56-570: Montclair is a toponym which is French for clear mountain . It may refer to: Places in the United States [ edit ] Montclair, New Jersey Montclair Art Museum Montclair State University Upper Montclair, New Jersey Montclair Public Library Montclair, California , a city in San Bernardino County Montclair, Oakland, California ,
112-469: A non-partisan basis in elections held as part of the May municipal elections. The mayor is elected directly by the voters. The Township Council includes six members, of which two council seats are elected from the township at-large and one council seat is elected from each of four wards . A deputy mayor is selected by the six council members from their members, and this position is largely ceremonial. Though
168-535: A military operation by the US and Australia during World War II See also [ edit ] Mont Clare (disambiguation) Montclair Elementary School (disambiguation) Montclair High School (disambiguation) Montclair, North Carolina (disambiguation) Montclar (disambiguation) Mount Clare (disambiguation) Moncler , Italian fashion brand Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
224-545: A neighborhood Montclair, Indiana Montclair, Lexington , Kentucky Montclair (Quincy, Massachusetts) , a neighborhood in Quincy Montclair, Cumberland County, North Carolina Montclair, Davidson County, North Carolina Montclair, Fayetteville, North Carolina , a neighborhood Montclair, Onslow County, North Carolina Montclair, Scotland County, North Carolina Montclair, Wilson County, North Carolina Sunset Terrace/Montclair, Houston ,
280-507: A neighborhood in Houston, Texas Montclair, Virginia Other uses [ edit ] Mercury Montclair , a line of automobiles made by Ford Motor Company in the 1950s Montclair bottled water, produced by Nestlé Waters North America Montclair cigarettes, produced by Commonwealth Brands USS Montclair (ID-3497) , a United States Navy refrigerated cargo ship in commission from 1918 to 1919 Operation Montclair ,
336-416: A one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise the operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to
392-713: A pond that is fed by Yantacaw Brook and that in turn feeds into the Third River on its way towards the Passaic River . The township has 18 public tennis courts, four skating rinks (two of which are indoor), and three public swimming pools: the Mountainside pool, the Nishuane pool, and the Essex pool. In 2007, township residents advocated for the construction of a public skatepark. Community members revitalized
448-486: A referendum held on February 21, 1894, Montclair was reincorporated as a town , effective February 24, 1894. It derives its name from the French mont clair , meaning "clear mountain" or "bright mountain." In 1980, after multiple protests filed by Montclair officials regarding inequities built into the federal revenue-sharing system, Montclair passed a referendum changing its name to the "Township of Montclair," becoming
504-427: A ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially recognize this space as a temporary skatepark. The township's playground insurance covers skateboarding, allowing it to allocate funds to the park. The township has paid for signage using its playground fund. All skating equipment (ramps, rails, etc.) at Rand Park has been provided by community members with no financial support from the township. Montclair has one local newspaper,
560-490: A separate ZIP code, 07043. Because the ZIP codes do not exactly match municipal boundaries, a few homes near the borders with neighboring towns fall into the ZIP codes for those communities. A few homes in some adjoining municipalities use one of the two ZIP codes assigned to Montclair, as does HackensackUMC Mountainside (07042, formerly known as Mountainside Hospital), whose campus straddles the border with Glen Ridge. Small areas in
616-470: A township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain the township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township)
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#1732765691560672-492: Is 90; the area has an average of 202 sunny days. Montclair is one or two degrees warmer than the neighboring municipalities of Verona and Cedar Grove because of the mountain between them, which sometimes blocks winds and clouds, including warmer air from the ocean to the east. The township has long celebrated its diversity, a feature that has attracted many to the community. The African American population has been stable at around 30% for decades, although it fell from 32% in
728-599: Is a township in Essex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Situated on the cliffs of the Watchung Mountains , Montclair is a commercial and cultural hub of North Jersey and a diverse bedroom community of New York City within the New York metropolitan area . The township is the home of Montclair State University , the state's second-largest university. As of the 2020 United States census ,
784-706: Is also located there. Since July 1, 1988, Montclair has been governed under the Council-Manager Plan 13 form of municipal government under the Faulkner Act , whose originator, Bayard H. Faulkner , was a former mayor of Montclair. The township is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the Township Council, who are elected to concurrent four-year terms on
