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February 29, 2024

MONTCLAIR, NJ - A Montclair resident's routine coffee-making led to the discovery of a burglary attempt at a neighbor's home, according to Montclair Police Officials. An ordinary morning took an unexpected turn for a Montclair resident when he noticed suspicious activity outside his neighbor's ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Senior guard Evan O'Relly reached 1,000 points on the season as the top seeded Maroons coasted to victory over the Montclair Mounties in the quarterfinals of the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament by a score of 68-48.   Ridgewood was firing on all cylinders right from ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ--For any fan of The Sopranos, Bloomfield holds a place in their heart whether they even realize it or not. Anyone who watched the show clearly remembers the final episode where the Soprano family gathers one by one for dinner at Holsten's, a place that Tony claimed had "the best ...

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NATIONWIDE -- Lubricant eye ointment sold at CVS Pharmacy and Walmart stores in New Jersey is being recalled by its manufacturer over concerns about a lack of sterility, according to a Monday announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The India-based company Brassica Pharma Pvt.

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Mayor Spiller has announced that he won't seek re-election. Mayor Spiller, who took office in 2020 after serving on the township council as 3rd Ward Councilor, made his intentions known through a social media post on Thursday. In addition to his role as mayor, Spiller, who is a ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - A heated argument in a Montclair parking deck escalated to violence when one individual struck another with a chair, according to local police officials. The incident, which took place at the Bay Street Parking Deck, located on Pine Street in Montclair, occurred on February 24.

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council had another early-start meeting on February 27 – at 6 P.M. instead of 7 P.M. Councilor-at-Large Robert Russo was absent, and Deputy Mayor / First Ward Councilor William Hurlock arrived late, missing the votes on two out of three pending ordinances.  ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Heritage Middle School cafeteria hit capacity and a crowd gathered outside the school on Tuesday night as dozens of community members from Livingston and beyond addressed the Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) both in support of and in opposition to a registration-only event ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board meeting on February 26 was quick and efficient, with the board memorializing two applications and approving new members of the board for key committees within 22½ minutes.  Not a single member of the public attended the meeting in person. The hearing ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Education Committee has advanced a proposal to allow some school districts to ask voters to raise local property taxes over the current 2% cap to cover reductions in state support for the district. Districts facing cuts in state aid or spending below the state’s ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a $55.9 billion budget Tuesday -- the largest ever -- that he told a joint session of the Legislature would "ensure New Jersey retains its proud reputation as the best place, anywhere, to raise a family." The spending plan for Fiscal Year 25 increases ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Property owners in Montclair are reminded that the deadline for the 2024 Landlord Registration is fast approaching. Under Chapter 257 Rent Regulation, landlords are required to submit their annual registration forms along with a fee of $10.00 per dwelling unit by April 1st, ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board will be getting two new members, Geoffrey Borshof and Thamar Campbell. Montclair's Planning Board has seen the introduction of the two new faces as Class IV members. These new appointments, which were confirmed in an executive session at the Montclair ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The local animal shelter has received a significant boost thanks to a $20,000 grant from Mars Petcare. This generous contribution is set to enhance the lives of senior citizens in Montclair by making it easier for them to adopt or foster senior pets. The initiative is a ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Township officials has announced that resident can apply for the New Jersey SHARES has introduced the Municipal Customer Assistance Program (MCAP), offering crucial support to households facing financial challenges. This initiative aims to provide grants for water, sewer, ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair University is set to host an enlightening event dedicated to the preservation of local history, with a focus on the Howe House, a landmark of significant cultural and historical value in Montclair. Scheduled for February 29, 2024, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at Cole Hall Room ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Students from Buzz Aldrin Middle School have undertaken a project to beautify the Montclair Public Library's Children’s Department. Under the guidance of Mural Painting teacher Lauren Cirrito, the students have created a captivating ocean-themed mural for the Bellevue Avenue Branch, ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Four of Montclair High School seniors have been named as Finalists in the prestigious 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, school district officials announced. This achievement places Ryan Unruh, Anisa Uddin, Jacob Kugelmass, and Maya Kim among the top contenders for a ...

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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - As temperatures dip below freezing, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura have activated Code Blue procedures to ensure that homeless individuals have access to shelter during extreme winter weather. The Code Blue protocols ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - A bizarre incident occurred while Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) from the Montclair Ambulance Unit responded to a medical call. Montclair Police were called to Glenridge Avenue on February 18, 2024 after EMTs reported that they were attending to a patient when a suspect ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Police Department has released its weekly police blotter covering the period from February 13, 2024, to February 20, 2024, as follows: Motor Vehicle Crimes: February 14, 2024 (Lloyd Road): A complainant reported a Chevrolet work van break-in. Suspects shattered a ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - On February 18, 2024, an incident unfolded at Bareburger on Bloomfield Avenue, as reported by the restaurant's manager. Accoding to a police report, an intoxicated male entered the establishment and proceeded to harass paying customers. Upon being asked to depart, the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Turtle Back Zoo (TBZ) issued a statement that someone is posting a fake "deeply discounted offer on admissions" to various zoos, including TBZ.   A spokesperson stated, "We always look forward to welcoming visitors, but this is not our promotion. Many of our fellow ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Essex County Board of Commissioners recognize Montclair native during the annual celebration for African American History Month. Elsie Barrick, of Montclair, was among this year’s honorees at the Essex County Board of Commissioners’ annual celebration for African American History ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Montclair High School girls basketball team is the No. 9 seed in the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 tournament. The Mounties take on No. 8 seed Passaic Tech in the FIrst Round of the tournament.   Paterson Eastside is the top seed  Other matchups include; No. 1 seed ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory in Montclair is set to host an exhibition featuring over 100 sacred relics of Jesus Christ, the Holy Family, and various saints, martyrs, and blesseds. This event will take place on Saturday, February 24, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., inviting all to ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Natasha S. Alford, Vice President of Digital Content for theGrio and a CNN political analyst, will be releasing her memoir, "American Negra." This event is co-sponsored by CASA of Essex County and The Bibliophiles, Incorporated. Event Details: When: Wednesday, March 13th at 7 ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 14, 22-year-old Wiston 'Bebe' Perlaza and another pedestrian were struck by a motor vehicle near the Garden State Parkway overpass on Milton Ave. The Essex County Prosecutor, Theodore N. Stephens II announced on Sunday Feb. 18 that 42-year-old Dhkir ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Township Council had a light agenda centered around passing a couple of pending ordinances, as well as three first-reading ordinances, five resolutions, and the bill list, for its February 13 meeting.  However, the ongoing issues around the restoration of Woodman Field ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair police are investigating an incident that occurred at a dispensary in Montclair. Ascend dispensary employees reported that a customer grabbed a two 3.5 gram packages of cannabis and fled the premises upon discovering the establishment did not support Apple Pay. The ...

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