From September 1 to November 30, a migratory bird counter watches the brilliant blue sky at the Montclair Hawkwatch.
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Montclair Foundation Awarded $337K to Replace Van Vleck House Roof
The total cost of the project is $650,000. Packer said the Montclair Foundation’s Capital Campaign is focused on raising the balance of the funds needed.
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Valero Gas Station: New Prices Have Montclair Locals Buzzing
The new owner said his main goal has been to improve the condition of the gas station while continuing to keep the prices down to satisfy local customers.
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Bloomfield Receives $3.2 Million for Lion Gate Park
The Lion Gate Park project incorporated three major components: Active Recreational Facilities, a Freshwater Wetlands Complex, and a Field House to support park operations.
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Montclair Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Bonsal Preserve
The event generated over $2,700 in donations, 100% of which will go toward the continued preservation of the Preserve.
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Montclair Witch Hazel Tree Now A ‘Champion Tree’
Located on Marston Place in Montclair, this tree is the largest Witch Hazel reported in Essex County and the largest reported in the state.
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Montclair Library Deals with Broken HVAC ‘One Day at a Time’
The library, which usually serves as Montclair’s main cooling center during the summer, has already been hit quite hard with emergency HVAC and elevator repair bills
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Bill Pascrell, New Jersey’s 14-Term Congressman, Dies at 87
Remembered as a “giant of New Jersey,” Pascrell was first elected to Congress in 1996. He served on the House Ways and Means Committee since 2007.
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Flooded Again: Storm Strikes Montclair’s Studio Playhouse
Severe thunderstorms struck the Montclair area Sunday evening with flash flooding that made local streets impassible. The storm took a toll on Studio Playhouse.
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A Week of Free Rides: Murphy Announces NJ Transit Fare Holiday
Governor Murphy today announced a transit fare holiday for all customers from August 26 through September 2, 2024. During this period, fares will be waived for all modes of transportation, offering free rides across the NJ TRANSIT network as a “Thank You” to the hundreds of thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit.
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New Director Details Expansive Vision for Library System
As a child, Radwa Ali was a frequent visitor to her local library in Plainsboro, near Princeton, after immigrating there from Egypt at the age of seven. Her early experiences shaped her love for libraries and their role in community building.
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Menendez Found Guilty, More Calls for Resignation
“If he refuses to resign from the Senate, he should be expelled. New Jersey deserves leadership that puts the people and our country first – not profit or self interest.” – Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
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Governor, Officials Announce Plan to Address NJ Transit Train Troubles
Montclair commuters will start paying more today for NJ Transit service, but the timing of the fare hike is a slap in the face after weeks of commuting chaos.
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Montclair Center BID’s Jason Gleason Resigns
Jason Gleason, Montclair Center BID’s executive director, has announced his resignation, effective August 1, 2024.
