Second Annual Dogs of Anderson Park Fundraiser Set for May 18 and 19

BY  |  Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:00am  |  COMMENTS (1)

Dogs of Anderson ParkThe Dogs of Anderson Park with Pet Photographer Beth Burstein, now in its second year, will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will go to The Friends of Anderson Park who tirelessly take care of the plantings and the maintenance of the Olmsted-designed park, a favorite spot for walking dogs.

The park was hard hit by Hurricane Sandy, losing many trees, including a few of its very large originals. New plantings went in during the past month and this fundraiser will help raise funds for future plantings and park upkeep.

Half-hour time slots must be reserved in advance. The session fee of $60.00 per dog includes one custom 5×7 color print.

For more information or to reserve your pet portrait session time slot, contact Beth at either: beth@bethburstein.com or www.bethburstein.com

Four Small Dogs Found in West Orange

BY  |  Tuesday, May 07, 2013 5:16pm  |  COMMENTS (1)

A volunteer from the West Orange Animal Welfare League writes:

Perhaps someone will recognize one of these dogs. These four small dogs were recently found in West Orange. Continue Reading

The Montclair Art Museum Celebrates the Armory Show’s Centennial with “The New Spirit”

BY  |  Monday, Feb 18, 2013 10:00am  |  COMMENTS (4)

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This weekend, the Montclair Art Museum went back to modernity with its exciting exhibition, The New Spirit: American Art in the Armory Show, 1913. Celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the original Armory Show, this tribute to The International Exhibition of Modern Art immerses visitors in the artistic mores surrounding the planning and building of our own Montclair Art Museum, which will celebrate its centennial next year. Showing through June 16th, 2013, The New Spirit is stunning and colorful, and it feels every bit as modern as it was during its three-week stay in Manhattan during the last century.

As co-curators, Gail Stavitsky, MAM’s chief curator, and guest curator Laurette McCarthy have re-created the Armory Show’s original atmosphere with yellow canopies, burlap-covered walls, and greenery framing the entire exhibition. These environmental efforts are appreciated and effective, but they can’t compete with the vibrant artwork on display.

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Furry Valentine Photo Event Adds Second Date, February 10

Friday, Feb 08, 2013 12:02pm  |  COMMENTS (2)

bethdogPet photographer Beth Burstein had a such a great turnout at her Furry Valentine Event at Purrs ‘N’ Paws Pet Emporium last weekend that she has decided to hold a second shoot on Sunday, February 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Partial proceeds will go to the Oklahoma-based Bella Foundation, which recently started a New Jersey chapter. The organization’s mission is to offer assistance to pet owners who cannot afford veterinary care for their pets.

No appointment is necessary and there will be no charge for the sitting. There is a charge of $35 for a 5 x 7-inch print that will be available prior to Valentine’s Day.

Purrs ‘N’ Paws Pet Emporium is located at 547 Valley Road in Upper Montclair.

Clever Commute Relaunches the Inside Track

BY  |  Friday, Feb 08, 2013 9:00am  |  COMMENTS (0)

penn stationSeven years ago, Josh Crandall came up with an idea to give commuters a less stressful journey by establishing a service that let them inform each other about problems with their train or bus lines. That idea blossomed into Clever Commute and the rest, they say, is history.

But Crandall continues to update the service. Last year, he launched The Inside Track, a premium, subscription-based service that gave riders more detailed information about their commutes, such as releasing track number information before it was announced at Penn Station.

That particular feature, however, landed him in a scuffle with New Jersey Transit, who said they were getting complaints from customers who said they were being told the wrong track numbers (Crandall says he got the track numbers directly from the New Jersey Transit data feed).

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Valentine’s Day Photo Fund Raiser for Fur Babies On Saturday

BY  |  Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 10:31am  |  COMMENTS (4)

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Purrs ‘N’ Paws Pet Emporium on 547 Valley Road in Upper Montclair will host a Furry Valentine pet portrait and fund raising event this Saturday, February 2, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pet photographs will be taken by Beth Burstein Pet Photography.

Partial proceeds will go to the Oklahoma-based Bella Foundation, which recently started a New Jersey chapter. The organization’s mission is to offer assistance to pet owners who cannot afford veterinary care for their pets.

