Nobody loves New Jersey like New Jerseyans do — but living in such a great (arguably the best?) state makes finding a home that much harder. To make this process simpler, our parent brand, The Local Girl, has launched a Real Estate Listings Directory that is self-service and accessible to everyone — whether you rent, buy, want to list a property, find a room, sublet your own room, or are a realtor looking to share listings with our audience.
Here, you can find an ever-growing, curated list of real estate throughout New Jersey, from Montclair to Verona to Clifton and throughout North Jersey — all the way down to the Jersey Shore. We’ll also be sharing the most recent listings with our readers on a weekly basis via an article that is shared throughout our content platforms, so getting into our directory definitely has major perks beyond your typical real estate listings site.
Keep reading to see all of the listings available in Montclair, Bloomfield, North Jersey, and Greater New Jersey through The Local Girl’s Real Estate Directory this week, and keep checking realestate.thelocalgirl.com for additional properties. Interested an unlimited listings package? Email [email protected].
Listings Currently Live
The live listings section of the Real Estate Directory lists all types of properties — including apartments, houses, condos, and commercial spaces. Users can list them as rentals, sublets, for sale, or short-term rentals in the directory. Those looking to buy or rent can browse a variety of listings directly on the directory, 24/7 – 365. With filters such as property type, price, and bedrooms, you can also browse individual listings and explore neighborhoods using the map feature. See below for the listings available and on the market for sale and rent this week.
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17 Kenneth Road, Montclair
4.5-bed, 4.5-bath home with 10-foot ceilings, a wet bar, and custom built-in cabinets. Learn more about this listing here.
517 Park Street, Montclair
Five or more-bed, 4.5-bath home on an oversized lot that is customizable, and will be fully rehabbed and renovated this fall. Learn more about this listing here.
82 Cooper Avenue, Montclair
Three-bed, three-bath home in need of full rehab. This is sold “as is” and the seller will provide architectural drawings, proposed floor plans, and design concepts. Learn more about this listing here.
45 Gates Avenue, Montclair
Six-bed, 3.5-bath historic, spacious, and artfully renovated home with original details and modern upgrades throughout. Learn more about this listing here.
1 Stanley Road, South Orange
Historic Mediterranean-style five-bed, four-bath home in historic Tuxedo Park in South Orange. Learn more about this listing here.
12 Pierson Place, Glen Ridge
Five-bed, 3.5-bath home that has been renovated, completely gutted, + transformed into a modern oasis. Learn more about this listing here.
45 Clark Street, Summit
Open concept floor plan with five or more bedrooms, four bathrooms, formal dining room, living room, guest bedroom on the first floor, and more — approximately 3,500 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
3 Parkside Avenue, Madison
Open concept floor plan with five or more bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, formal sitting room, dining room, living room with fireplace, walkout to backyard, and more — approximately 3,500 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
15 Girard Avenue, Chatham
Open concept floor plan with five or more bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, classic lemonade porch, formal living room with a fireplace, aur pair suite, and more — approximately 4,300 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
39 N Summit Avenue, Chatham
Home with five or more bedrooms, five or more bathrooms, first-floor grand foyer, formal parlor, living room, guest suite with full bathroom, and more— approximately 3,500 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
64 Summit Avenue, Chatham
Home with five or more bedrooms, five or more bathrooms, grand foyer to formal living room, neutral-toned sand and cobblestone colored kitchen featuring black and gold hardware, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, and double ovens, and more— approximately 4,000 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
18 Overlook Drive, Denville
Five or more beds, 5 or more baths large Cedar Lakes Colonial with cul de sac location featuring freshly painted interior, spacious rooms throughout, and an in-law suite. Learn more about this listing here.
16 Oak Lane, Randolph
Four-bed, 3.5-bath charming and updated Colonial Home with loads of natural light. Learn more about this listing here.
