Montclair not-for-profits apply for funds to continue good work
By Kelly Nicholaides
for Montclair LocalSeven civic groups and organizations asked Montclair for a combined $221,900 in grant funding for programs aimed at teaching financial literacy, lifting people out of poverty, mentoring, preventing homelessness, helping...
Montclair Seniors in Taxis program will not run in 2019
By ERIN ROLL
roll@montclairlocal.newsMontclair’s Seniors in Taxis program has reached the end of the line.The township announced on Thursday that the pilot program for discounted taxi fares for senior citizens would not be continuing in...
Mountainside Park baseball field to get $600K improvements
By Kelly Nicholaides
for Montclair LocalImprovements planned for Mountainside Park will alleviate swampy conditions that occur after rain. In November, the Montclair Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board made the recommendation of a new...
Environment commission pushes for deer assessment
By Kelly Nicholaides
for Montclair LocalTo get a handle on the extent of the deer problems in Montclair, the Environmental Commission will recommend that the township conduct an assessment.“We spoke to a bunch of organizations...
Parking fines to more than double in parts of downtown
By Kelly Nicholaides
for Montclair LocalIn a move to address parking issues in Montclair, the mayor and council unanimously passed ordinances to allow residents more flexibility in parking, while doubling parking violation fines in mostly...
Homeless numbers on the rise; need could be greater this winter
By Jaimie Julia Winters
winters@montclairlocal.newsAs social workers and volunteers who work with the area’s homeless population prepare for the winter season, they are anticipating a greater need based on numbers just released by #NJCounts.On a...
MEC investigating deer count to assess numbers
The Montclair Environmental Commission is recommending that a deer count be conducted to assess the number of deer and their locations.
Montclair dog owners want a place to unleash pups
By Jaimie Julia Winters
winters@montclairlocal.newsCary Chevat told the Township Council that for years he’s been doing something illegal. Chevat and a group of dog owners have been meeting up at Edgemont Memorial Park late at...
Renters fighting back on large rent increases by new owners
After receiving leases with up to 30 percent rent increases, residents fight back.
Montclair rehires contractor for fall tree planting
The mayor and council approved a contract for fall tree planting with the landscaping company used for the last two years to plant trees along the tree belts.