion on the devastating impact of incarceration on women and children. Inspirational speaker Khadijah...
Montclair CFO Whistleblower Case: Judge Warns of Potential Criminal Liability
Dubious, suspect, ridiculous, and an uphill climb -- those were just some of the words the Honorable Judge Stephen Petrillo used Friday in response to arguments made by attorney Derrick Freijomil of Riker Danzig...
Don’t Miss Roses to Rock Gardens: Blossom to Blossom Tour, June 2-3
The Montclair Foundation will host their annual garden tour the first weekend of June. This year, the tour will feature eight private gardens, with most in Montclair and one in Glen Ridge. The gardens...