3121 Central Avenue #2D, Union City
One-bed 1-bath condo located in a stylish boutique elevator building with stunning wall-to-ceiling windows, elegant hardwood floors, and modern stainless steel appliances — 762 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
100 Manhattan Avenue Apartment 708, Union City
Recently renovated 2-bed 2-bath with a large open concept kitchen, living and dining room with bamboo hardwood floors throughout, quartz countertops, crown molding, new doors throughout, seven large closets, and new windows — 1,045 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
1100 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath corner home with Empire State Building views from your living room — 1,360 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
2 Constitution Court #410, Hoboken
Two-bed, 2-bath sun-lit unit, with an open plan living area, generous space for dining, and bump-out windows that showcase the stunning unobstructed view of Shipyard Park — 1,189 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
2 Constitution Court #410, Hoboken
Two-bed, 2-bath sun-lit unit, with an open plan living area, generous space for dining, and bump-out windows that showcase the stunning unobstructed view of Shipyard Park — 1,189 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
1100 Maxwell Lane #229, Hoboken
Two-bed, 2-bath split open floor plan with hardwood floors throughout, and a stunning modern kitchen with white quartz countertops and top-of-the-line Viking appliances — 1,208 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
413 Washington Street A, Hoboken
Spacious and modern three-bed, two-full-bath condo in Downtown Hoboken — 1,300 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
904 Jefferson Street #3J, Hoboken
Extraordinary east-facing, turnkey two-bed two-bath home with deeded parking included, located in the most convenient neighborhood of midtown Hoboken at the West Fields luxe amenity condo building — 1,230 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
1021 Grand Street #1C, Hoboken
One-bed, one-bath condo in an elevator building with a gym + garage parking spot — 761 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
1100 Maxwell Lane #1201, Hoboken
South-east-facing two-bed, two-bath corner Penthouse with NYC views in the luxury waterfront Maxwell Complex. Learn more about this listing here.
1110 Garden Street, Hoboken
Rarely available, four-bed, three-bath18, 1/2-feet-wide by 100-feet deep brick townhouse located on one of Hoboken’s most coveted tree-lined streets — 2,100 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
603 Monroe Street #6, Hoboken
True three-bed, two-full bath light-filled home in an elevator building and two separate deeded indoor parking spaces — 1,545 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
118 Jefferson Street Apartment 3L, Hoboken
Must-see stylish and sophisticated one-bed, one-bath home in the Heart of Hoboken — 660 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
80 Park Avenue #5B, Hoboken
Fabulously renovated two-bed, two-bath duplex loft perfectly situated downtown in the Schoolhouse building including elevator and deeded parking, 24-foot ceilings, exposed original wooden beams, and oversized windows and skylights — 1,109 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
1039 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
Renovated five-bed, 5.5-bath home that is one of Hoboken’s most exceptional brownstones. Learn more about this listing here.
1222 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
Four-bed, three-bath renovated four-story single-family brick and brownstone townhome. Learn more about this listing here.
138 New York Avenue, Jersey City
Two-story, 2-bed, 2-bath home with a bonus family room, full laundry and storage rooms, and an expansive private backyard — 1,886 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
37 Bowers Street #2, Jersey City
Well-laid out 2-bed, 1-bath home that is recently renovated and move-in ready — 761 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
52 Cambridge Avenue #14, Jersey City
One-bed, 1-bath home with high-end modern finishes, options for a private outdoor terrace, and walkability within Jersey City Heights. Learn more about this listing here.
117 Harrison Avenue #2, Jersey City
Three-bed, 2-bath home with a spacious layout, superior styling, private rooftop, and garage parking — 1,398 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
335 5th Street #2, Jersey City
Two-bed, 2-bath with contemporary design and modern upgrades throughout as well as with finishes like large matte black windows, a slatted wood staircase wall, gleaming hardwood floors, and elegant axel lighting — 600 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
335 5th Street #3, Jersey City
Two-bed, 2-bath with contemporary design and modern upgrades throughout as well as with finishes like large matte black windows, a slatted wood staircase wall, gleaming hardwood floors, and elegant axel lighting — 863 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
473 Jersey Avenue #401, Jersey City
One-bed, 1-bath corner unit with large windows in every room, hardwood flooring throughout, and lots of storage — 625 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
200 Wayne Street #1R, Jersey City
One-bed, 1-bath apartment with hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings, an amazing kitchen with granite countertops, a separate eat-in kitchen bar, stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer, and a parking space — 471 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
148 New York Avenue, Jersey City
Incredible, one-of-a-kind, two-family home with four bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms. Learn more about this listing here.
