The latest proposal to regulate hours for Montclair’s temporary skate park would have it open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, year-round.
Municipal Government
Montclair skate park hours not cut back, for now
A proposal to cut back the hours at Montclair’s temporary skate park has been tabled until the Township Council’s May 18 meeting to allow for more discussion between skaters and the park’s neighbors.
$100,000 more for library is contingent on opening Bellevue
The Montclair Public Library would see $100,000 more than slated in a municipal budget proposed a month ago, and taxpayers wouldn’t see as high of a municipal tax increase as expected under amendments made to the spending plan at a May 4 Township council meeting.
Reduced hours for skate park at Rand could be tabled
A change in hours to Montclair’s temporary skate park could be tabled in order to allow for more discussion between the skaters and the neighbors who surround the park.
How Montclair will use its American Rescue Funds is still up in the air
By JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news Montclair doesn’t expect to get final notice on the funds it’s expected to receive through the American Rescue Plan until July — too late to […]
Neighbors seek noise relief from skate park at Rand tennis courts
By JAIMIE JULIA WINTERS winters@montclairlocal.news A year after Montclair allowed a temporary skate park to be set up in two of its Rand Park tennis courts, some neighbors say the […]
Montclair council passes water bill increase set to begin in July
Montclair residents will see a new charge in their water bill in July, increasing water costs by between $25 and $62.25 a quarter for most households.
Montclair residents could see an increase in water bills
Montclair residents are expected to see another charge to their water bill that will increase water costs by between $25 and $62.25 a quarter for most households. The new addition will add an infrastructure charge.
Flat funding: Can Montclair library services, Bellevue branch return?
The township council is planning to continue the same funding levels it put in place in the pandemic. 21 staffers were let go last year.
Montclair prepares for legal weed
Now that recreational marijuana use is legal in New Jersey, Montclair has until Aug. 21 to implement laws regulating establishments that sell it.
Montclair Mayor Spiller appoints three new school board members
For the first time, the majority of members will be appointed by the current mayor, who is also the incoming president of the state’s teachers union.
Planning board advised to OK plans for Orange Road Garage
Montclair’s Planning Board members say they’re concerned the Orange Road garage won’t be able to accommodate enough cars for special events.
Montclair municipal tax bill could rise by 2.5%
The Montclair Township Council has introduced a $93.79 million budget that would result in a 2.48% increase in the municipal portion of a property owner’s tax bill — the first increase in three years.
Challenge for fixing flooding on Burnside Street: Contamination
Residents living on Montclair’s Burnside Street along the Second River have been experiencing flooding problems during heavy rainfalls for years.