Montclair’s $20M School Deficit Explained and the Big Montclair Film Preview

This week on The Montclair Pod, it’s a jam-packed episode:

• Montclair Schools Budget Town Hall. We take you inside last Friday night’s meeting at Buzz Aldrin Middle School, where Superintendent Ruth B. Turner and Interim Business Administrator Dana Sullivan laid out the reality: the district is facing nearly $20 million in debt. Parents pressed for answers, students spoke out, and hard choices are on the table, from closing schools to eliminating Chromebooks. We break down what’s really at stake and the options ahead, from state loans with oversight to a possible special election on a tax increase.

• Montclair Pod Makes the Finals. The Montclair Pod has been nominated for a Signal Award for Best Local News Podcast alongside NPR, WHYY, and Colorado Public Radio. Here's where you can vote for us to win the People’s Choice Award.

• Dinner at Sushi Koshi. In our “Farnoosh and Mike Eat Food” series sponsored by Twocents, we visit Watchung Plaza’s Sushi Koshi, learn about the restaurant’s culture of care, and even invent a new roll (yes, we’re pitching the Montclair Pod Roll). Twocents is an app that makes it easy to give real feedback to New Jersey businesses - anonymously if you prefer.

• Montclair Film Festival Preview. Montclair Film's Artistic Director Tom Hall gives us the scoop on this year’s lineup, including The Sound of Music opening at the newly restored Bellevue Theater, George Clooney’s Jay Kelly as the opening night film, and a Spike Lee–Stephen Colbert conversation at the Wellmont.

• Love It or List It: Montclair Edition. Compass real estate agent and Montclair Pod sponsor Karin Diana tackles one of the toughest homeowner questions: should you renovate your house (dust, costs, and all) or sell and buy a new one in town? Her practical advice may surprise you. To reach Karin and receive her free Love It or List It worksheet email [email protected].

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