Montclair voted to approve the Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment plan, putting an end to nine years of having an 8-acre vacant site.
Liz George
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Posted inMunicipal Government
Council Preview: Lackawanna Plaza Hearing and Resolution to Extend Interim Manager to July 2024
On Tuesday, Montclair’s town council will meet at 6 p.m. (205 Claremont Ave., Montclair) and begin with the public hearing and second reading of the ordinance to approve the draft redevelopment plan for Lackawanna Plaza.
Posted inMontclair Area
Lights, Camera, No Action at the Bellevue Theater (Updated)
Construction stopped at Bellevue Theater but owner again promises another reopening date — January 2024.
Posted inEducation
No Students Injured in School Bus Accident, Superintendent Says
“We’ve had two accidents in less than a week in similar situations. Police are investigating all incidents.”
Posted inMunicipal Government
Montclair Financial Consultant, Charged by SEC with Failing to Register as Municipal Advisor, Resigns
In June 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges against Benecke for failing to register as a municipal advisor.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Landscapers File Complaint to Stop ‘Unconstitutional’ Gas Leaf Blower Ban
The complaint targets the original ordinance, passed in August, stating its unlawful “two blower limit” classification scheme is the current law—and unconstitutional.
Posted inAnnouncements
Need A New Read? Don’t Miss These Book Events
Three upcoming book events you don’t want to miss at Watchung Booksellers.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Montclair Reappoints Town Clerk
Montclair council, in a 5-2 vote, reappointed Angelese Bermúdez Nieves as town clerk, effective September 29, 2023.
Posted inMontclair Area
Yacobellis Discloses Distribution of Mayoral Campaign Funds
“Ask any campaign donor when the last time a candidate offered them a refund was,” said Yacobellis, adding he wanted to be transparent about the process.
Posted inMontclair Area
Calls for Menendez to Resign After Bribery Charges Friday
“Today is a sad day for New Jersey and I believe it’s in the best interest of our state that Senator Menendez resign,” said Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Culture Report: Toxic Council; Problems with Leadership, Fire Chief
The report, obtained by Montclair Local from a confidential source, paints a picture of of a “power void,” poor communication and dissatisfaction among employees.
Posted inMontclair Area
Montclair Police, ECPO Investigating Alleged Incident at Board of Education
‘As with all allegations that are sexual in nature, the incident has been referred to the Essex County Prosecutors Office Special Victims Unit for review.”
Posted inMunicipal Government
Montclair Interim Manager Reports on New OPRA System and Cyber Attack
Lapolla did not explain why the town wasn’t prepared or why what has been done to secure the township’s system was not in place prior to the attack.
Posted inArts
Montclair Musician Richard Pierson Will Perform at Montclair Jazz Festival
Montclair native Richard Pierson, alongside his band, will perform at the Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree Community Stage from 2:55–3:55 p.m.
