Zoning is a promise to those who have purchased property in Montclair and willingly sign up to pay its taxes. Continued reliance on The Zoning Board of Adjustment to adjudicate such changes is greatly preferable to the slippery slope of special carve-outs.
Letters to the Editor / Opinions
Disability Activism: The Personal is Political (Letter to the Editor)
On May 3, Montclair will come together to celebrate people with disabilities at the 5th Annual Disability Pride Parade and Community Inclusion Fair.
MontClairVoyant: Mystified by Pizza Years after ‘Mystic Pizza’
Montclairvoyant serves up the sauce.
MontClairVoyant: Portrait of the Superintendent as a New Hire
Montclair Public Schools has a new superintendent – and another lawsuit.
A Smarter Path Forward for Education (Letter to the Editor)
Districts across the country are piloting promising models. A reformed Department should scale up what succeeds and sunset what doesn’t. Montclair should aim to be a national leader
MontClairVoyant: Here Comes the Judge…Again
Montclairvoyant laments lawsuits.
A Vision to Make Grove Street Safer (Letter to the Editor)
The reader states that one of the key things the township could do is put a protected bike lane along Grove Street.
MontClairVoyant: The Songs Remain Not the Same When Mixed With Montclair
Montclairvoyant is in a musical mood.
Parents Face Obstacles to Special Education Services (Letter to the Editor)
The letter’s authors raise concerns about availability of special education services offered to young students who need them.
About Reducing Religious Holidays (Letter to the Editor)
A reader writes: “Reduction of religious holidays means someone is making the decision to arbitrarily and subjectively choose which holidays to reduce.’
Creating Affordable Housing in ‘God’s Backyard’ (Letter to the Editor)
The undersigned faith leaders write that many congregations have more land than they need or can afford. They want to see that land converted to high-quality affordable housing.
Finalize Montclair Schools Calendar (Letter to the Editor)
This reader wants Montclair BOE and interim superintendent to finalize the 2025-2026 school calendar ASAP.
MontClairVoyant: Bond Vote for Library Improvements? Book It!
The Montclairvoyant is bookish on a $5 million bond for the library.
MontClairVoyant: To Pay and Not to Pay, That Is the…Situation
Montclairvoyant ponders payments and nonpayments.


