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Power Outage, Roadwork in West Orange

West Orange A power outage in West Orange was reported tonight about 8:30 p.m., possibly due to a transformer fire. Outage was primarily in the Gregory section, and does not seem particularly widespread, a source tells us. However, road work at the intersection of Prospect Ave. and Mt. Pleasant Ave. for the… Continue Reading

Montclair Man Missing

Montclair Police are attempting to locate Adam Batkay, a missing person who was last seen by his family on July 31, 2010. Batkay, 39, is approximately 5’11”-6’1”, 180 -200 lbs. He may have a goatee and wears an earring in… Continue Reading

Reachable Stars Musical Review: Actors and Actresses Needed

Have a talented kid who is a fan of Broadway, showtunes and old standards? Seeking Actors and Actresses of all ethnicities for a fast-paced musical review set in the style of the old Frank Sinatra supper club. With a unique... Continue Reading

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Hot from the Kettle: Grass Roots at the Montclair Farmers Market

The Montclair Farmers Market has a certain intangible quality. I might call it spirit, or maybe community, but je ne sais quoi seems more appropriate. Each Saturday morning, New Jersey farmers and artisans of the highest quality… Continue Reading

A Moving Story

Having moved homes a few times, sometimes across oceans, I have looked forward with relish to my current move. For my husband, kids and I are in the midst of moving out of a characterful home we’ve rented in Montclair for two years, to a century-old home we’ve bought… ... Continue Reading

Brookdale Soda: Tchotchkes for Sale

Bloomfield Two fellows with a strong taste for those favorite flavors of Brookdale soda that sweetened much of New Jersey life from post-World War II to the late 1980s, are on a mission to bring back the soda pop brand… ... Continue Reading

Upcoming Essex Cty. Rabies Clinic

In light of our recent story about rabid bats in Baristaville lately, here’s an opportunity to make sure that your household pets are up to date on their vaccinations. According to the Montclair Department of Health and Human Services, the 2010 rabies clinics will be held at the following locations: Montclair: Tuesday,… Continue Reading