Also: A burglary was reported by a Plymouth Street resident. The suspects gained entry into the home after using a large flat rock to shatter the rear door.
Montclair Local
Officials Call Impact of Gateway Tunnel Project ‘Immense’
The Hudson Tunnel Project will build two additional tracks and rehabilitate the existing North River Tunnel, resulting in four modern tracks between New York and New Jersey.
Obituary: Angelina Festa
Visitation is at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory, 94 Pine St., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at the church at 10. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 851 Valley Road.
Obituary: George James King Sr.
Funeral services are Wednesday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation in his memory to St. Joseph’s School for the Blind.
Then and Now: St. Cassian Church
Built circa 1900, the original St. Cassian Church was said to have been built to meet the needs of the Irish “help” in Upper Montclair.
Obituary: Elbert Lindsey Maxwell
Visitation for the longtime pastor of Union Baptist Church and chaplain to the Montclair Fire Department is Monday, July 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, with a service to follow at 11 a.m.
Obituary: Nicole Michele Peaks
Visitation is Saturday, July 6, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Montclair, 24 North Fullerton Ave., with a service following at 10:30. Interment will be at Rosedale Cemetery.
2024 Montclair Fourth of July Parade (PHOTOS)
The annual event, which was full of local pride, featured fun floats, spirited performances, and smiling marchers.
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Connection with Theft of Montclair Pride Flag
The images come from security cameras from a nearby business, MPD are working on enhancing the photos for further investigation.
Montclair Modern Aging Collective Formed to Support New Senior Center
The Montclair Modern Aging Collective (MMAC) is a new non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of modern agers through collaborative efforts and innovative programs.
Obituary: Francis Vincent Shaw III
Remembering Francis “Frank” Vincent Shaw III, a retired lieutenant of the Montclair Police Department.
Obituary: Karen Nancy Testa
“Coach Karen” made long-lasting connections to her players’ lives and continued to support them through high school.
Obituary: Stephen Robert Lavin
Visitation is Tuesday, July 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals, 62 Grove St. There will be a funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Cassian Church, 187 Bellevue Avenue.
Montclair Police Investigating Bomb Threat at Library (UPDATED)
The threat was delivered via email to the library. The threat included 50 and 40 South Fullerton as well as 185 Bellevue Avenue.