840-466: Is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election, the committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing
896-842: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). Township (New Jersey) A township , in the context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As a political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government
952-455: Is the border between those two counties. Montclair has a temperate climate, with warm-to-hot, humid summers and cool-to-cold winters, as is characteristic of the Köppen climate classification humid continental climate. January tends to be the coldest month, with average high temperatures in the upper 30s Fahrenheit and lows averaging 21. July, the warmest month, features high temperatures in
1008-496: Is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in the United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within
1064-662: The 2000 census to 27% in 2010. Montclair has attracted many New Yorkers. Many residents work for major media organizations in New York City, including The New York Times and Newsweek . A March 11, 2007, posting in the blog Gawker.com listed some of those who work in the media and live in Montclair. Many residents are commuters to New York City and the Metro Area. The 2010 United States census counted 37,669 people, 15,089 households, and 9,446 families in
1120-601: The Lincoln Tunnel under the Hudson River , the Whole Theatre productions were readily available to New York City and New Jersey audiences. In the two decades in which Whole Theatre flourished, they presented a long list of performances in a wide variety of genres. Productions included The Rose Tattoo , Mother Courage , Rabelais: a Dramatic Game (1985), and America at Full Moon (1986). They enjoyed
1176-672: The Montclair Local . In addition, there is a radio station at 90.3 FM on the campus of Montclair State University , WMSC . The township has a municipal public service television channel, Channel 34, where township council and school board meetings are broadcast. Montclair High School has its own paper the Mountaineer , and Montclair State University has its own student-run paper, the Montclarion . WNJN , one of four stations of state-wide PBS member station NJTV ,
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#17327656915601232-616: The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens , a 6.5-acre (2.6 ha) living museum donated by the family of Frank Presby that is maintained by volunteers and dedicated to the iris . Covering nearly 20 acres (8.1 ha) of wetlands and uplands along the Third River , the Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve offers hiking trails and other passive recreation. Yantacaw Brook Park , covering 11.5 acres (4.7 ha), surrounds
1288-469: The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens , and many school-owned sports fields, viz., Montclair State University 's Sprague Field . In total Montclair has 153.9 acres (0.623 km ) of township park land spread over 18 parks and 123.8 acres (0.501 km ) of county park land consisting of five parks. Municipal parks include Mountainside Park, the township's largest at 33.2 acres (13.4 ha), which offers extensive tennis and recreation facilities, and includes
1344-667: The Second River , and the others flow into the Third River . Montclair lies just north of the northernmost extent of the Rahway River watershed. Montclair borders the municipalities of Bloomfield , Cedar Grove , Glen Ridge , Orange , Verona , and West Orange in Essex County; and Clifton and Little Falls in Passaic County . The southern border of Montclair is a straight line between Eagle Rock, on
1400-513: The 1948 biographical novel Cheaper by the Dozen , the principal characters Frank Bunker Gilbreth Sr. and Lillian Moller Gilbreth live in Montclair, as the authors did in real life. Some scenes of the film "Seven Minutes in Heaven" (1986) were filmed in and around Montclair High School . The 1989 film Bloodhounds of Broadway , which starred Madonna , Matt Dillon , and Jennifer Grey ,
1456-634: The Claridge Cinema on Bloomfield Avenue which shows different types of movies from documentaries to small-scale indie films. The township hosted its first annual film festival in 2012 to provide a platform for filmmakers from New Jersey, the US, and the world. Live theaters include The Montclair Operetta Company, the Wellmont Theater , Montclair State University 's Kasser Theater, Montclair State University's theater in Life Hall, and
1512-735: The Fourth Ward. Montclair is split between the 10th and 11th Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 27th state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Montclair had been part of the 8th Congressional District and the 10th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. The split that took effect in 2013 drew
