“Everyone has the right to plead the Fifth,” Cassino said. “If you did a crime, you probably should plead the Fifth….Voters are not a jury. Voters absolutely think if someone pleads the Fifth, they’re guilty of something.” montclairlocal.news/2025/05/all-ey…

Parents in Montclair are pressing the school district for both a forensic audit of district finances and a reversal of the district’s decision to cut an elementary vice principal position. montclairlocal.news/2025/05/montcl…

Who says covering Township Council isn't fun? My report here on the town's approval of a liquor license for a new Iron Chef restaurant coming to Montclair. - bit.ly/3FsJGFW

The NJEA has given $40M to the super PAC backing its president Sean Spiller's campaign for governor. The super PAC has spent $37.5M. Spiller's actual campaign, by contrast, has spent a whopping $342,058.84. But you know, no coordination between the two.

Civic engagement from the comfort of your own home. Montclair's town council is considering allowing remote public comment at meetings. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/montcl…

As they, and every other agency, should. It encourages greater participation in government. Showing up in person is hard for people with jobs, busy parents, people with disabilities, etc.

“One fear you should not have is that you’re going to have abortion care or reproductive healthcare that is in line with the 1800s,” Sherrill said. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/sherri…

Cell phones in Montclair schools must be "off and away" during the instructional day. That's the decision of the MontclairPublicSchoolsNJ Board of Education. According to the PTAC, parents have mixed views on the issue. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/montcl…

Two people were transported to area hospitals – one by helicopter – Sunday evening after a single car crash at Sylvan Place and Erie Street, according to authorities and witnesses. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/patien…

Going into Election Day, Montclair had the second-highest number of ballots cast countywide. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/montcl…

Sherrill will face Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli in November

“I’m ready to shake up the status quo. And Jack he’s not change. He’s a re-run. He’s a ghost of elections past,” Sherrill told a cheering crowd in Morristown. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/primar…

Here's how Montclair, NJ plans to spend its affordable housing dollars. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/how-mo…

Here at the Brookdale Park rally where over 5k ppl are in attendance.

Thousands of protesters looked up and waved as an angry orange balloon depicting President Trump rose high into the air Saturday at Brookdale Park. “We will never, ever let our Democracy die for a dictator,” said NJ Assemblywoman Carmen Morales.

A protest against Trump drew thousands to Montclair earlier today. Report for Montclair Local - Baristanet Montclair Local here. montclairlocal.news/2025/06/things…

The ex Montclair elementary school teacher indicted on charges he made a “terroristic threat” against his principal asserted in court Monday that his mental illness is to blame. The threats caused the district to close all school buildings Jan. 13. - bit.ly/4eao9P8