Montclair Town Council Tackles Affordable Housing Strategy Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: The Montclair Town Council meeting on January 8, 2026, concentrated on the town’s affordable housing strategy and budgetary constraints. The council debated the role of a newly created housing specialist position, which is part-time and funded by a grant.

Montclair Council Faces Audit Firm Change Amid Unpaid Verizon Bills and Vehicle Leasing Debate

Overview: The Montclair Town Council meeting addressed several issues, including the transition to a new audit firm, the handling of substantial unpaid Verizon bills, and a proposed vehicle leasing program for the police department. Notably, the council approved a motion to engage PKF O’Connor Davis as the new audit service provider, following concerns about prior audit experiences. The meeting also discussed a vehicle leasing proposal intended to modernize the police fleet, and examined the implications of unpaid Verizon bills that had accumulated to approximately $250,000.

Montclair Council Approves Emergency Fund Transfer to Cover Employee Health Waiver Payments

Overview: In an emergency meeting on December 30, 2025, the Montclair Town Council approved a resolution to transfer $20,000 to cover quarterly health waiver payments for 69 township employees. The transfer was necessary to prevent an overexpenditure and ensure compliance with fiscal regulations.

Montclair Commission Backs Historic Signage for St. Mark’s Church Despite Ordinance Challenges

Overview: The Montclair Town Historical Preservation Commission, in its meeting on December 18, 2025, focused primarily on discussions surrounding a proposed historic marker for St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. This proposal is part of the church’s recognition as a site on the Black Heritage Trail by the New Jersey Historical Commission. The commission also deliberated on various resolutions concerning local properties and signage, which included freestanding signs for a property at 29566-10 Erie Street by BDP Holdings.

Montclair Residents Raise Concerns Over Deer Management and Traffic Safety at Town Council Meeting

Overview: At the Montclair Town Council meeting on November 25, 2025, discussions centered around the proposal to conduct a drone-based deer count and the broader implications for wildlife management in the township. The meeting also addressed pressing traffic safety concerns, the appointment of a deputy mayor, and fiscal challenges facing the local school district.