1568-841: The Mayor has no executive powers, the mayor presides over council meetings and has both a voice and vote in its proceedings. The Mayor appoints members to many local governing groups, most notably the board of education. As of 2023 , the Mayor of Montclair is Sean M. Spiller. Members of the Montclair Township Council are Deputy Mayor William L. Hurlock (First Ward), Lori Price Abrams (Third Ward), David Cummings (Fourth Ward), Robert J. Russo (at-large), Robin Schlager (Second Ward) and Peter Yacobellis (at-large), all of whom serve terms of office scheduled to end on June 30, 2024. In elections held on May 12, 2020, Sean M. Spiller
1624-683: The Studio Playhouse. On Bloomfield Avenue, there is a public stage used for concerts and other events. Dotted around Montclair there are also many art galleries, though most are centered in the Bloomfield Avenue Downtown Area. Concerts are held at the Wellmont Theater and at several churches and auditoriums sponsored by Outpost in the Burbs, a community-based organization. In 2017, The Montclair Orchestra
1680-560: The Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from the program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of
1736-505: The actors Louis Zorich and his wife, the later Oscar-winning actress, Olympia Dukakis , founded a theatre group that included Remi Barclay , Jason Bosseau, Margery Fierst, Gerald Fierst, and many others. Some of the acting artistic and administrative participants were permanent, and semi-permanent. Performances were peppered with visits and occasional celebrity artists. Naming themselves Whole Theatre, they based themselves in Montclair. Located 12 miles (19 km) from Midtown Manhattan via
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1792-511: The effort in 2010 and lobbied the Parks and Recreation Committee for support. The township council passed a resolution expressing approval of the project but allocated no funds for it. In the spring of 2020, an impromptu skatepark was created by community members on two of the unused tennis courts at Rand Park on North Fullerton Avenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, the township held
1848-469: The five municipalities that had authorized the sale of medical cannabis . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 6.25 square miles (16.17 km ), including 6.24 square miles (16.16 km ) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.02 km ) of water (0.11%). Montclair is on the east side of the First Mountain of the Watchung Mountains . Some higher locations in
1904-426: The largest collection of materials in northern New Jersey. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montclair city council cut library funding to the minimum levels required by New Jersey law. The library's director resigned following a forensic audit, in which no irregularities were found. Montclair is home to many parks and nature reserves. Parks in Montclair are both county and municipal. Additional open space includes
1960-472: The mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798
2016-507: The mid-80s and lows in the 70s, with an average high of 86 degrees. From April to June and from September to early November, Montclair experiences temperatures from the lower 60s to the lower 70s. Montclair gets approximately 50 inches (1,300 mm) of rain per year, above the United States average of 39 inches (990 mm). Snowfall is common from December to early March and totals about 30 inches (76 cm) annually. The number of days each year in Montclair with any measurable precipitation
2072-432: The population were under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 87.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 82.2 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
2128-419: The population. Of the 15,089 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 46.1% were married couples living together; 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 37.4% were non-families. Of all households, 30.9% were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.15. 25.5% of
2184-494: The ridge of the First Watchung Mountain, and the point where Orange Road begins at the foot of Ridgewood Avenue. The eastern border is roughly a straight line between that point and a point just southwest of where Broad Street crosses the Third River. The western border runs roughly along the ridge of the First Watchung Mountain between Eagle Rock and the Essex County / Passaic County border. The northern border
2240-497: The southeast of the township fall into the Glen Ridge ZIP code 07028. Several streams flow eastward through Montclair: Toney's Brook in the center, Nishuane Brook in the southeast, Wigwam Brook in the southwest, Pearl Brook in the northwest, and Yantacaw Brook in the northeast—all in the Passaic River watershed. Yantacaw and Toney's brooks are dammed in parks to create ponds. Wigwam, Nishuane, and Toney's brooks flow into
2296-450: The southern section of the township (26,730 residents) into the 10th District, while the northern portion (11,299 residents) moved to the 11th District. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 10th congressional district is represented by LaMonica McIver ( D , Newark ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). New Jersey
