Fifteen residents are running in Montclair’s May municipal election. Here are the candidates for mayor, at large and in each ward.
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Posted inNews
After Several Water Main Breaks, Construction Begins Today to Replace Pipe
This quarter-mile section of pipe has been affected by main breaks for several years.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Spiller Won’t Seek Re-Election
The announcement came just days after a deposition transcript from the Montclair CFO’s whistleblower case became public. Spiller invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege more than 400 times.
Posted inPublic Safety
Man Punched in Face on Norwood Avenue in Hospital, Police Say
This incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Pierre Falaise at (973) 509-4717.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Montclair Votes to Hire GSG to Resolve $1 Million PSE&G Bill
Montclair has a PSE&G problem – hundreds of unpaid bills totaling close to one million dollars. The council voted to pay Government Strategies Group (GSG) $32K to figure out what Montclair truly owes.
Posted inFood
A New Glen Ridge Coffee Spot Full of Sweet Surprises
There’s a new spot to get coffee and more in Glen Ridge. Whisk It All Cafe & Bakery is on Herman Street and you’ll want to try their cookies.
Posted inElection 2024
Third Ward Race Gets Crowded, Whistleblower Pulls for At Large Seat
Montclair’s Third Ward has the most residents interested in running. A Montclair Public Schools whistleblower announces at-large run.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Montclair Council Appoints Two New Planning Board Members
Two new members were appointed to the Montclair Planning Board, replacing two longtime members.
Posted inNews
Montclair Public Library Director To Leave at End of July (Updated)
“It’s been such an honor to get our wonderful library back in shape,” said Torsney. “Now we’re working on finding someone really great to lead us through the next chapter.”
Posted inElection 2024
Vote Montclair Founder Announces Plans for First Ward Run
The man who brought Montclair an elected Board of Education announced plans to run for councilor of Montclair’s First Ward.
Posted inElection 2024
More Women Look to Lead Montclair Government
For more than 10 years, only two out of seven Montclair councilors sitting on the dais have been women. That could change this year. So far, a dozen women have picked up packets to run in Montclair’s Municipal election.
Posted inElection 2024
Council’s Biggest Critic to Run for Mayor
A lawyer and a developer walk into town hall. They are just two of a growing field of residents picking up packets for Montclair’s municipal election.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Spiller Pleads the Fifth, Township Seeks to Keep Transcript Confidential
Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege because of a purported criminal investigation by the Attorney General’s Office at his deposition as a witness in the Montclair CFO whistleblower lawsuit. Now the Township is seeking to make the transcript of the deposition confidential.
Posted inMontclair Area
NJ Transit To Raise Fares by 15% on July 1 (UPDATED)
It would be the first fare increase since 2015, but it’s a big one. NJ Transit announced plans Wednesday to raise fares by 15% starting July 1, 2024.
