Montclair, once again, has a new interim township attorney. Not everyone agreed with the decision
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Montclair School Officials Probe How Millions in Unpaid Bills Piled Up
“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
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Barbara Jean Smith
Her passion for civic engagement led her to become the vice chairwoman of the Montclair Democratic Committee and a neighborhood district leader for several years. She also served as a legislative aide for state Sen. Wynona Lipman, and in 1984, she was appointed by county executive Peter Shapiro to head the Essex County Office of Affirmative Action.
Posted inSports
Montclair Flag Football Making Big Strides As Sport Grows with JV Addition
The Montclair High School flag football program continues to expand with the sport rapidly growing in New Jersey and across the country.
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Then and Now: Walnut Street
Explore the history of Walnut Street and its architectural charm, showcasing homes from the late 1800s to the present day.
Posted inEducation
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
Posted inLifestyle
Let Loose! Where to Go Dancing in Montclair
From disco beats to Latin rhythms and everything in between, Montclair’s nightlife scene is bringing the moves.
Posted inMunicipal Government
Citing Safety, Montclair Council Considers Emergency Closure of Ice Rink
A Montclair building department inspector was at Clary Anderson Arena in Montclair Wednesday morning after the township manager advised the Township Council about “life safety health hazards” at the ice rink
Posted inMunicipal Government
Housing Money on Hand, Montclair Plans for New Affordable Units
Housing possibilities mentioned: Development at the now-closed DeCamp Bus depot; an affordable housing accessory building at Mount Carmel Holy Church; and an overlay zone for 100% affordable housing at the American Legion site.
Posted inReal Estate
200-Unit Building in Montclair Sells For $96M After Tax Deal OK’d
Rents at the six-story structure just off of Bloomfield Avenue range from $4,765 per month for a 1,090-square foot two-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms to $2,285 per month for a 377-square-foot studio
Posted inFood
Lunch at Turtle + The Wolf—A Montclair Favorite Expands Its Hours
And yes—the lunch menu, available Wednesday through Saturday, includes Hirschberg’s famous and much-loved Lo’s Fried Chicken.
Posted inBusiness
‘Montclair Pizza Mural Gate’: Restaurateur Defends New Design
“It’s been up for six months,” restaurateur Jason Rosenthal said. “The story to me is more about how interesting internet virality is because in the six months, we haven’t heard any complaints. People have complimented it. People love it. We’ve had a couple people say they miss the old artwork. And we do, too, in a way.”
Posted inBusiness
Shopkeepers Speak on What’s Next for Montclair’s Shuttered Saunders Hardware
Slated for the former location of Saunders Hardware on Valley Road in Montclair are six apartments and a sit-down restaurant
Posted inEducation
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
