Out Montclair, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization established in 2021 to provide community, support, and solidarity for LGBTQ+ people, announced a date and preliminary details for the first-ever Montclair Pride on June 11, 2022.
When Montclair Councilor-at-large Peter Yacobellis was 17 and discovering his identity as a gay man, he got some devastating messages from society.
A petition to have Montclair voters decide whether the township should have an elected school board or continue with its mayor-elected board has been deemed “sufficient,” the group pushing for the vote announced Saturday. “This means that, barring a successful legal challenge or some other unforeseen event, the referendum question will be on the ballot …
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Repairs and renovations at school buildings are an inevitable expense. And it may be a good time to bite the bullet and make an investment in the local public school system, a Montclair council member says. Recently, Montclair Councilman Peter Yacobellis released a statement in response to conversations in Trenton around school construction funding and …
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Montclair’s first annual Disability Pride Parade and rally was such a big success that plans are in the works for next year’s event. “We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support the disability community. The event showed how far we have come but also how much further we need to go as …
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American Express announced Wednesday that Ray’s Luncheonette is a winner of a $40,000 grant. Ray’s Luncheonette is one of 25 historic and culturally significant restaurants in the U.S. owned by underrepresented groups that will receive funding through the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grant Program. Each restaurant will receive $40,000 in grants funded by American Express …
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It was still early enough in the pandemic that my Zoom meetings felt novel, and spring birdsong brought hope of a swift return to normalcy. Then the roar of a gasoline-powered blower drowned out both. The goldfinches outside took flight. Shutting my window only muffled the noise. You’re likely fortunate if loud lawn care is …
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Several Montclair police officers were recognized on Wednesday for their service to the community. During a celebration held at Edgemont Park, Robin Lavorato, Executive Director of the Essex Health and Wellness Recovery Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center recognized Detective Sergeant Charles Cunningham, along with Detective Michael Mickens, and Detective Macheo McClean for their efforts/assistance …
Throughout the weekend we were joined by special guests Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, County Commissioner Brendan Gill, and Montclair Township Councilors Peter Yacobellis (MPRCA-AC Council Liaison), David Cummings, Lori Price Abrams, Robert Russo, and Robin Schlager. Clean-ups were held at locations including the following, with leadership and support from the following individuals, groups, and neighborhood volunteers.
Tuesday, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on all charges in the death of George Floyd — second- and third-degree murder charges, as well as a second-degree manslaughter charge. Floyd’s death under Chauvin’s knee was among the catalysts for a wave of activism in 2020 and beyond — including in Montclair. About 1,000 …
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