BY Debbie Galant | Sunday, Dec 26, 2010 3:21pm | COMMENTS (5)
UPDATE: NJ Transit bus service will be suspended as of 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
OK, Christmas Blizzard 2010 is here! S.J. Streeter took this picture of a Glen Ridge salt truck around 12:15 p.m., just as the snowflakes were starting.
NJ Transit, meanwhile, has already announced that it will be running an “enhanced weekend schedule” Monday. To find out what buses or trains are coming near you, enter Jan. 17, 2011, Martin Luther King’s Day, in the drop-down menu. Continue Reading
Sunday, Dec 26, 2010 10:48am | COMMENTS (12)
There’s no white stuff yet, but the township of Bloomfield reminds residents to get their cars off the streets the minute it starts falling. Better yet, do it now. Here’s the official announcement, which came by email, text and robocall.
BY Debbie Galant | Saturday, Dec 25, 2010 10:12pm | COMMENTS (3)
Here’s a wonderful little piece of Christmas news, just a bit over 24 hours old. Fran Liscio, Baristanet’s former photo editor and the president of Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, got a beautiful diamond ring on Christmas Eve from her boyfriend of five years, Joel Lerner. I happened to be there to catch the first toast. The entire Baristanet family extends its hearty congratulations to two of the nicest people in the world.
BY Debbie Galant | Saturday, Dec 25, 2010 8:31pm | COMMENTS (4)
True, it doesn’t look like this as we post, around 8:30 on Christmas night, but there’s a blizzard warning in effect for our area from 6 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting accumulations of 11 to 16 inches and wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour.
The weather is sure to mess up travel plans for millions of people on the east coast, but provide snuggly indoor conditions for those who just have to stay home with their Christmas loot and leftovers. Provided the weatherman is right, send us your snow photos tomorrow and let us know about road, airport and supermarket conditions.
BY S.J.Streeter | Saturday, Dec 25, 2010 9:00am | COMMENTS (6)
Wishing peace on earth and to all in Baristaville. Celebrating the spirit of Christmas, nativities from around the world, displayed this month at First Congregational Church in Montclair.
BY Debbie Galant | Friday, Dec 24, 2010 3:00pm | COMMENTS (13)
As we sign off for Christmas Eve, we leave you with this charming illustration, “Santaphobia,” by Glen Ridge author/illustration Daniel Kirk and last year’s original Twas the Night Before Christmas, Baristanet Version, by Nellie.
A merry, merry Christmas (or Holiday) to all!
BY Debbie Galant | Friday, Dec 24, 2010 1:00pm | COMMENTS (3)
We all know what most people will be doing Saturday. But if you don’t have a tree with lots of presents under it, or even if you do — and just want a break from family togetherness — here are two options we’ve found. Let us know about any others in the comments.
Christmas morning or not, Yogadesha at 25 Watchung Plaza in Montclair has a 9 a.m. Vinyasa class on Dec. 25, led by Loryn. Sign up here. Regular prices apply.
Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield celebrates the time-honored Jewish tradition of movies and Chinese food on Christmas by presenting the 1971 animated film “The Point” , narrated by Ringo Starr, with music by Harry Nilsson, along with a kosher Chinese meal. Advanced reservations: $5 per person/$15 per family. Walk-ins: $10 per person/$25 per family.
As usual, movie theaters in the area are all open too. Click here for schedules.
BY Erika Bleiberg | Friday, Dec 24, 2010 11:48am | COMMENTS (3)
Montclair had a second water main break in as many days this morning, on Bloomfield Avenue just west of North Mountain Avenue (yesterday, there was a break  on Walnut Street). The repair crew was in full work mode when this photo was taken at 10 a.m., and the on-scene police officer expected that they’d be finished some time today. The two incidents are not related, according to the officer, and he noted that the pipes that broke are around 100 years old.
The westbound side of the street was closed, detouring traffic onto North Mountain and causing a slight backup. Drivers appeared to be patient and orderly while waiting to make the turn in what seemed to be a 10 minute delay to get around the work site.
Water was shut off, according to the MPD, though it was unclear to what extent this was affecting residents and businesses. Anyone without water in the area?
BY Kaity Creasy | Friday, Dec 24, 2010 10:11am | COMMENTS (15)
Living on our little street in Bloomfield for the last year or so has generally been great, but finding on-street parking can be a huge pain, especially since half of our street is in Glen Ridge, a town which prohibits overnight parking. However, as we have discovered, having to find parking on the street can result in some pretty hilarious stuff: in particular, anonymous notes from people who live in a house that you are often forced to park in front of for lack of any other available parking. Continue Reading
BY Erika Bleiberg | Friday, Dec 24, 2010 9:36am | COMMENTS (0)
On December 18 at 12:36 p.m., the Millburn Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle on Old Short Hills Road, just south of Talbot Court.
The bicyclist, Matthew S. Fuhr, age 41, of Short Hills reported that he was travelling southbound on Old Short Hills Road when he was struck from behind by a vehicle. Fuhr complained of pain and was transported to Saint Barnabas Medical Center by the Millburn Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad.
Police are investigating the possible involvement of a black Lexus in the crash and are asking that the involved motorist and any witnesses contact the Police Department at (973) 564-7001.
