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March 28, 2024

MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council found itself once again dealing with the Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment plan at its March 26 meeting, as a first-reading ordinance.  The plan was voted on again to address the concern that the original ordinance approving the plan was improperly passed ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – East Main Media is thrilled to announce that Brian Brodeur, our Founder & CEO, has won the Best Home Grown Music Video Award at the 2024 Garden State Film Festival. The award recognizes outstanding projects fully produced in New Jersey and honors Brodeur’s work producing and ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met for only the fourth time in 2024 on March 25.  The meeting did not involve a hearing for a project, rather it concerned a review for one.  The review centered on a capital project planned by the Montclair Board of Education that would produce ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - A suspect was observed on camera throwing a rock through a church window, says police. According to the Montclair police, they are actively seeking a man believed to have vandalized a Montclair church by throwing a rock through its windows on two separate occasions last ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair High School's Head Football Coach Jermain Johnson has been chosen to serve as a coach at the upcoming Phil Simms North-South All-Star Football Classic. The event, scheduled for June 9 at Kean University, brings together top high school football talent for a game ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - A pharmacy technician at the CVS on Claremont Avenue experienced an unexpected encounter last week when a customer, dissatisfied with service at the pharmacy's drive-thru, retaliated by throwing a liquid at the worker. Montclair police are investigating the incident, which took ...

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NEW JERSEY — It may not be a good idea to tell the next State Trooper who pulls you over that he or she looks “sexy” in their crisp uniform. That ploy probably won’t help talk your way out of a traffic summons or an arrest. However, a new survey by “Wealth of Geeks” really does rank New ...

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Montclair, NJ – Wendy A. Tiburcio, known to many in the Montclair community as the digital creator @themontclairnista, is proud to announce her candidacy for Montclair Township Council - Third Ward. With a passion for community building, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a drive for ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Assembly passed a resolution Monday to “reaffirm freedom of access and protection of reproductive health care services,” including in vitro fertilization (IVF), in New Jersey. The resolution was a direct response to an Alabama Supreme Court ruling earlier this ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair School District's Board of Education has given its unanimous nod to the tentative budget for the academic year 2024-25. It will be moving forward to the County for approval, says officials. With an estimated operating budget of around $147 million, the plan aims to ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on Congress and President Biden to raise the threshold for the federal poverty level in states like New Jersey. The resolution, SCR-93, is an official expression of state support for a proposal introduced by Rep.

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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - In response to the ongoing challenges of food insecurity and the financial strain caused by inflation, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the organization of a Spring Emergency Food Distribution Event. Aimed at supporting families in need, the event will ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair State University recently celebrated its tenth annual French Day, drawing a crowd of over 250 high school students from across New Jersey. According to University officials, the event, held on March 6, 2024, aimed to immerse students in the French language and its diverse ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND - The LBI Job Fair returns for its sixth year . This is opportunity to secure Long Beach Island area jobs for summer for people of all ages. The event will take place on Saturday, April 6th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Boulevard ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A. Did you know that Vitamin A deficiencies can result in poor eyesight and other ocular conditions. However, eating more carrots and taking vitamin A supplements does not improve vision or reverse conditions. The rumor about carrots improving ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Thousands of people flocked to a church in Montclair to observe hundreds of sacred relics on display. According to the Archdiocese of Newark, on February 24, nearly 200 sacred relics connected to Jesus Christ, the Holy Family, and a host of saints were showcased at Our Lady of ...

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BEACH HAVEN - Mark your calendars@ The Fourth Annual Beach Haven Tuna Open will take place June 8-15, 2024.  The schedule of events is listed below. More details will be available soon at www.tunaopen.com  

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - With the Leap Day deadline for filing nomination petitions for the seven Montclair council seats having passed and the candidates for the May 14 municipal election for mayor and councilors set, the Montclair Township Council conducted a conference meeting on March 12 that led to all ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - An alarm was triggered at Grove Pharmacy after suspects threw a large rock and broke the glass door, says Montclair Police officials. On March 7, officers were called to Grove Pharmacy in response to a triggered burglar alarm at around 3:40 AM. Upon arrival, officers discovered ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- Frank Sanchez, the principal of Columbia High School, was arrested last Friday, March 8 on charges of Second Degree Felony of Child Endangerment and Simple Assault.  According to a statement from Thomas Fennelly, chief assistant prosecutor for Essex County, Sanchez was put on ...

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TRENTON — Advocates for transparency and open government testified Monday, March 11, against an overhaul to the state’s Open Public Records Act as government interests lauded the measure. The bill (S-2930), which if passed would be the first major update to the state’s public records law in over ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - A recent inspection by a local Code Enforcement Officer revealed significant vandalism at a vacant property located on Upper Mountain Upon further investigation, it became evident that the structure had suffered extensive damage. According to what was reported to police, the ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - A North Willow Street resident's morning routine took an unexpected turn when his 2013 Volkswagen Passat began emitting unusual noises upon starting. Concerned, the vehicle owner visited his mechanic for a diagnostic check, only to discover that his catalytic converter had been ...

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Nutraceutical recalls about 102,100 Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash due to risk of poisoning, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled mouthwash contains ethanol in a concentration which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair State University officials have announced that alums of MSU and Bloomfield College have formed a record label. Corey Morgart and Therese Sheridan, graduates of Bloomfield College and Montclair State University, respectively, have united their expertise in Music ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - AAPI Montclair is excited to host its third annual Color Run on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in a spirited celebration of the Indian festival of Holi and the Thai New Year, Songkran. Following the success of last year's event, which attracted over 1,200 participants and spectators, the ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Todd Huffman, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, has been honored as CFO of the Year by Ardent Health Services. This prestigious award is given yearly to a CFO who ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Township officials have announced that Upper Mountain Avenue, stretching from Watchung Avenue to Berkeley Place, is scheduled for closure due to a water main construction project. The closure will commence on Monday, March 4th, 2024, and will affect the area between the ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The following blotter was released by the Montclair Police Department for the week of February 20, 2024 – February 27, 2024: Theft  February 21, 2024 (Claremont Avenue): The resident reported that he received a notification that  a package had been delivered to his front door.

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New Jersey has a rich musical history. The birth home to everyone from Frank Sinatra to Whitney Houston and Red Bank’s very own legendary William “Count” Basie,  the Garden State grows musical talent as much as it does cranberries. For all of New Jersey’s musical wealth, Newark earns special ...

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