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Montclair Lands $36.7M from State for Major Library Overhauls, Expansions
“People don’t just learn from books anymore,” Library Director Radwa Ali told Montclair Local. “They learn from actively engaging with the content and with their teachers and with each other. So you really need to design the…
Obituary: James W. Wasko
Mr. Wasko inspired tens of thousands of people through his passion for music over 60 years of teaching and conducting. His love of music was only surpassed by his love for his family....
Montclair Reverses Course, Approves Plan for 7 Apartments, Commercial Space
The Montclair board made its decision after residents both for and against the project spoke during an at-times heated comment session....
Montclair Makos Complete First Full Year as Competitive Water Polo Program
"We've seen significant development not only in their water polo skills, but also in their confidence, teamwork, and love for the sport. Completing our first full competitive year is a major accomplishment for everyone…
Montclair Is Losing Its Trees — and No One Is Counting (Letter to the Editor)
The letter writer states: "Between 2020 and 2025, at least 4,786 trees came down—a floor figure, given inadequate records and unpermitted removals. Townwide, every year was a loss."...
Montclair Resident Creates Happy to Chat Bench Project to Spark Conversation
Two benches now sit at Montclair Public Library’s Bellevue Avenue Branch as part of a growing national effort to reduce loneliness through simple…
https://montclairlocal.news/2026/06/montclair-happy-to-chat-bench-project/
Suspects Flee after Breaking into Eagle Rock Way Home, Police Say
Police said the suspects tried multiple door handles before using a crowbar to force entry. About a minute later, three suspects were seen running out the rear door while two others exited through the front....
Montclair School Board OKs New Assistant Business Administrator
The Montclair Public Schools has a new assistant business administrator, and the school board is set to renew a contract with its interim school business administrator on Wednesday....
Uncle Momo to Close, Ending More Than a Decade in Montclair
Uncle Momo, the longtime Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant, announced it was closing, citing rent increases and economic pressures....
Montclair Film Launches Visionary Award and Fund Honoring Evelyn McGee Colbert
Evelyn McGee Colbert helped grow Montclair Film from a fledgling festival into one of New Jersey's leading arts nonprofits. Now, the organization is honoring her legacy....
Montclair Local
The Montclair board made its decision after residents both for and against the project spoke during an at-times heated comment session.
“People don’t just learn from books anymore,” Library Director Radwa Ali told Montclair Local. “They learn from actively engaging with the content and with their teachers and with each other. So you really need to design the spaces that accommodate that."
Mr. Wasko inspired tens of thousands of people through his passion for music over 60 years of teaching and conducting. His love of music was only surpassed by his love for his family.
"We've seen significant development not only in their water polo skills, but also in their confidence, teamwork, and love for the sport. Completing our first full competitive year is a major accomplishment for everyone involved."
The letter writer states: "Between 2020 and 2025, at least 4,786 trees came down—a floor figure, given inadequate records and unpermitted removals. Townwide, every year was a loss."
Two benches now sit at Montclair Public Library’s Bellevue Avenue Branch as part of a growing national effort to reduce loneliness through simple human connection.
Police said the suspects tried multiple door handles before using a crowbar to force entry. About a minute later, three suspects were seen running out the rear door while two others exited through the front.
The Montclair Public Schools has a new assistant business administrator, and the school board is set to renew a contract with its interim school business administrator on Wednesday.
Evelyn McGee Colbert helped grow Montclair Film from a fledgling festival into one of New Jersey's leading arts nonprofits. Now, the organization is honoring her legacy.
