Around Montclair: Pride + Juneteenth + Tax Cuts + Dead Fish Mystery

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Government/Politics

'Robin Hood In Reverse': NJ Tax Cut Plan Is For The Rich, Critics Say

Montclair State, Bloomfield College Merger Takes Another Step Forward

West Orange Council Narrowly Votes 'No Support' For Town Attorney

Nutley 2023 Town Budget: Tax Hike Less Than Expected, Official Says

Catch Up With The Latest Belleville Town Council Meeting

Rutgers Doctors Nix Rallies Due To Wildfires; Union Push Continues

Share PILOT Money With Schools, Montclair Residents Demand (VIDEO)

Donald Payne Introduces Cash Payment, Rail Worker Sick Leave Bills

Mental Health Care, Not Prison: NJ Bill Would Create Diversion Program

Newark School Official Raises Eyebrows With Bond Proposal: Reports

Essex County Town Grants New Liquor License: Here's Who Got It

Millburn Township Begins Public Outreach For Open Space, Recreation Plan

NJ Will Boost Business Ties With Ireland Through New Commission

Plan To Build New Apartment Complex In West Orange Advances

Free Tampons In New Jersey Schools? Proposed Law Moves Forward

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

NJ History Professor: Here's What To Know About Juneteenth

Pride Celebration In West Orange Shows Love For LGBTQ Community

LGBTQ Pride In Nutley: Town Commends The 'Pursuit Of Equality'

Racism, Antisemitism To Be Topics Of Millburn 'Community Conversation'

This NJ City Is Among 'Best Places To Live Without A Car,' Report Says

Building In Essex County Among 'Most Endangered' In NJ: 2023 List

$1 Homes For Sale In Newark; Meeting Draws Huge Crowd (VIDEO)

New President Named For Caldwell University

NJ Construction Workers Will Get $18K In Missing Pay, Union Says

Beloved Essex County Veterinarian Honored, Mourned By Community

Essex County Store Sells $150K Powerball Lottery Ticket: See Lucky Numbers

Free Food, Rides, Demonstrations To Return For Livingston 'Night Out'

Dead Fish Found In Essex County Lake – But Don't Blame Wildfire, Expert Says

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