This week, we welcome back Township Manager Stephen Marks to discuss how the town might intervene in the school budget crisis and the latest on Lackawanna Plaza. Then, we take a trip back in time with Lonnie Brandon—historian, former Parks & Rec director, and Montclair High football alum—who shares a powerful story from the 1960s involving legendary coach Clary Anderson.

We also cover the "Cutover"—the month-long disruption to the Montclair-Boonton train line as work begins on the Portal North Bridge (hope you like the ferry!). We also break down the latest MPACT report on what a State Monitor actually does (spoiler: nobody really knows).

Links & Resources

• MPACT report: Read about state monitors
• Mike Crowley's coverage of the recent School Budget Town Hall
• YMCA History: Join the Zoom on March 26th
• Event: Saturday Night Bard at Luna Stage
• Newsletter: Subscribe at montclairpod.com.
• The History of Our Magnet System on The Montclair Pod

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