149 Beach Street Unit 2, Jersey City
Townhouse/condo with three bedrooms, one bathroom, private deck, and a shared backyard for rent in the quiet Western Slope neighborhood of Jersey City Heights — 2,100 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
3457 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Freshly refinished two-family home with four bedrooms, and three bathrooms in the heart of Jersey City Heights. Learn more about this listing here.
52 Cambridge Avenue Unit 12, Jersey City
One-bed, one-bath apartment with high-end modern finishes, options for a private outdoor terrace, and walkability within Jersey City Heights. Learn more about this listing here.
52 Cambridge Avenue Unit 16, Jersey City
Two-bed, two-bath apartment with high-end modern finishes, options for a private outdoor terrace, and walkability within Jersey City Heights. Learn more about this listing here.
52 Cambridge Avenue Unit 19, Jersey City
One-bed, one-bath apartment with high-end modern finishes, options for a private outdoor terrace, and walkability within Jersey City Heights. Learn more about this listing here.
52 Cambridge Avenue Unit 2, Jersey City
Two-bed, two-bath apartment with high-end modern finishes, options for a private outdoor terrace, and walkability within Jersey City Heights. Learn more about this listing here.
52 Cambridge Avenue Unit 28, Jersey City
One-bed, one-bath apartment with high-end modern finishes, options for a private outdoor terrace, and walkability within Jersey City Heights. Learn more about this listing here.
126 Dudley Street #312, Jersey City
Move-in-ready two-bed- two-bath home with private outdoor space at Liberty View in Paulus Hook — 1,189 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
189 Halladay Street Unit 1, Jersey City
Brand new construction two-story, three-bed, 2.5 bath home with a bonus room, private backyard, balcony, + garage — 1,672 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
209 Adams Street Apartment 2, Jersey City
Two-bed, one-bath apartment with a must-see large deeded private backyard, large living area, and beautiful hardwood floors — 795 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
258 Sherman Avenue Unit 2, Jersey City
Light, bright, modern, and newly finished two-bed, two-bath that is one block to either Washington or Riverview Fisk Park in Jersey City Heights — 810 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
258 Sherman Avenue Unit 3, Jersey City
Light, bright, modern, and newly finished two-bed, two-bath home that is one block to either Washington or Riverview Fisk Park in Jersey City Heights — 854 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
273 Columbia Avenue Unit 1, Jersey City
Three-bed, 2.5-bath with two lower level bonus rooms; one with a wet bar, half bath, and gorgeous sliding glass doors to the fully finished private backyard — 2,382 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
273 Columbia Avenue Unit 2, Jersey City
High-end, high-tech, new-construction home in The Western Slope neighborhood of The Heights with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a full roof deck — 1,546 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
275 Columbia Avenue Unit 2, Jersey City
A spacious three-bed, two-bath home with coveted private outdoor, EV charger non-tandem parking, and a full-size private rooftop with incredible cityscape views — 1,674 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
354 3rd Street #2, Jersey City
Beautifully updated 2-bed, 2-bath south-facing corner unit with hardwood floors, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a breakfast bar — 887 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
380 Newark Avenue #403, Jersey City
A spacious and bright corner two-bed, two-bath condo with New York City views of the Empire State Building and skyline, and garage parking in Downtown Jersey City — 1,135 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
72 Lake Street Unit 1, Jersey City
Situated on a quiet tree-lined street adjacent to Jersey City Heights Reservoir with a three-bed, three-bath floor plan that includes coveted private outdoor space, ensuite balcony, and non-tandem garage parking — 1,931 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
72 Lake Street Unit 2, Jersey City
Situated on a quiet tree-lined street adjacent to Jersey City Heights Reservoir with a three-bed, three-bath floor plan that includes coveted private outdoor space, ensuite balcony, and non-tandem garage parking — 1,544 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
98 Zabriskie Street Unit 2, Jersey City
Three-bed, two-bath brand new construction home with a gorgeous private rooftop, plus garage parking for the ultimate urban appeal — 1,510 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
357 4th Street, Jersey City
Charming and modern one-bed, one-bath in a renovated townhouse in downtown Jersey City with a patio + laundry — 550 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
72 Storms Avenue, Jersey City
Nicely maintained two-family property with a one-bed, one-bath unit downstairs, and a duplex three-bed one-bath unit upstairs with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a large living and dining room, and a large backyard — 1,782 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
20 Westervelt Place, Jersey City
Four-bed, three-bath home with expansive layouts, a private outdoor space, and non-tandem EV charger parking — 1,640 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
139 Sherman Place, Jersey City
Two-bed, two-bath home built with top-of-the-line materials including wide plank floors — 1,050 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
20 Westervelt Place #2F, Jersey City
Three-bed, 2.5-bath home with expansive layout, including private outdoor space and non-tandem EV charger parking — 1,248 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
883 Boulevard East #1C, Weehawken
Beautiful and spacious one-bed one-bath condo with an expansive living room, separate dining area, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and spa-like bathroom — 630 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
62 Bonn Place, Weehawken
Four-bed, 4-bath multi-family home located in the exceptional, peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood of King’s Bluff — 2,500 square feet. Learn more about this listing here.
