Montclair-based doctor dies in pedestrian accident
by ERIN ROLL
roll@montclairlocal.news
Authorities are investigating after a Montclair-based doctor was killed in a pedestrian accident this week.
Jan Huston-Pryor, 66, is believed to have been struck by a motor vehicle near her home in Essex...
Montclair Animal Shelter persists after fire
Linda Moss
Moss@montclairlocal.news
Nearly a year after a devastating fire, with repairs not completed yet, the Montclair Township Animal Shelter is soldiering on and successfully finding homes for dogs and cats. As part of its efforts,...
Train strikes vehicle on tracks in Upper Montclair
A NJ Transit train collided with a vehicle stopped on the tracks near the Upper Montclair train station late Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. at the Bellevue Avenue grade crossing. The train...
Montclair Fire Department gets new insurance rating
The Montclair Local has received this press release from Katya Wowk, communications director for the Township of Montclair:The Montclair Township Fire Department reached an important milestone in its continued commitment to excellence – the...
Montclair police investigate swastika graffiti
by ERIN ROLL
roll@montclairlocal.news
Police are investigating after someone apparently spray-painted a swastika on a rock in Nishuane Park.
The graffiti was noticed on a rock near the park’s basketball court early last week.
Montclair Police Lt....
Montclair pursues SAFE Streets program
by ERIN ROLL
roll@montclairlocal.newsA long-term project in Montclair to make more of the township’s streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as motorists, could be taking a few more steps forward this spring.
Montclair is...
Montclair police, clergy setting up chaplain program
by ERIN ROLL
roll@montclairlocal.newsThe Montclair Police Department will be adding some chaplains to its ranks.
The department is bringing back a chaplain program as part of its community outreach efforts, as well as to assist during...