It’s been a tumultuous four years: Will Montclair residents vote for a big change in leadership or can we expect to see one or more incumbents return?
Liz George
Liz George is the publisher of Montclair Local.
liz@montclairlocal.news
Baseball Pioneer Larry Doby Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Larry Doby, a pioneer in the desegregation of professional baseball in the United States, lived in Montclair from 1960 until his death at age 79 in 2003.
Montclair Residents Demand Action: ‘Can’t Wait For Vision Zero’
“No serious injury or death is acceptable on our roads. Zero is the only acceptable number here.”
Out in the Cold: Watchung Train Waiting Room Closed (UPDATED)
It’s Montclair’s on again, off again waiting room, since at least 2007. Can Montclair to figure out a way to keep Watchung Station waiting room open?
Two Complaints Challenge Lackawanna Plaza Redevelopment Plan (UPDATED)
Complaints claim the redevelopment plan is not consistent with Montclair’s master plan and allege conflicts of interest and procedural deficiencies.
Mountainside Medical Center Still Working to Restore Systems after Ransomware Attack
“We continue to work diligently to restore systems as quickly and as safely as possible. We look forward to sharing additional progress soon.”
MHS and MKA Students Meet with Gloria Steinem and Salamishah Tillet (VIDEOS)
A group of students from both schools attended a master class with Gloria Steinem and Salamishah Tillet.
Trees Come Down As Baseball Field Renovation Moves Forward
There was a petition and a stop work permit, but on Monday, Montclair Board of Education moved forward to renovate the Woodman baseball field.
Montclair Township Stops Work At Baseball Field (Updated)
A stop work order was placed at the baseball field located at the Aubrey Lewis Athletic Complex Wednesday by the Township of Montclair.
Tense Library Event Underscores Community Rift
Some called for an event held by a neutral host that would engage both the Jewish community and the Palestinian community in Montclair.
Montclair Public Library Allows JVP Open Conversation
“If libraries adopt policies that are perceived to restrict potentially controversial groups’ access to meeting rooms, they may face legal and financial consequences.”
Montclair Civil Right Commission Calls For Library to Cancel ‘Israel/Palestine Conversation’ (UPDATED)
Some residents and the CRC don’t want the organization using library space. Others say the group should be allowed to exercise free speech.
Unofficial Results: Incumbents Sweep Montclair BOE Election
Three incumbent candidates received the most votes of the nine candidates running for Montclair Board of Education.
Montclair Woman Identified in Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.