10 Harvard Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
Four-bed, two-bath condo with the perfect combination of fun and relaxation on Lake Louise and the Jersey Shore. Learn more about this listing here.
Amenity Buildings
The Amenities Buildings section in the Real Estate Directory lists the numerous amenity buildings available within the New Jersey and NYC area. You can browse and compare all the luxury amenities each building has to offer. Realtors, real estate firms, and lendors can also list their businesses in the amenity building section.
Vermella NJ | Multiple NJ Locations
The 10 Vermella properties are a collection of modern, transit-friendly communities throughout New Jersey — including Union, Kearny, Harrison, Lyndhurst, Verona, Waldwick, Garwood, Woodbridge, Hackensack, and Orange. Connecting the unique personalities from the area’s most storied towns and cities, Vermella aims to elevate the residential experience, bringing original style to each residential building. The communities boast studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes. Amenities include on-site parking, outdoor pools, rooftop decks, game rooms, and more. Learn more here.
The Enclave Collection | Jersey City
The Enclave, 100 House, and One Ten are part of the same real estate collection but are unique in their own right. No matter which address you choose at The Enclave Collection, each building is filled with next-level amenities, outdoor spaces, and modern rental residences – with distinct characteristics. All three properties are situated near parks, dining, and recreation, with quick access to the PATH, ferry, and the NJ Turnpike, and with Citi Bikes and complimentary shuttle service. Learn more here.
Hudson House | Jersey City
Hudson House, is a luxury residential collection of brand-new studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences with in-trend décor and spacious layouts. It has a concierge service, a rooftop pool deck, a speakeasy, a fitness center, a shuttle to the Hoboken PATH, and more. Learn more here.
3 Acres | Jersey City
3 Acres is all about city life meets resort-style living. It boasts luxury studios to two-bedroom rental residences with over 70,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor amenities, including an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, sundeck, rooftop terrace with BBQs, co-working spaces, game room, complimentary shuttles to the PATH, your very own bar, restaurant, coffee shop, juice bar, and more. Learn more here.
The Agnes | Jersey City
The Agnes is a luxury rental building featuring studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes on Jersey City’s West Side. Modern amenities include an outdoor pool and landscaped courtyard with BBQ grills, a club room, a lounge with a fireplace, a fitness center, a community kitchen, a children’s playroom, onsite parking, and a dog run and dog wash. Shuttle service to Journal Square PATH Station and West Side Light Rail. Learn more here.
Wonder Lofts Condominiums | Hoboken
Wonder Lofts is a collection of 83 brand-new condominium residences in the heart of Hoboken, located in the original Wonder Bread Factory. The historic property features 2-5 bedroom homes with 1,200 to 2,700 sq ft of living space with historic architectural elements preserved in the contemporary redesign. Every home offers private outdoor space and a parking space in the onsite garage. Indoor and outdoor amenities include a concierge, landscaped rooftop with an infinity-edge pool, a circular bar, and 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline and Hoboken. There’s also a residents’ lounge, children’s playroom, full gym, and more. Learn more here.
The Hazel | Jersey City
The Hazel is a collection of luxury rental homes in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood known for its open green spaces, eclectic lifestyle options, and proximity to Manhattan. The new six-story building features spacious studios, as well as one-and two-bedroom residences. Amenities include an on-site concierge, a rooftop terrace with barbecues, a Sky Lounge with New York City views, outdoor courtyards, a co-working space, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Learn more here.
