Major Jennings, vice principal at Buzz Aldrin Middle School, was named as Renaissance acting principal to replace Putrino during the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
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Senior citizens call for restart of senior center talks
If the United Way building does not include a township-operated senior center, it will not be able to go ahead with its planned renovations, since the senior center was a condition of the Board of Adjustment giving its approval.
COVID-19: DOE promises to work with districts on reopening plans
As of Wednesday, Sept. 2, 434 districts have declared that they will be pursuing a hybrid model; 242 will be opening with all-remote education; 68 will have in-person education only, and 22 schools will have a combination of different reopening models.
Montclair schools hope for November reopening
Superintendent Jonathan Ponds said officials hoped to have the buildings ready for students to return the first week in November.
Montclair police blotter: Sept. 2, 2020
The police blotter is provided to Montclair Local at the discretion of the Montclair Police Department and may not reflect the complete scope of police activity.
Montclair Art Museum to open, weekends only
The Montclair Art Museum will open its doors on Friday, Sept. 12. It will have weekend hours, and follow CDC guidlines.
COVID-19: Restaurants, movie theaters can reopen Sept. 4
On Aug. 31, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that eateries can start offering indoor dining, and movie theaters and indoor performance venues can reopen, but will be subject to capacity limits and social distancing guidelines.
Freeholders no longer; Murphy signs bill to change name
The word freeholder will die as an official governmental title at year’s end.
Judge gives Montclair five days to hand over residents’ emails, cellphone numbers
Montclair plans to appeal a judge’s ruling that the township must turn over its lists of residents’ email addresses and cellphone numbers to a group opposed to the rent-control ordinance approved in April.
With many school buildings remaining closed, NJ dedicates $250 million for child care
With more school districts deciding to choose all-remote learning or hybrid instruction, working parents face child care challenges as the pandemic continues into the fall.
Family seeks to raze 1905 house; HPC reviewing site of asbestos contamination
The Historic Preservation Commission has received its first request for demolition of a home since the new “knockdown” law was enacted last year.
COVID-19 concerns lead to discussions of teacher protests, strikes on national level
In New York, the city’s American Federation of Teachers chapter announced that members would go on strike if they felt the schools were not safe due to COVID-19. As in New Jersey, teachers in New York are prohibited from striking.
Montclair movie-going on hold
Movie theaters in New Jersey are closed for now. The Bellevue will re-open; it is unclear what will hapen to the Clairidge.
Ventilation issues holding Montclair school district back
The Montclair School District has chosen to start the school year remotely, in large part because of ventilation issues in the schools.