The Municipal Facilities Series

Flipping the Legal Switch

What happens when Town Council adopts a redevelopment plan that does not actually contain a specific plan? An examination of the legal powers that switch on, the decisions that can move behind closed doors, and why the sequence matters.

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The Municipal Facilities Series

A closer look at how the decisions are being made and the long-term implications for Montclair.

The Lackawanna PILOT Series

A structured analysis of the PILOT agreement; including its structure, who ultimately benefits, and the long-term impact on Montclair residents.

The Lackawanna PILOT Series

A structured analysis of the PILOT agreement; including its structure, who ultimately benefits, and the long-term impact on Montclair residents.

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Flipping the Legal Switch

Sep 14, 2026

The Documents Behind the Decision

Examining the evidence behind Town Council’s decision to build new municipal facilities and the key due diligence that is missing.

Aug 31, 2026

The Coordinated Silence: Reflections on the Voting Rights Act Ruling and the Silence that Followed

An examination of the response from elected officials and political organizations to the recent gutting of the Voting Rights Act and the uncomfortable questions raised by the widespread silence that followed.

May 29, 2026

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