From live music to shows and art to fun social events, we’ve got your weekend plans covered. Here are your weekend events highlights!
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Posted inObituary
Obituary: Rosa ‘Rosita’ Latimer
She loved her garden, painting, birds and her feral cat, Bella. She remained connected to her family and friends in Barcelona daily. She loved to entertain and host family at the “Hotel Latimer.”
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Anna Marie Lombardi
Visitation is Friday, May 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Caggiano Memorial Home for Funerals, 62 Grove St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 30 North Fullerton Ave.
Posted inElection 2024
Election 2024: Candidates Weigh in on Conflict of Interest Issue
Should the next council have an oversight committee? A stronger code of ethics? Candidates offer opinion and ideas.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
YMCA of Montclair Celebrates Water Safety Month
YMCA of Montclair will be hosting National Water Safety Week from May 20-24 with various swimming lessons for children, teens and adults.
Posted inMontclair Area
NJ Transit: 30-Day Expiration on One-Way Tickets Starts July 1
Effective July 1, all printed and digital NJ Transit one-way tickets have a 30-day expiration. It’s also when we get hit with fare increases and NYC congestion pricing.
Posted inHistory
Postcards From Montclair: 150 Upper Mountain Avenue
This postcard, postmarked May 25, 1911, describes the home pictured as “Just one of the summer homes here.”
Posted inPeople
Baristanet Profile: Carianne Hixson
This week’s Baristanet Profile is Carianne Hixson, office administrator at Pilsbury School and freelance photographer!
Posted inElection 2024
From Traffic to Transparency: Montclair Candidates Forum (VIDEO)
Moderator David Folkenflik pressed the candidates to get specific about many issues facing Montclair, and what they are committed to doing to address them.
Posted inArts
Weekend Events: Music, Art, a Festival, a Fair and More
From live music to shows and art to fun social events, we’ve got your weekend plans covered. Here are your weekend events highlights!
Posted inElection 2024
Watch the League of Women Voters Montclair Candidates Forum (VIDEO)
The League of Women Voters Montclair Area — in collaboration with Montclair Local, Aging in Montclair, Montclair NAACP and AAPI Montclair — held a candidates forum on Thursday, April 25. Watch the forum here.
Posted inArts
Montclair High’s SVPA Presents ’42nd Street’
This year’s performances of “42nd Street” feature more than 100 students, including performers, an all-student band and tech crew.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Richard Walter Cogan
Richard Walter Cogan of West Orange, formerly of Montclair, died on April 11, 2024, two weeks shy of his 90th birthday.
Posted inEducation
Montclair Schools Celebrate Earth Day
Students throughout Montclair celebrated the day learning how to appreciate the planet by limiting food waste and planting trees.
