Last year, the average public school salary in Montclair was $73,935.
NJ Spotlight
PSE&G Says Insurers Shortchanging It On Sandy Recovery Costs
If court finds for insurance firms, ratepayers could wind up paying the $400M difference.
Still Assessing Sandy’s Damage
An interactive map by NJ Spotlight shows just how many homes were hit.
NJ Spotlight: New Jersey’s Wealthiest Counties
The Garden State is home to some of the richest counties in the country.
In New Jersey, Colder Winter Could Push Home Heating Costs Higher
But even with below normal temperatures, NJ homeowners could pay less than residents of other states.
Debbie Galant: See You Around the Quad
Today, I leave Baristanet to begin an exciting new role at Montclair State University.
Anti-Bullying Law Runs Out of Cash
The cash for last year has been spent, none is appropriated for the next.
NJ Spotlight: If Budget is Approved, NJ Faces Fiscal Crisis Next Spring
Tax cut or not, the state is facing a net budget shortfall of $500 million to $1 billion next spring.
Mapping Health Insurance Coverage
In New Jersey, 14.4 percent of people under age 65 are not covered.
Interactive Map: State Aid to NJ Public Schools
The proposed New Jersey budget for the new fiscal year holds a modest, but welcome, increase in state aid to school districts.
What Does Your Municipality Pay in Taxes?
An interactive map by NJ Spotlight will tell you.
Property Taxes Up 20 Percent Under Christie
Under Christie, there’s been less property tax relief in the form of rebates and tax credits.
PSE&G Wins Special Incentives for Transmission Upgrades
Gray Street, Schmay Street. PSE&G will build 25 miles of new overhead transmission lines in Hudson and Essex County.
A New Bill Proposes Logging of State-Owned Forests
Would logging the Pine Barrens be good for them?


