$77.8M Township Budget Introduced With Tax Increase, Community Farming Regs, School Gets State Honors

Montclair Municipal Taxes Expected to Rise 2.4% in 2013

Montclair taxes will increase in 2013. 

The municipal tax levy will rise 2.4 percent this year, or $1.25 million, according to a preliminary budget presented by Township Manager Marc Dashield at Tuesday's council meeting.

At 25 Years Montclair HOMECorp Buys Its 100th Residence

A Montclair nonprofit recently reached a milestone to accompany its 25th anniversary. 

Homes of Montclair Ecumenical Corp, a community-based organization that promotes affordable housing in town, bought its 100th property on Feb. 16.

Winning Streak Comes To An End for Montclair State Women's Basketball Team

The women’s basketball team at Montclair State University suffered its first loss of the season Friday and was bumped out of the NCAA Divisional III Tournament, but not before securing the longest winning streak in school history. 

Montclair's Watchung Elementary Named a State 'Reward School'

A Montclair elementary school has been recognized as one of the highest performing schools in New Jersey. 

Watchung Elementary School was named as a High Performing Reward School by the state's Department of Education this week. Watchung School was one of 112 schools in the state to receive the honor. 

A major telecommunications company with a store in Montclair was burglarized and dozens of cellular smart phones worth tens of thousands of dollars were taken last weekend, according to police. 

Once a quiet farming community, current residents are taking a renewed interest in community gardening. While there are only a handful of inquires a year, Director of Planning and Community Development Janice Talley said township code is completely silent on the topic. 

Township to Address Homelessness With Eye on Purchasing Former S.S. Building

Montclair is taking a shared-vision approach to assisting the homeless within its borders as it looks to acquire the former Social Security Administration Building on Bloomfield Avenue. 

Montclair Miniaturized With LEGOs [Photo Gallery]

What would Montclair look like if it were created from LEGOs? Parents and students found out last week at the Montclair Art Museum.

During the museum's Free First Thursday Nights on March 7, architect Stephen Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops led those who attended through rebuilding landmarks in town from LEGOs.

Montclair's Church Street Goes Green for St. Paddy's Day [Video]

Wayne Robbins points his camera at Church Street as local businesses prepare for St. Patrick's Day on Sunday.

The latest "Inside Montclair" video looks at the treats, clothes, drinks and gifts on display this week on Montclair's most popular street. 

Montclair-Boonton Line Extended as Electric Trains Return to Hoboken

As of Sunday March 24, electric-powered trains will run to and from the Hoboken Terminal again, New Jersey Transit announced on Tuesday. 

The restoration of service will add two additional trains to the local Montclair-Boonton Line. 

Montclair Appoints New Deputy Municipal Clerk

Juliet Lee was sworn in as Montcliar's deputy municipal clerk by Municipal Clerk Linda Wanat at the council meeting on Tuesday. Lee began her tenure at town hall on March 4.

Public Meeting on Master Plan Rescheduled for April 10

The Montclair Planning Board has rescheduled its public hearing on the Master Plan's "Unified Land Use and Circulation Element" to Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building, at 205 Claremont Ave.

The meeting was originally scheduled for April 8.

Insider's View on Today's Media Presented at Montclair State

Get an insider's view on today's media landscape at a discussion led by President and CEO of PBS Paula Kerger at Montclair State Univesrity on Tuesday, March 19.

Knowing Your Limits: Learn Your Heart Rate and Exercising Thresholds

Cycling instructor Dickson Lane at the YMCA of Montclair suggests how to use a heart rate monitor, offers other exercising tips, and looks at anaerobic and lactic thresholds.

Edgemont Park Construction: Week 2

Crews proceeded with work at Edgemont Park as the construction effort entered its second week. 

On Wednesday, a large portion of the northern field could be seen tilled and gravel laid where construction crews will enter the park. 

American Abstraction at Montclair Art Museum [Video]

In the latest installment of "A Minute at the Montclair Art Museum," art educator Peg Kenselaar takes a look at Richard Anuskiewicz's "Orange-Edged Light Green Square."

Adopt This Montclair Feline: Grimwald

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year by welcoming a new friendly feline into your home. 

This white and orange cat's name is Grimwald and he is up for adoption at the Montclair Township Animal Shelter.