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What’s In Your Backyard: Snakes in the Grass and Buckets of Doom

Montclair Local -
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...
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MontClairVoyant: Court’s in Session After Many a Transgression

Dave Astor -
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...
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Don’t Miss Roses to Rock Gardens: Blossom to Blossom Tour, June 2-3

Announcement -
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...
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Gardening For Life: Homegrown Food and Eco-Friendly Gardening

Montclair Local -
In times of crisis, Americans have turned to Victory Gardens. While born of war, this concept still inspires people to grow their own organic food just steps from their kitchens. Victory Gardens, nowadays more...
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MontClairVoyant: Budgetary and Secrecy Meet Oz’s Wizardry

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Last Thursday, May 18, more than 400 Montclair High students walked out to protest the school district's $5.5-million budget cut that is causing many teacher layoffs and other ill effects. Comment? Sincerely, Rally Tally ...
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MontClairVoyant: School Budget Slammed at Meetings Crammed

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Your first thought about the school district cutting $5.5 million from its 2023-24 budget -- causing the layoffs of 31 teachers and many paraprofessionals, as well as other devastating changes? Sincerely, Paymaster Disaster ...
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MontClairVoyant: Spelling Out How Great Montclair Teachers Are

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's also the season for teacher "toasts" held via the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence. How will today's column celebrate all that? Sincerely, Mark Ing-Talent There are...
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Stew Leonard’s – ‘Disneyland of Dairy’ – Coming to Clifton

Baristanet -
There's no news yet on the supermarket to be named later for Montclair's Lackawanna Plaza, but Clifton got some big news this week when Stew Leonard, Jr. shared that a new Stew Leonard's store...
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MontClairVoyant: Manager Fired, Long After Residents’ Patience Expired

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, The Township Council voted 5-0 on April 28 to fire the township manager. Reaction? Sincerely, Rhea Moved Very glad he was ousted. Should've happened months ago. Good that the decision was...
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MontClairVoyant: Montclair – Where the Suburb Meets Complicity

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Your thoughts on the April 24 lawsuit by two Black firefighters against Montclair, the fire chief, the township manager, and other defendants? Sincerely, A Burg Named Sued While seeing your signature evoke...
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MontClairVoyant: Not Indemnified from Discussing Indemnification

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Whatever you do, don't discuss indemnification. It's boring, it's annoying, it's complicated, it's controversial, and it's just plain icky. So, what will you discuss instead? Sincerely, Al Ternative Indemnification. DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Sigh. The Township Council voted April 12...
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MontClairVoyant: Bridge Over Troubled Water, and a Troubling Dessert

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, The current Township Council is always newsworthy because of the township manager situation and other reasons, so what did you think of its meeting last night, April 12? Sincerely, April is the...
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MontClairVoyant: Discussing a Demand and DeCamp and Dickens

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, The suspended township manager is reportedly demanding the huge sum of $1.2 million to step aside. Comment? Sincerely, Victimizers Can Play the Victim How DARE he try to call the shots. Fire him...
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MontClairVoyant: Township Manager Not Budged (From His Job) on a Budget Night

Dave Astor -
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Last week, you started your column with a Q&A about the unconscionable delay in firing the township manager accused of hostile workplace behavior by four women. This week, will you again...
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Clever Commute

