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- Essex County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 258 Minutes
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Overview: In the recent Montclair Town Zoning Board meeting, discussions centered around a proposed development to transform the historic Saunders Hardware building into a mixed-use space featuring a restaurant and six residential units. The project, which includes one affordable unit, sparked debates on density, parking availability, and preservation of the building’s historical character. Despite some concerns, the board approved the application, emphasizing alignment with town goals for historical preservation and diverse housing options.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/28/25
- 01/28/2025
- 380 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Montclair Town Council meeting, the future of the Montclair Township Animal Shelter emerged as a focal point, with strong community advocacy for the shelter’s programs, particularly its transport initiative. Residents expressed their concerns and support for the shelter and its director, Liz Morgan, highlighting the facility’s role as a vital community resource. Discussions also touched on broader community issues, including the need for safety improvements, potential changes to park facilities, and the complexities of municipal operations.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/16/25
- 01/16/2025
- 115 Minutes
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Overview: The Montclair Town Historical Preservation Commission meeting on January 16, 2025, focused primarily on a proposal for multiple blade signs on a building in the historic business district. The debate underscored a tension between preserving the architectural integrity of the district and accommodating modern business needs for visibility. Members expressed concern that the proposal, which included nearly twenty blade signs, was excessive and could detract from the building’s historic character.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/15/25
- 01/15/2025
- 152 Minutes
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Overview: During the Montclair Town Zoning Board meeting on January 16, 2025, discussions unfolded regarding a proposal to convert a ground-floor office into a residential unit, bringing the total to four units in a building located in a zone designated for two-family residences. The meeting also included deliberations on architectural plans for other properties and safety measures concerning building compliance.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/6/25
- 01/06/2025
- 83 Minutes
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Overview: The Montclair Town Planning Board recently convened to address several matters, most notably the approval of a wireless facility application by Verizon, which prompted extensive discussion on safety standards, visual impacts, and compliance with federal regulations. The meeting also covered various administrative tasks, including contract renewals and housing obligations.
