Although Montclair State University is not requiring students to be tested before they leave campus for the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 26, they do conduct routine testing on certain populations, spokesperson Andrew Mees said.
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COVID-19: New Jersey could see first vaccines in December
Murphy said Friday, Nov. 20, that, if the FDA approval is given, the state could receive its first shipment of 130,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine in mid-December, hopefully followed by a first shipment of Moderna’s vaccine in late December.
Montclair Restaurants brace for cold weather
As the weather turns cold, Montclair restaurants must now contend with winter as well as the challenges presented by COVID-19 restrictions.
Montclair schools see many new hires, but also several departures
Since the start of the 2020-2021 school year on July 1, 22 staff members have filed leave requests for this school year. Of those, 13 have since completed their leave period and returned to work.
Latino community faces challenges of COVID-19
Advocates, who recently learned that three Hispanic gardeners had fallen ill with COVID-19, worry about the virus’s spread in the Latino community.
Delay of school reopening angers some parents
Montclair’s elementary schools were scheduled to reopen for hybrid learning on Nov. 16, while the middle and high schools were scheduled to reopen on Nov. 30. It’s the second delay for the district after ventilation problems were discovered in September.
Library tries to cope with reduced operating budget, staff cuts
Earlier this year, the township informed library officials that they would not receive the full amount of additional funding they had requested, forcing the library to lay off 21 hourly employees in October, said library Director Peter Coyl.
COVID-19: Officials asking New Jerseyans to stay vigilant as we head into Thanksgiving
New COVID-19 cases continued to break over 4,000 and hospitalizations climbed to just under 2,500 last night.
COVID-19: New Jersey clamps down gatherings; Montclair starts recovery task force
On Sunday, New Jersey reported 4,540 COVID-19 cases: the highest daily number at any time during the pandemic. Saturday had the second-highest number at 4,395, up from 3,399 reported on Friday. Today, Nov. 16, new cases totaled 2,232.
What happens to feral cats during COVID?
Vet clinics closed from mid-March until the first or second week of May because they were not considered essential, which meant feral cats were not serviced during the shutdown.
Marijuana public question passes – but it’s not legal just yet
The regulations will likely mimic those on cigarettes and alcohol, which limit sales to people 21 years of age or older. Marijuana likely will be sold through dispensaries with weight limits per purchase. Public consumption will be illegal, and motorists who use it could be subject to DUI charges.
COVID-19: Local government can decide when businesses close due to pockets of COVID
Since Monday, Nov. 9, New Jersey has seen 10,472 new cases, Gov. Phil Murphy said. Today, Essex County had the most new cases of any county, with more than 400 new cases reported, Murphy said.
Officials seek answers to funding questions for body worn cameras
Cost concerns led Governor Phil Murphy recently vetoed a bill requiring that all uniformed Law Enforcement Officers wear body worn camera
A switch in power service — Montclair in transition to a new supplier
Township residents currently participating in the community energy aggregation program will be temporarily transitioned back to getting their electricity through PSE&G.