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2352-762: The support of the local community and the theatre community of New York and New Jersey generally. For example, in 1975–1976 the company acknowledged over 120 substantial donors in their program as well as funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund . In 1989, Olympia Dukakis was named as the company's Artistic Director. Her two co-directors were Remi Barclay and Gerald Fierst, who were jointly responsible for Education and Outreach. In 2018 Brooke Lea Foster of The New York Times stated that it
2408-413: The term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified the much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve
2464-569: The third of more than a dozen Essex County municipalities to reclassify themselves as townships to take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies that allocated townships a greater share of government aid to municipalities on a per capita basis. Before cannabis was legalized for sale for both medical and recreational use in 2022, the state's first marijuana dispensary opened in Montclair in December 2012, joining Bellmawr , Cranbury , Egg Harbor Township , and Woodbridge Township as one of
2520-508: The title Montclair . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Montclair&oldid=1086626211 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Montclair, New Jersey Montclair
2576-589: The township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined
2632-483: The township provide excellent views of the surrounding area and of the New York City skyline about 12 miles (19 km) away. Named localities in the township include Church Street, Frog Hollow, South End, Upper Montclair , and Watchung Plaza. Montclair is split between two ZIP Codes . The central and southern parts of the township are designated 07042. Upper Montclair lies north of Watchung Avenue and has
2688-451: The township's population was 40,921, an increase of 3,252 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 37,669, which in turn reflected a decline of 1,308 (−3.4%) from the 38,977 counted in the 2000 census . As of 2010, it was the 60th-most-populous municipality in New Jersey . Montclair was initially formed as a township on April 15, 1868, from portions of Bloomfield Township , so that a second railroad could be built to Montclair. After
2744-479: The township. The population density was 5,971.2 per square mile (2,305.5/km ). There were 15,911 housing units at an average density of 2,522.2 per square mile (973.8/km ). The racial makeup was 62.16% (23,416) White , 27.16% (10,230) Black or African American , 0.16% (59) Native American , 3.81% (1,434) Asian , 0.02% (9) Pacific Islander , 2.19% (826) from other races , and 4.50% (1,695) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.46% (2,810) of
2800-439: The work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has the same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate
2856-469: Was $ 95,696 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,396) and the median family income was $ 126,983 (+/− $ 8,950). Males had a median income of $ 83,589 (+/− $ 5,955) versus $ 66,063 (+/− $ 3,616) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 53,572 (+/− $ 2,671). About 4.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Montclair has six distinct commercial zones: In
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#17327656915602912-645: Was elected as mayor, defeating Renée Baskerville. Peter Yacobellis and incumbent Robert Russo won the two at-large seats, defeating the three other candidates—James Cotter, Carmel Loughman, and Roger Terry. Incumbent Robin Schlager won the Second Ward, defeating Christina M. Thomas; Lori Price Abrams defeated Marguerite Joralemon in the Third Ward; incumbent Bill Hurlock won the First Ward seat, defeating John Hearn; and David Cummings, who ran unopposed, won in
2968-450: Was formed as a semi-professional orchestra, with professional musicians and students from top colleges. Montclair was the setting for some of the stories in the HBO television series The Sopranos , and many Montclair streets, locations, and businesses were featured in the show, such as Bloomfield Avenue. Montclair Public Library is one of the oldest public libraries in New Jersey, with
3024-483: Was one of several "least suburban of suburbs, each one celebrated by buyers there for its culture and hip factor, as much as the housing stock and sophisticated post-city life." Montclair hosts many art institutions and theaters, and despite its relatively small size, has many art venues. It has its own art museum, the Montclair Art Museum , and several small galleries. Montclair also hosts one cinema,
3080-481: Was partially filmed in Montclair. Herman Hupfeld , composer of the song " As Time Goes By ", was born, lived, and was buried in Montclair. The song was voted No. 2 on the AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs special, commemorating the best songs in film. The indie rock band Pinegrove is from Montclair. In 2023, it released Montclair: Live at the Wellmont Theater , a film recording a 2021 performance in Montclair. In 1971,
3136-460: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to the New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in
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