A group of residents who want to see Clary Anderson Area renovated, not demolished, are raising funds. The town is paying $63K for a feasibility study to determine how best to proceed.
Sherry Fernandes
Sherry Fernandes is a reporter for Montclair Local covering stories focused on municipal government and education. She earned her Master of Science in Journalism from the Columbia University – Graduate School of Journalism and her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at St. Xavier’s College, India. During her time at Columbia, she focused on specializing in investigating healthcare, social injustices, environmental issues, religion and open-source research.
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Posted inEducation
Montclair BOE Passes Set-Aside Resolution for Inclusive Bond Referendum Projects
Contracts for these projects will then be exclusively awarded to minority, women, or small businesses.
Posted inFeatured
Board of Education Files Lawsuit Against Montclair Township over Woodman Field
In the complaint, the district states it awarded contracts to vendors for Woodman Field improvements, based on the understanding that no zoning or planning approvals were required for the project.
Posted inFamily
Intergenerational Celebration at Nishuane Elementary Honors Dr. King’s Legacy
Elementary school students learned from longtime Montclair residents at a special intergenerational program centered on the theme of “making a difference when it matters most.”
Posted inPublic Safety
Still Asking What Happened to the $300,000 Montclair Got to Fight Hate Crimes in 2021
More than two years later, there is no task force and no clarity about what has happened to the grant money.
Posted inEducation
Montclair Robotics Kicks Off 2024 Season with FIRST Challenge Reveal
“They have a very short window to design, build and program a robot, and they do this entirely themselves. It’s a very exciting time for them.”
Posted inEducation
Montclair School District to See No Staff Cuts, Welcomes New Leadership
The board elected Melanie Deysher as the new president and Mfreke Inyang as the vice president.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Montclair Interim Town Manager Is Now Full Time with Pay Increase
“I am here until July,” Lapolla added. “But until then, I’m going to do this job as if I was going to spend the next 10 years here.”
Posted inMontclair Area
Removal of Graz Park Gazebo Spotlights Challenges of Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
Organizations work together to offer services to support people who are unhoused in Montclair and how to reach more in need.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Council Votes To Change Public Comment Procedure
The new format includes a two-minute time limit for members of the public to comment on issues on the agenda during a first comment session and then a three-minute time limit for comments during a second later session where the public can comment on anything.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Montclair Historic Preservation Commission Votes to Designate a Label Street Historic District
34 Label Street Associates, owners of property at 6-10 Erie Street identified as Parcel 3, objected to the historic designation.
Posted inEducation
Strategic Planning Forums Help Shape Montclair School’s Five-Year Plan
More than 50 community members, comprising parents, teachers, administrators and students attended.
Posted inPublic Safety
Montclair Residents Demand Action: ‘Can’t Wait For Vision Zero’
“No serious injury or death is acceptable on our roads. Zero is the only acceptable number here.”
Posted inMontclair Area
An End to Rent Increases of As Much as 40% at this Montclair Building
Some tenants moved out of the building due to rising rents. Now, the Alister will be subject to Montclair’s rent control ordinance.
