Around Montclair: Power Plant + Bail Reform + Book Ban + Housing

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Government/Politics

Activists Cheer 'Death' Of NJ Power Plant – Could This Essex City Be Next?

Public Safety Officials Bash NJ Bail Reform, Revive Neighborhood Watch

There Is No 'Ban' On Pro-Palestine Books In Newark Schools, Board Says

Essex County Holds 2024 Budget Hearings: Will Tax Hike Stand?

Progress In Nutley: School, Town Partnership Is Working, Officials Say

Watch Mayor's 2024 State Of Montclair Speech: 'Progressive, Diverse'

Fees For EV Charging? Thomas Edison Park Makes Proposal To Public

Workshop In Essex County: Learn How To Run For Elected Office

OPRA Suit In Essex Shows Need For Public Records Law In NJ: Advocates

Formerly Homeless NJ Senate Candidate Rages Against The Machine

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

NJ Bus Riders Would Get Big Boost From $10B Midtown Terminal Overhaul

Essex County Prison Updates: Death, Fight, Visitation Suspended

Empathy For Mental Health Crises Is Paying Off For West Orange Police

6 Sports Dropped After Bloomfield College Merges With Montclair State

'Tremendous Food Insecurity' In The Oranges; People Line Up At Pantry

Essex County Honors Muslim Leaders, Slain Imam For Heritage Month

NJIT Professors, Staff Greenlight New Work Contracts: Union

Show DPW Crews Some Love This Valentine's Day: Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Virtual Workshop To Spotlight Homebuyer Program In East Orange

Belleville To Hold First-Ever Tibetan Flag Raising Event

Newark Sells Homes For $1, Fights Back Against Housing Crisis

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