Haus25 | Jersey City
Haus25 raises the bar for modern urban living with residences that redefine the home with hospitality-inspired services and spectacular views of NYC + beyond. Luxury amenities include a resort-style pool, an exclusive bowling alley, and a sky lounge. There’s room for everyone at Haus25, with thoughtfully designed studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, each with EnergyStar-rated appliances and top-of-the-line finishes. With a prime location in downtown Jersey City, residents can enjoy everything Jersey City has to offer while still being just a quick train or ferry ride away from Manhattan. Learn more here.
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28 Montclair NJ News Stories You Missed This Week | December 22, 2024
The end of the year is wrapping up just as fast as presents under the tree. It’s been another busy week in Essex County and we’ve got all the news to keep you up to date. Among the highlights: annual minimum wage increases get approved for Newark Airport workers; Montclair State cuts lacrosse teams + adds flag football to varsity sports; and Montclair ranks on list for most 'sustainable suburb' in America. Read on for all the news in Essex County for the week ending December 22nd, 2024.
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Among the Headlines (read on for full stories):
- Updates On Montclair Township Animal Shelter
- Montclair State Cuts Lacrosse Teams + Adds Flag Football To Varsity Sports
- Collapsed Child Resuscitated By Police + Fairfield Natives
- Adult Division Of Bloomfield Library Closed Through 2024
- Montclair Ranks #36 For Most 'Sustainable Suburb' In America
- Jazz House Kids Founder Honored For Contributions To Jazz World
- Bloomfield Native Wins Trip To Super Bowl LIX
- Annual Minimum Wage Increases Get Approved for Newark Airport Workers
- Cohome Social Club Comes to Montclair
- Encore Tribute Concert Raises $6K For Toni's Kitchen
The Montclair Girl’s Holiday Shop Small Deals Guide 2024 — only a few days left!
We’ve put together a shop small holiday shopping guide for your last-minute gifting — ranging from food + drink to wellness, beauty, health, fitness, and so much more. Plus, most of the businesses included in our downloadable guide have an exclusive code, just for The Montclair Girl readers. Click here for more and to download our deals list.
Optimum Fiber Internet Expands to Montclair + West Orange
Optimum Fiber Internet recently expanded to Montclair and West Orange, New Jersey with affordable plans and a secure internet connection (so you can stream all the shows). Click here to learn more.
Newark Police Officer Saves Choking Baby
On Friday, December 13th, Newark Sergeant J. Cosme came to the rescue of a one-year-old infant, performing the Heimlich maneuver and saving the child’s life. A man reportedly approached Sgt. Cosme screaming for help as he was working in the area of 2nd Street and Sussex Avenue. A woman in the backseat of a vehicle was with the baby and said that her child was choking on a peppermint candy. Sgt. Cosme transported the child and her mother to University Hospital after saving her life. It has been reported that the baby is in stable condition, per a press release from the City.
Livingston Native Wins Congressional ‘App Challenge’
Livingston High School student Ethan Yang became the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's 11th District, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill announced on Tuesday, December 10th. A total of 80 students representing 15 schools across the district participated in the challenge this year as judges scored apps based on functionality, creativity, and user experience. Ethan's app, ServeHub, can be used for scheduling and tracking volunteer hours, organizes all media, tracks participants from each volunteer event, and sends email reminders to the volunteers prior to the start time. A full video demonstration of ServeHub can be found here.
Updates On Montclair Township Animal Shelter
Montclair Township Animal Shelter, located at 77 North Willow Street, have made it clear there are no plans to close its doors despite rumors circulating online recently. Montclair’s Township Manager Michael Lapolla also stated that no plans have been formed to sell the building where the shelter operates. Further updates as this story develops will be added to our article here.
Montclair State Cuts Lacrosse Teams + Adds Flag Football To Varsity Sports
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Montclair State University announced on Friday, December 13th, major changes to its athletics and recreation program, including the loss of two NCAA Division III programs and the addition of an NCAA Division III women’s flag football program. The University's men’s and women’s lacrosse programs will be moved to club status effective fall 2025 in response to “growing trends in college sports” and "a look to the future," per The Montclarion. An NCAA Division III women’s flag football team will begin its journey in the fall 2025 semester.
