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This week, Montclair’s financial story gets real. We sit down with Town Manager Stephen Marks to talk candidly about the township’s budget, his first six months on the job, and why he believes a state fiscal monitor might be “warranted” for Montclair’s schools, given a nearly $20 million deficit.
Then: What can Montclair learn from our neighbors in Nutley, who are currently experiencing the effects of a state takeover of their school district? We unpack the lessons, the trade-offs, and the emotion behind what it means to lose (or preserve) local control.
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And your favorite local pod just got some hardware. The Montclair Pod is officially a Signal Awards winner for Best Local News Podcast!
Join for a special live taping of The Montclair Pod at The Montclair Film Festival. Reserve your seats.
Episode Credits:
Hosted by Farnoosh Torabi and Mike Schreiber
Produced by The Montclair Pod
Edited by Bob Raynor
Sponsored by Twocents and Karin Diana, Compass Montclair
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