Behind the Dec 9th Ballot: Superintendent Ruth B. Turner on Montclair’s Fiscal Crossroads

In her most candid interview yet, Superintendent Ruth B. Turner discusses accountability, fiscal discipline, and the tough choices facing Montclair schools, as the district faces a $19.6 million deficit and a pivotal special election on December 9.

In the interview, Turner explains:

• Why Question 1 leaves out mention of the state loan and monitor
• Why Question 2 makes the tax hike permanent
• What a fiscal monitor could and couldn’t do in Montclair
• Why the forensic audit is tied to Question 2
• Whether teachers and nurses could be reinstated if new funds pass
• How the district plans to avoid another deficit and restore transparency

Plus, a look at where the “missing $12 million” actually went and what happens if the town must take a short-term bridge loan just to make payroll.

Later in the episode, Farnoosh and Mike head to Bao Dumplings and Bao Tea in Verona for their latest “Farnoosh & Mike Eat Food” adventure, sponsored by Twocents, the app lets you leave feedback for any NJ business—anonymously if you want.

Then in “Ask Our Agent,” Karin Diana of Compass Montclair shares how smart, high-impact staging can make a home shine—even in a brisk market—and what today’s HGTV-raised buyers are really looking for.

Plus: a quick round of Montclair headlines, from Board of Ed election results and the Imani 25th Anniversary Gala, to the town’s latest openings and events.

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