It was still early enough in the pandemic that my Zoom meetings felt novel, and spring birdsong brought hope of a swift return to normalcy. Then the roar of a gasoline-powered blower drowned out both. The goldfinches outside took flight. Shutting my window only muffled the noise. You’re likely fortunate if loud lawn care is …
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Several Montclair police officers were recognized on Wednesday for their service to the community. During a celebration held at Edgemont Park, Robin Lavorato, Executive Director of the Essex Health and Wellness Recovery Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center recognized Detective Sergeant Charles Cunningham, along with Detective Michael Mickens, and Detective Macheo McClean for their efforts/assistance …
Throughout the weekend we were joined by special guests Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, County Commissioner Brendan Gill, and Montclair Township Councilors Peter Yacobellis (MPRCA-AC Council Liaison), David Cummings, Lori Price Abrams, Robert Russo, and Robin Schlager. Clean-ups were held at locations including the following, with leadership and support from the following individuals, groups, and neighborhood volunteers.
Tuesday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on all charges in the death of George Floyd — second- and third-degree murder charges, as well as a second-degree manslaughter charge. Floyd’s death under Chauvin’s knee was among the catalysts for a wave of activism in 2020 and beyond — including in Montclair. About 1,000 …
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Now that recreational marijuana use is legal in New Jersey, Montclair has until Aug. 21 to implement laws regulating establishments that sell it. Although smoking marijuana for those 21 years of age and older and on private property has been legal since February, municipalities are now dealing with their end of regulating sales — setting …
Local LGBTQ activists in Montclair launched a new LGBTQ organization. The organization promised educational, social, and leisure events to support and promote inclusivity and equality for LGBTs. Out Montclair was created to “foster community with and provide support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community of Montclair,” said a press release. Plans include a safe space …
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The first major hurdle to the project, the purchase of the land for $65 million from the Norfolk Southern Railway, is close to being cleared, Kagan said. The sale is being brokered by the Open Space Institute, and the trail, which lies roughly equally in Essex and Hudson counties, would eventually be owned and managed …
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Over just 12 hours, supporters raised more than $32,000 for a Montclair man suffering from a severe and at times life-threatening case of COVID-19 this week. Montclair resident Norma Tassy wrote in a GoFundMe campaign that her 22-year-old son, Jordan, was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 15. The next day, she said, he left the …
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Montclair, N.J. – Councilor At Large Peter Yacobellis acknowledged COVID-19 heroes and shared his vision for Montclair in a wide-ranging virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night that covered topics including rent stabilization, a proposed bike lane to connect with Essex-Hudson Greeway and Montclair’s 3.8 million American Rescue Plan allocation and protections for the LGBTQ community. …
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