30-Year Master Plan Element, Russian Spies' Home For Sale, School Reports and More

Residents Raise Concerns Over 30-Year Master Plan Element

Montclair wants to direct its future population growth into multistory buildings around its train stations during the next three decades, but residents questioned the impact of this vision and its effect on the historical character of the township. 

Former Russian Spies' Home on the Market

The house that was once called home by two Russian spies and their two young daughters is now on the housing market. 

The Montclair Police Department wants to bolster its ranks this year and is requesting a 6.6 percent increase to its 2013 budget. 

The Montclair Public Library called for an increase of $165,000 to its 2013 budget as administrators and volunteers take on growing circulation and attendance. 

New State Formula Will Measure Student Growth

The Montclair School District will soon release student performance data that is calculated using the state’s new methodology. 

The Board of Education had to defend a survey given to students this week that cost the district $95,000. 

Female Lieutenant Honored for Counterterrorism Work With Feds

A Montclair Police Department lieutenant earned recognition and honors from the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders this week for her service with both local and federal law enforcement agencies. 

Tick Tock Manager Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder Charge

The manager of the Tick Tock Diner pleaded not guilty Friday to charges claiming he plotted to murder his uncle, the co-owner of the Clifton landmark restaurant.

Hundreds Come Out for a Taste of Montclair

The sundry flavors of the township’s plentiful restaurant scene were on display at the Rotary Club’s Taste of Montclair on Monday night. 

Four burglaries were reported last weekend on Gates and North Mountain avenues and Llewellyn and Valley roads, according to Montclair Police. 

Crews Install Retaining Wall at Edgemont Park

On Monday, crews could be seen placing double stacking large grey-colored blocks around the edge of the pond. This base portion of the wall will be different from the slate gray upper portion, according to the township. Construction of the wall will continue in sections. 

Montclair Adult School Celebrates Poetry Month

In celebration of Poetry Month, the Adult School of Montclair will bring Project V.O.I.C.E. and its acclaimed poets Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye to Montclair on Thursday, April 25, for two workshops and a live performance.

Alexander Endorsed by Bishop Reginald Jackson

Bishop Dr. Reginald T. Jackson announced his endorsement of Mark Alexander this week in the 34th District Democratic Primary on June 4.

Gill Gets Endorsement from Democracy of America

State Sen. Nia Gill (D-Essex) was endorsed this week by the Essex County chapter of Democracy for America,  a leading national grassroots organization dedicated to advancing progressive candidates and causes.

Adopt These Montclair Kitties: Dharma and Karma

These pretty kitties are looking to be adopted as a pair. 

Seven-month-old Dharma and Karma were dropped off at the Montclair Township Animal Shelter's doorstep a few months ago. These rambunctious cats are sisters (Karma has the darker face), love to play with one another and, of course, always come running when treats are being handed out. 

Montclair Patch Looking for Facebook Cover Photo

Montclair Patch is taking photo submissions to be used as its Facebook cover photo. 

The rules are simple: All photos have to be of something in Montcliar. Pictures of people are not preferred. 

Montclair NAACP Hosts Student NJ ACT-SO Awards on April 21

The Montclair Branch of the NAACP will announce the student winners who competed in the New Jersey State Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics on Saturday at Central High School in Newark, located at 246 18th Ave.

A ceremony honoring the student winners will also be held at Montclair High School on April 21 at 2 p.m. in the Montclair High School auditorium.