Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena, Author at Montclair Local

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Montclair council endorses NJ reparations task force

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 28, 2022March 2, 2022

The Montclair Township Council has approved a resolution endorsing the “New Jersey Reparations Task Force” bill, which if passed will create a committee to conduct research and develop recommendations to address the generational harms caused by New Jersey’s role in slavery and its legacy of systemic racial discrimination.

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Montclair-based Girls in Gear gives young female cyclists a space to thrive

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

The eight-week program focuses on a mix of emotional development, bike maintenance and riding skills.

Community, Holidays, Latest Stories, News, Religion

For many in Montclair, Ash Wednesday and Lent will be in person once again

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

2020’s services were just before the pandemic hit. In 2021, not every congregation or congregant was ready to return (and some still aren’t).

Montclair’s Annette Strickland honored as an advocate for equity

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 18, 2022February 23, 2022

She was praised by Essex County commissioners for her leadership in the community.

‘2 Moms No Fluff’ — A Montclair mom’s podcast on raising kids with disabilities

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 12, 2022February 13, 2022

Alma Schneider and cohost Iris Mehler share personal stories, hoping to change society’s perceptions

Resources for NJ synagogues to guard against violent antisemitism

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 12, 2022February 16, 2022

Congregations can apply for grants and trainings

Jane Do Montclair closing — says mask rule pushed it over the edge

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

The studio’s cofounder said it has struggled to get traction at a business that opened just months before the pandemic.

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Loans, grants available for struggling Montclair businesses

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Bus some local business owners say recent outreach isn’t enough.

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Montclarians coming together for Lunar New Year at Art Museum Saturday

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 8, 2022February 10, 2022

By DIEGO JESUS BARTESAGHI MENA bartesaghi@montclairlocal.news Saturday, Montclairians of all backgrounds will come together for the township’s largest Lunar New Year celebration to date. The event is organized by AAPI […]

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Predatory lending: A Montclair business owner’s cautionary tale

by Diego Jesus Bartesaghi Mena February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

Loans to small businesses don’t require the same kind of disclosures loans to consumers do, Zina Floyd, owner of Cafe Moso, joined U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez as he promoted a bill to change that.