  • 192D approaching Brookdale Gardens half full (06:52 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • Everything at a dead stop at the turnpike tolls right before XBL. (07:29 AM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • First 6:50 192D leaving Sunset now. Half full. (06:52 AM) (sent Wed 05/24/23)
  • Outbound Traffic is dead stop in the Lincoln middle tunnel (06:25 PM) (sent Thu 05/18/23)
  • CoachUSA 77 driver says Lincoln Tunnel center tube was closed. Now taking a detour to a different entrance. (05:59 PM) (sent Tue 05/16/23)
  • 192D leaving Sunset, lots of seats. (06:57 AM) (sent Mon 05/15/23)
  • 192D leaving Sunset Ave 6:53 (06:53 AM) (sent Wed 05/10/23)
  • NJT trains out of Penn Station not running due to pedestrian death http://7ny.tv/3LS9Fqr (05:37 PM) (sent Wed 05/03/23)
  • 1st 192D leaving Sunset Ave now (06:52 AM) (sent Wed 05/03/23)
  • Another 192D leaving Sunset Ave practically empty. (06:58 AM) (sent Tue 05/02/23)
  • Did the 192d really just blow by Glen ridge parkway at 6:50? (06:53 AM) (sent Tue 05/02/23)
  • Very slow on rt 3 starting at bridge over Passaic. Looks like will be slow whole way. (08:50 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
  • Traffic crawling on 280 East near Harrison due to accident. (07:22 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
  • 192D leaving Sunset Ave mostly empty. (06:53 AM) (sent Tue 04/25/23)
  • 192D leaving Sunset Ave about half full (06:59 AM) (sent Wed 04/19/23)
  • MOBO train #6231, the 10:31 AM arrival into MSU, is up to 20-minutes late due to earlier Amtrak power issues. (10:16 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • MOBO train #1055, the 6:55PM arrival into Mount Olive, is up to 15-minutes late due to congestion from an extra service train. (07:01 PM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • MOBO train #6252, the 5:57PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 15-minutes late due to equipment availability. (05:56 PM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • MOBO train #6253, the 4:38 PM arrival into MSU, is up to 20-minutes late due to earlier equipment availability resu (04:21 PM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • If you see something suspicious or unusual, take note. Please report suspicious activity, packages or vehicles arou (11:16 AM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • Update MOBO train #6215, the 8:19 AM arrival into MSU, is up to 30 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (08:01 AM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • MOBO train #6215, the 7:29 AM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (07:46 AM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • MOBO train #1070, the 7:00 AM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 15 min. late due to making additional stops for cancelled train #204. (06:56 AM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • MOBO train #204, the 6:30AM from MSU, is cancelled due to mechanical issues. Please take train #1070, the 6:30AM de (05:01 AM) (sent Tue 06/06/23)
  • Train delayed at Plauderville due to police activity. Police are on site. (05:36 PM) (sent Mon 06/05/23)
  • Stopped and delayed at Plauderville station due to verbal dispute between passengers. Lots of yelling and cursing. (05:29 PM) (sent Mon 06/05/23)
  • ?????????? Reminder! Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited onboard NJ TRANSIT vehicles, platforms and all NJ TRANSIT (11:16 AM) (sent Mon 06/05/23)
  • M and E train # 6406 the 7:28AM arrival at PSNY is cancelled at Broad St due to mechanical issues. Please take trai (07:16 AM) (sent Mon 06/05/23)
  • MOBO train #1079, the 6:39 PM Hackettstown arrival, is up to 15 min. late due to earlier congestion from late train #858. (06:36 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
  • Main line Train 1221 5:12 pm to Waldwick stuck in Hoboken yard due to engine issues. Mechanic en route (05:21 PM) (sent Fri 06/02/23)
  • M and E train #6339, 3:22 PM departure from PSNY, is canceled due to equipment availability resulting from earlier (02:41 PM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6339, 3:22 PM departure from PSNY, is canceled due to equipment availability resulting from earlier (02:41 PM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6627, the 2:15 PM arrival into Dover, is up to 20 min. late due to track maintenance. (02:26 PM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6627, the 2:15 PM arrival into Dover, is up to 20 min. late due to track maintenance. (02:26 PM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6644, the 12:58 PM departure from Dover, is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from e (11:46 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6644, the 12:58 PM departure from Dover, is cancelled due to equipment availability resulting from e (11:46 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6317, the 10:08 AM arrival into Summit, is up to 20-minutes late due to earlier Amtrak overhead wire issues. (10:01 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train # 6611, the 7:39 AM departure from PSNY is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train (07:36 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train # 6611, the 7:39 AM departure from PSNY is cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take train (07:36 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6610, the 7:17 AM arrival into PSNY, has been cancelled at Newark Broad St due to mechanical issues. (07:21 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6610, the 7:17 AM arrival into PSNY, has been cancelled at Newark Broad St due to mechanical issues. (07:21 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6610, the 7:17 AM arrival into PSNY, is currently delayed at Newark Broad Street due to mechanical i (07:11 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • M and E train #6610, the 7:17 AM arrival into PSNY, is currently delayed at Newark Broad Street due to mechanical i (07:11 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • Mechanical issue ends the ride at Newark broad (07:05 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
  • Train cancelled at broad street everyone transferring to the next one (07:04 AM) (sent Wed 06/07/23)
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