“The committee inquired ‘How is it possible Essex Regional bills can go unpaid for years,” said Brian Fleischer, chairperson of the school board’s finance committee
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Montclair School Budget Would Add $497 to Typical Tax Bill
The owner of a home assessed at the township’s typical value of $631,882 would pay $12,025.35 in school taxes, the school business administrator said. This would mark an increase of $496.66 over what the typical homeowner paid last year, according to Christina Hunt
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Familiar Face to Lead Montclair’s Glenfield Middle School
Frances Aboushi has served as Bradford Elementary School’s principal since May 2021 and before that served as assistant principal, teacher and house leader at Glenfield School, the district said.
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Montclair Schools Withhold Budget Doc in Pattern of OPRA Denials
Montclair Public Schools failed to respond to Montclair Local’s New Jersey Open Public Records Act request 16 business business days after after the filing
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Montclair State Student Journalists Earn National Honors for ‘Arizona Stories’
“I’m thrilled for these students who worked hard, set out to produce some difficult stories, and created a terrific piece of journalism,” said Montclair State Professor Steve McCarthy. “They did it with a passion and dedication that is rare. They deserve this recognition.”
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Montclair Public Schools Announce New Superintendent (UPDATE)
Montclair Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Ruth B. Turner as the next superintendent of Montclair Public Schools at a special meeting Wednesday.
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The Passing Notes Need Your Support
The group is also in the process of recording their 2024-25 album. Funds will support that effort and help ensure future generations of the group have the resources to compete, record and continue making great music.
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Whistleblower Lawsuit Claims Montclair Schools Covered Up Bullying
The Montclair Public Schools former mental health and anti-bullying coordinator claims in a lawsuit that the district fired her following her refusal to suppress reports of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying.
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Meet Glen Ridge’s Youngest Entrepreneurs at TREP$ Marketplace
Young entrepreneurs get to showcase their creativity this Wednesday, April 2 at the TREP$ Marketplace. From handmade crafts to innovative projects, there’s something for everyone.
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Lawsuit Claims Montclair Fired Teacher Over Depression, Anxiety
The suit seeks to stop what it claims are the district’s discriminatory actions.
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MKA Robotics Builds Strong Bonds
MKA Robotics has blossomed as a team in the last few years, thanks to the efforts of its captains in outreach and bond-building. The changes are visible in so many ways, from the growth in numbers to the new levels of success. While they didn’t end up progressing to Worlds, just getting to States is a now-reliable milestone they can work from.
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Montclair School Lunch Program: Give Us Your Rating
Head to Northeast Elementary tonight at 6 p.m. to share your experience with school meals.
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Where Do Montclair Schools’ $187.7M in Bond Referendum Projects Stand?
HVAC replacements at the high school, Buzz Aldrin School, and Glenfield School will take multiple years
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Montclair Health Department Called for Mice at Elementary School
An elementary school in Montclair received a visit from the township’s Health Department. And the mayor warned about the diseases rodents spread amid complaints about mice running “rampant” during classes.
