Dave Astor Archives - Baristanet

MontClairVoyant: Meditating on MLK and Montclair

Dave Astor - January 20, 2022

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Was Martin Luther King Day celebrated this past weekend with various events in and near Montclair? Sincerely, Local Locus Absolutely! Not sure if all area towns had events honoring MLK, but the closest...

MontClairVoyant: Hybrid Has Motored Back to Montclair

Dave Astor - January 6, 2022

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, What do you think of our school district's hybrid compromise as the Omicron variant distressingly roars through Montclair and elsewhere? Sincerely, Both Sides Now Odd to teach some students as they sit in...

MontClairVoyant: Seeing COVID with 2021 and 2022 Vision

Dave Astor - December 30, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, In Montclair and elsewhere, COVID cases are soaring due to Omicron, many students might not immediately return to in-person learning next month due to Omicron, some businesses have temporarily closed due to...

MontClairVoyant: A Vote for the Mask. And a Building Ask

Dave Astor - December 23, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Approaching fast are the winter school break, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and more, but Montclair news keeps on coming. Did it ever stop? Sincerely, Boring Isn't Alluring Only once, in 1492 -- just before Christopher...

MontClairVoyant: Remember the Drain! (Of Taxpayer Money)

Dave Astor - December 16, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Ira Karasick, who left the township attorney job in disgrace this month after making a racially charged remark, will reportedly receive about $75,000 from Montclair through mid-2022. Reaction? Sincerely, That Dinero Isn't...

MontClairVoyant: News to Remember in the Month of December

Dave Astor - December 9, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, The Montclair Property Owners Association is threatening to sue after the Township Council extended the COVID-caused rent freeze through March 2022. Comment? Sincerely, Court and Snark For an organization pleading financial struggles...

MontClairVoyant: The Issue of Rent Makes a Dent

Dave Astor - December 2, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, A November 30 appellate court ruling might send Montclair's rent-control measure -- blocked by the Montclair Property Owners Association (MPOA) since 2020 -- to a referendum next year. Comment? Sincerely, Working the...

MontClairVoyant: Things ‘to Be or Not to Be’ Thankful for in Montclair

Dave Astor - November 25, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Today is Thanksgiving, so can you make this week's column positive? Sincerely, The Cranberries I can partly do that, but some negative things are roaring through town, too. As the band 10,000 Maniacs...

MontClairVoyant: Greenlighted ‘Greenway,’ and Library Treated in Mean Way

Dave Astor - November 18, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Does the way some Township Council members have been treating our library remind you of a Stephen King novel? Sincerely, Lots of Carrie-ing On I wouldn't go that far. Maybe more like an...

MontClairVoyant: About a BOE — Greater? — Nine Days Later

Dave Astor - November 11, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Can you do a post-mortem on the welcome results of the November 2 referendum that will change Montclair's Board of Education from appointed to elected? Sincerely, Autopsy Minus an Auto The "for" vote...

MontClairVoyant: A Board Is Selected, and It’s Elected!

Dave Astor - November 4, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Your reaction to the results of Tuesday's referendum on whether to change Montclair's appointed Board of Education to an elected one? Sincerely, The Village Choice There was a referendum on November 2? Must...

MontClairVoyant: A Local-Lens Look at an Election’s Selections

Dave Astor - October 28, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, In what way did you or will you vote in the November 2 election? Sincerely, Ballad of the Ballot The second of these options: 1. Mail ballot. 2. In person on Election...

MontClairVoyant: Doting on Multiple Referenda Voting

Dave Astor - October 21, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, As the November 2 referendum nears on whether to change Montclair's Board of Education from appointed to elected, what else would you like to see go to referendum? Sincerely, Votes as...

MontClairVoyant: BOE Referendum Leap and a Visit from the Veep

Dave Astor - October 14, 2021

DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, As the referendum nears to determine whether our town's Board of Education becomes elected, the local League of Women Voters has come out in favor of keeping the BOE appointed. Odd? Sincerely, Ann...

