Opinion

Writer David Korfhage says don't just stay in the Sustainable Essex Alliance — choose to pay about $5 a month for cleaner energy.

Writer Thomas J. Russo, a former Montclair police chief, worries about disproportionate enforcement on minority and urban communities.

Writer Peter Holm of Quiet Montclair says he's looking forward to some peaceful days without the noise of gas-powered leaf blowers, but there's more to it.

Writer Tom Stults says if he were a teacher, he'd "proudly return to my classroom."

Writer Alfred Berutti says the county is running a clean, efficient operation.

Writer Bob Russo, a Montclair Township councilman, says he advocated for the earlier rules in the 1990s as well.

Writer Sandra Lang says she's not surprised taxes are high, if employees who have left still get paid.

Writer David Grill says once teachers are vaccinated, then it's time to open schools.

Writer Grange Habermann says getting a vaccine is a lot like getting a ticket to see the Pope — or Elton John.

Seniors may be more vulnerable, Leah Johnston-Rowbotham says — but they have lots to contribute to Montclair and beyond.