Collapsed Child Resuscitated By Police + Fairfield Residents
On Saturday, December 14th, two good samaritans and four police officers helped save the life of a nine-year-old who collapsed in Fairfield and stopped breathing. According to NJ.com, the incident happened right before 4PM at Kids Empire, an indoor playground, located on Route 46 West in Fairfield. Fairfield Police Sergeant Brian Sabatelli, Corporeal David Lagan, and officers Louis Bisciotti and Daniel Kalinowski arrived on scene and found two civilians performing CPR on the boy before he was transported to a local hospital. As of Monday, December 16th, the child’s condition has improved but he still requires additional medical treatment.
"Skip the Stuff" Ordinance Takes Effect in Montclair Spring 2025
Montclair's recently enacted "Skip the Stuff" ordinance will take effect on March 1st, 2025. The bill was passed on Tuesday, December 17th and is aimed at reducing the number of single-use plastic and paper items that accompany takeout food orders, per Montclair Local. Customers will have to opt-in to get those items added to their orders once the ordinance takes effect.
Adult Division Of Bloomfield Library Closed Through 2024
It was announced on Monday, December 16th, that the adult division of the Bloomfield Public Library is now closed until the end of the year to take care of some “building-related issues." Since book drops at the adult building are also closed, all items can be picked up at the children's library and returned in the children's library book drop. Patron printing is still operating.
Montclair Ranks #36 For Most 'Sustainable Suburb' In America
Montclair recently found itself ranked as one of “America’s Top 120 Most Desired Sustainable Suburbs” in a new list provided by Solar Insure. The California-based company recently asked 3,000 survey participants to name the “green” sustainable suburbs they’d most like to move to for an eco-friendly lifestyle. Montclair was the top-rated New Jersey town on the list, ranking 36th above Princeton Junction (43rd) and Maplewood (65th), respectively.
Jazz House Kids Founder Honored For Contributions To Jazz World
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Melissa Walker, the founder of Montclair-based nonprofit Jazz House Kids, was recently honored for her contributions to the jazz world at 92NY’s Extraordinary Women Awards. She received an "Inspiration through the Arts Award" recently at 92NY's David Geffen Stage in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
Montclair Township Wraps Up 2024 Leaf Collection
Montclair Township will be extending its leaf bag collection until the last week of December. After the week of Monday, December 30th (weather permitting), leaf bag collection won’t be available again until spring 2025. The Montclair Department of Community Services advises residents to have leaf bags properly sealed and ready by the curb. For more information, residents can contact the Department of Community Services/Public Works by calling 973-509-5711.
$3.5M Grant Awarded To Montclair State To Expand Mental Health Services in NJ School Districts
Montclair State University has recently been awarded a $3.5 million grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Education to address critical shortages in school psychology and mental health services in public schools. The award — which is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s latest investment of $70 million to expand student access to school-based mental health services across the nation — will support the implementation of Montclair State’s project, titled EPIC-MHP: Enhancing Preservice Instruction for Comprehensive Mental Health Provision (EPIC-MHP), per a news release from the University's website. The project is a significant advancement in the partnership between Montclair State and Local Education Agencies (LEA) of West Orange, East Orange, and Clifton that will allow for the recruitment and training of culturally responsive school psychologists who can meet the challenges of today’s educational and mental health landscape.
Bloomfield Native Wins Trip To Super Bowl LIX
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Bloomfield resident Alejandro Crespo was one of three New Jersey Lottery players who recently won a trip to the 2025 Super Bowl, which will be played on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contest was featured in a “Big Game Giveaway,” a second-chance promotion for Quick Draw Progressive players.
Annual Minimum Wage Increases Approved for EWR Workers
Following a month-long public comment period, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approved an expanded minimum wage policy at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International airports on Thursday, December 12th. The new policy provides for three upfront increases of $0.75 in January 2025, July 2025, and January 2026, per a news release from PANYNJ. Beginning January 1st, 2027, annual increases will be tied to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) three-year moving average for the Northeast region, which will be consistent with the two states’ minimum wage policies. The wage increase is beneficial in helping to attract and retain more skilled labor to airport businesses, therefore improving customer experiences within the airports.
