Matt Kadosh

5 days ago | montclairlocal.news | Matt Kadosh

Defying the results of a community survey, the Montclair school board on Wednesday approved a calendar for the 2025-26 academic year that will recognize most of the holidays the district has previously acknowledged but, as a result, will run classes later into June than the usual time. The calendar starts Sept. 4 and will end June 25, school board member Jada Roman told Montclair Local following the meeting. The board approved the calendar by a vote of 6-1. Two members abstained from voting.

6 days ago | montclairlocal.news | Matt Kadosh

A book-filled room at Montclair State University known as the “Classics Library” could become lost to the ages as the university plans to convert the space for another purpose. English major Jazmin Perez, a junior, said students and staff use the small library as a seminar space, study room and social space that helps to generate a sense of community. “There’s a myth club that would meet in here,” Perez, 22, said, speaking via Zoom from the space at Dickson Hall.

1 week ago | montclairlocal.news | Matt Kadosh

Authorities have lifted lockdowns placed Wednesday morning at Montclair High School and Renaissance at Rand Middle School while sheriff’s officers chased a suspect wanted on undisclosed charges. The “shelter in place,” which the district ordered at about 10:30 a.m. his since been lifted, Interim Superintendent Damen Cooper said in a message to the school community. The Essex County Sheriff’s Office was carrying out a “warrant arrest” on Central Avenue, according to police Lt. Terence Turner.

1 week ago | montclairlocal.news | Matt Kadosh

Supporters of Montclair’s Clary Anderson Arena filled the council chambers Tuesday night where they lobbied the township for greater investment in the aging facility. The pleas to the council come after township inspectors on April 23 found a series of safety issues, including “numerous” code violations. Council members had publicly discussed a potential emergency closure of the rink the day before the inspections.

1 week ago | montclairlocal.news | Matt Kadosh

A public hearing on Montclair’s draft affordable housing plan drew significant turnout Monday night. A majority of people expressed support for the plan. Some suggested revisions. Residents spoke for about an hour-and-a-half after the township’s planning and community development director presented on the 66-page draft plan. Among them were Jennifer Nelson. a Montclair’s South End resident. Nelson has been renting for the past 10 years and worries she could be priced out.