Montclair is once again getting its closeup and this time it’s a Netflix rom-com featuring Jennifer Lopez.
Liz George
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Posted inEducation
Montclair Public Schools Announce New Superintendent (UPDATE)
Montclair Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Ruth B. Turner as the next superintendent of Montclair Public Schools at a special meeting Wednesday.
Posted inEssex County
Popcorn on Pause: Cinema Lab Exits Village at SOPAC
SOPAC says the closure is temporary. Local movie theaters have become precious and few.
Posted inLifestyle
Seek Out Signs of Spring on Free Hike
Essex Chapter of Native Plant Society of New Jersey will be conducting a free “Signs of Spring” Guided Plant Walk at Essex County’s South Mountain Reservation, Saturday, April 5.
Posted inEducation
Montclair School Lunch Program: Give Us Your Rating
Head to Northeast Elementary tonight at 6 p.m. to share your experience with school meals.
Posted inSports
Montclair Bulldogs Cheer Team Take Home Grand Champion Honors
The Montclair Bulldogs cheer team scored another big win Sunday when they competed at the ImpACT Cheer and Dance Competition in Lincroft, NJ.
Posted inFood
Minoru Brings Japanese Cuisine Back to Upper Montclair
Minoru has officially opened at 608 Valley Road. There are reminders of Daikichi that fans of the former restaurant will notice.
Posted inFood
Nómada Serves Up Taco Realness in Verona
Killer tacos and a Mexican-inspired take on Jersey Disco Fries that is pure genius.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Town Seeks to Quell Animal Shelter Rumors While Advocates Raise Concerns
The Township of Montclair sought again this week to quell rumors of plans to close the town’s animal shelter, as Friends of Montclair Animal Shelter and other animal advocates stated that major changes at the shelter have caused the concerns about its future.
Posted inPublic Safety
Montclair Council Considers Cost to Reopen Fire Station 3
“This is not fair and it’s not right. We need this firehouse to be open. If we are going to keep it closed, we need to look at closing Valley Road as well.”
Posted inFood
Dreams of Waffles at Chashni Montclair
There are a lot of places you can order a waffle in and around Montclair. But the waffle at Chashni, a new eatery on Bloomfield Avenue, is the waffle to beat all waffles.
Posted inPolitics
Former Montclair Mayor/Councilor Wants Nothing to Do with Spiller Ad
Russo said he sent a text to Spiller’s campaign telling them that his image was used without his permission and without the courtesy of informing him.
Posted inPeople
Celebrating Josh Weston Day: Philanthropist Honored by Montclair Township
The mayor and council honored Weston and designated December 22, 2024 (Weston’s birthday) as Josh Weston Day.
Posted inEssex County
No Known Threat, No Explanation for ‘Drones on Steroids’
While state officials were told Wednesday that there is no known threat, no explanation given for the increased drone sightings.