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No appointment is necessary and there will be no charge for the sitting. There is a charge of $35 for a 5 x 7-inch print that will be available prior to Valentine’s Day.

 

No Decision on Pals Cabin

BY  |  Friday, Jan 11, 2013 10:26am  |  COMMENTS (5)

If you’re wondering what happened at last night’s West Orange Special Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, which focused on the fate of Pals Cabin, you’re going to have to be patient. According to Rose DeSena, Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary, the application is still being heard and the meeting is being carried to March 7.

Will Pals become a CVS? Will the CVS has a drive-thru? Stay tuned…

Montclair Man is Missing Person

BY  |  Wednesday, Jan 02, 2013 1:55pm  |  COMMENTS (1)

From the Montclair Police Department:

On 12/28/2012, Officers responded to a Christopher St address on report of a missing person.  Upon arrival, Officers met with the parents of the missing person, Mr. Culbertson and Ms. Lee.  The two report that their 22-year-old son, William Culbertson (pictured) has been missing for two weeks.  William’s last contact with his parents was on December 12, 2012 at approx. 12 noon.  William is known to frequent Panera Bread in Montclair where he plays chess.  William also has an apartment in the Township of Verona. William has no conspicuous marks, scars or tattoos, however, his four upper front teeth are implants and that may be noticeable upon his smiling.  William is known to carry a back pack containing a chess board.  William is described as a white male, 6’ 3”, 275lbs, blonde hair with blue eyes. Anyone with information on William’s whereabouts, can contact Det. J. Anderson at 973-509-4706.

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Montclair Dog Wash Benefit Makes a Splash

BY  |  Friday, Dec 07, 2012 4:00pm  |  COMMENTS (4)

More than $500 was raised at a dog wash to benefit the Friends of Montclair Township Animal Shelter (FOMTAS) held recently at Montclair Feed and Pet Supply. Twenty dogs were brought in by their families to get freshened up in the dog washing tubs at the back of the store and ranged in size from a tiny Shih Tzu to a massive English Sheep Dog. The manpower was provided by students from Montclair High School, and the use of the tubs, water, and shampoo were generously donated by store owner Joel Tabor.

Annette Kuehn, faculty advisor for the Key Club at Montclair High School, organized and recruited the students for sudsing up and toweling down the pooches. Students included Natalie Ackerman, Stella Balsaminni, Seth Campbell, Isabel Kashi, Hallie Meisler, Cristina Renee Pilego, Beryl Rosenblum, and Tamara Sullivan.

All proceeds went to Friends of Montclair Animal Shelter (FOMTAS), a newly formed 501c3. The mission of the FOMTAS is to support the work of the shelter through fundraising for needs above and beyond the shelter’s budget, further enhancing the quality of life for the animals at the shelter. FOMTAS strives to raise awareness of the shelter’s adoptable animals, educate the community on responsible and humane companion animal care, and assist in connecting the shelter’s animals with families who can give them safe and loving homes.

Based on the success of this event, another dog wash is already being planned for the spring.

Photo Caption: Natalie Ackerman, left, and Cristina Rene Pilego of Montclair High School bathe one of the 20 dogs at the recent dog wash benefit held at Montclair Feed and Pet Supply.

A Home Away from Home at the Wilshire Grand

BY  |  Friday, Nov 16, 2012 12:04pm  |  COMMENTS (2)

Like many Baristaville residents, we lost our power the night of Hurricane Sandy. It didn’t return for another nine days. During that time, like others, we scrambled for back-up plans. After spending the first few nights in our powerless home, the temperatures dropped so we high-tailed it for a friend’s apartment in the city.

But we needed to get back to New Jersey, to our home and our things, the kids’ schools and my job. So we checked into the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange.

It was a smart move. The hotel place exceeded our expectations, going out of its way to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. The staff was attentive and made sure to keep up updated when reservations became available on other nights should our power outage last longer than we hoped. Continue Reading

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I really really hope Wellmont stays. I've seen over 40 shows here (no joke) and most of them were great. Along with the Montclair Film Festival, we need the Wellmont here to keep Montclair as relevant as ever.
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