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Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:30 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:21 AM) (sent Tue 01/25/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:30 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:01 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:07 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:32 AM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
PABT Delay - Motor Vehicle Accident - UPDATE The previous motor vehicle accident on the PABT bus ramps has been cleared. Please expect some residual delays. (06:31 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
PABT Delay - Motor Vehicle Accident PABT arrivals are experiencing a delay due to a motor vehicle accident on the bus ramps. (06:14 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
PABT - Adverse Weather Please be advised that adverse weather is forecasted for Thursday morning (1/20). Snow and rain are expected. Check with your carrier for the latest bus service information. (02:01 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:06 AM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:30 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:15 AM) (sent Tue 01/18/22)
PABT - Adverse Weather Please be advised that adverse weather is forecasted for tonight into Monday morning. Snow and rain are expected. Check with your carrier for the latest bus service information. (12:01 PM) (sent Sun 01/16/22)
PABT - Adverse Weather Please be advised that adverse weather is forecasted for Sunday night into Monday morning. Snow and rain are expected. Check with your carrier for the latest bus service information. (12:01 PM) (sent Sat 01/15/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:49 AM) (sent Fri 01/14/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:30 AM) (sent Thu 01/13/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:00 am due to the low volume of traffic. (08:25 AM) (sent Wed 01/12/22)
Bridge & Tunnel Alert The Exclusive Bus Lane (XBL) to NY is planned to close at 9:15 am due to the low volume of traffic. (09:03 AM) (sent Tue 01/11/22)

MOBO train #6222, the 10:56 AM arrival into PSNY, is up to 20 min. late due to signal issues near Newark Broad St. (11:01 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update MOBO train #6231, the 10:39 AM arrival into MSU, is up to 30 min. late due to signal issues near Newark Broad St. (10:46 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
MOBO train #6231, the 10:39 AM arrival into MSU, is currently delayed due to signal issues near Newark Broad St. An update will follow. (10:31 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM PSNY arrival is cancelled at Newark Broad St due to a mechanical issue. Please take (02:21 PM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Update MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 30 mins. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (01:51 PM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
MOBO train #6234, the 1:42 PM arrival into PSNY, is currently delayed near Bay Street due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (01:21 PM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Through our VAXRIDE program, NJ residents can receive free NJ TRANSIT rides to and from vaccination appointments. L (09:51 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Per guidance from the CDC & TSA, & aligned with Governor Murphys Executive Order 241 regarding outdoor public spac (09:51 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
MOBO train #1006, the 9:02 AM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 25-minutes late due to accommodating customers from cancelled train #808. (07:56 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
M and E train #808, the 7:41 AM departure from Lake Hopatcong, is cancelled due to mechanical issue. Please take tr (06:46 AM) (sent Fri 01/21/22)
Download the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App to buy your tickets, get schedule info and alerts! Go to (03:41 PM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
MOBO train #6210, the 7:17 AM departure from MSU, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update to follow. (07:21 AM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
MOBO train #6204, the 6:46 AM arrival into PSNY, is up to 15-minutes late due to earlier mechanical issues. (06:06 AM) (sent Thu 01/20/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is on or close to schedule following an earlier Amtrak track condi (03:56 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)
Rail service in and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 30-minute delays due to an Amtrak track condit (03:31 PM) (sent Wed 01/19/22)

M and E train #411, the 10:27AM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 25 min. late due to congestion from train #418. (10:26 AM) (sent Tue 01/25/22)
M and E train #414, the 8:46AM Hoboken arrival is up to 15 min. late due to a signal issue near Summit. (08:31 AM) (sent Tue 01/25/22)
M and E train #451, the 12:23 AM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 15 min. late due to congestion from train #442. (12:31 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #442, the 1:20 AM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 15 min. late due to a signal issue near Far Hills. (12:26 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update M and E train #6671, the 8:51 PM departure from PSNY, is up to 15 minutes late due to an earlier medical emergency. (09:11 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #6671, the 8:51 PM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to a medical emergency. An update will follow. (09:01 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #6341, the 4:07 PM departure from PSNY is cancelled due to mechanical issues. Please take train #634 (04:41 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M&E train #6341, the 4:07 PM departure from PSNY, is delayed at PSNY due to mechanical issues. An update to follow. (04:26 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #422, the 11:53 AM departure from Gladstone, was cancelled due to equipment availability. Please take (12:51 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #415, the 12:12 PM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 25 min. late due accommodating customer from cancelled train #413. (12:11 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update 2 M and E train #420, the 12:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, will be cancelled at Summit due to mechanical issu (12:01 PM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #413, the 11:22 AM arrival into Gladstone, is cancelled at Stirling. Please take train #415, the 12:1 (11:56 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update M and E train #420, the 12:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 25 min. late due to earlier mechanical issues. (11:46 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
Update 2 M and E train #413, the 11:22 AM arrival into Gladstone, is up to 55 min. late due to congestion from late train #420. (11:46 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)
M and E train #420, the 12:29 PM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (11:36 AM) (sent Mon 01/24/22)