Cohome Social Club Comes to Montclair
Cohome Social Club, New Jersey’s leading disability inclusion group, has announced its expansion into Montclair at the beginning of 2025. According to Montclair Local, Cohome has been at the forefront of providing person-centered housing, social programs, and direct support to adults with disabilities for over seven years. Volunteer information and more can be found on the organization's website.
Montclair Boy Scouts + Reach Out Montclair Donate 100 Trees To Local Families
On Saturday, December 7th, scouts from the Mighty Pack 12 and Boy Scout Troop 13 partnered with Cedar Grove Christmas Trees as well as Maddie and Garth Guthrie of Reach Out Montclair to bring holiday cheer to families in the community. The tree sale took place at Montclair Veterinary Associates, and resulted in 100 Christmas trees being donated and delivered to Troop 13’s tree lot. Reach Out Montclair also gifted 350 coats to their families through their annual holiday coat drive, per Montclair Local.
Encore Tribute Concert Raises $6K For Toni's Kitchen
A tribute to one of the most famous concerts in rock-and-roll history recently raised $6,000 to benefit Toni's Kitchen in Montclair. On Thanksgiving 1976, The Band played their final concert with songwriter and lead guitarist, Robbie Robertson, who passed away in August 2023, per Patch Montclair. Fifty North Jersey musicians came together to reenact “The Band’s Last Waltz” at a concert to benefit Toni’s Kitchen. An encore concert at Montclair Art Museum this year saw the total double.
Ironbound Farm Market to Open in Lackawanna Plaza in 2025
Ironbound Farm Market is set to open a storefront in Montclair's Lackawanna Plaza in spring 2025. According to NorthJersey.com, it will sell local, sustainably grown meat, produce, and prepared foods with an emphasis on businesses owned by women, people of color, and veterans. One of the goals of this market is that farmers — who make as little as $0.15 cents for every dollar of produce sold — will be able to get up to $0.70 cents back per dollar instead.
Impact100 Essex Awards $50,000 in Equity Grants
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Impact100 Essex has awarded a record $50,000 to the three recipients of its 2024 Equity Grants: Tree House Cares ($20,000), Arts Ed Newark ($15,000), and United Parks ($15,000). This is the fifth year that Impact100 Essex has awarded these grants and, to date, has funded a total of $170,000 in Equity Grants. Impact100 Essex is a giving circle comprised of 170 women who combine their donations into large, meaningful grants.
New Businesses Coming to Montclair + Essex County in 2025
Over the past few months, several businesses have opened in the Montclair area, and the next year is coming with even more new spots. The Montclair Girl has compiled a list of businesses that recently opened and some coming soon, from cafes to restaurants to fitness studios. Click here for more.
Montclair Town Council Votes to Settle PSE&G Bill
The Montclair Town Council voted this week to settle a bill owed to utility provider PSE&G for half of the amount due. Per Montclair Local, the council approved a payment of $457,197.63, half of the full amount due of $917,995.26. PSE&G agreed to waive all outstanding balances from before January 1st, 2024.
Maplewood’s Dickens Village Is the Cutest Holiday Setup
The town of Maplewood has a decades-long holiday tradition. For the month of December, Ricalton Square is transformed into a small village of homes depicting various scenes from the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in addition to other seasonal festivities such as photos with Santa, a menorah, tree lightings, a petting zoo, and wagon rides. Click here for more.
Questbridge Scholarship Awarded To Newark Teen
Last week, David Sawacha — a 17-year-old Newark School of Data Science + Information Technology senior — received a full scholarship to Wesleyan University. A non-profit organization that provides higher education opportunities to high-achieving students from low-income families, otherwise known as the Questbridge Scholarship Program, has provided the scholarship. According to a statement on the Board of Education's website, David is currently considering computer science, data science, and statistics as his major of choice.
Bloomfield Police Perform Water Rescue, Save 2 People
Two people were rescued on Tuesday, December 17th from their car, which went into the Third River off of Broad Street. Bloomfield EMS assisted Engine 3, Engine 4, Truck 1, + Car 30 from the Bloomfield Fire Department, per Montclair Local. The two occupants were safely removed and there is no update on their conditions.
