We’ve heard some sad news about the possibility of a business departing the village.
It seems that Montclair Village Hardware will very likely leave Mountain Boulevard for a new location. While the owner wants to wait until next week to talk about a possible move, it sounds like parking is an issue. So is the relatively small size of the store, and then, of course, there’s the rent. This would be a minor blow for the mix of shops in the neighborhood. The next closest hardware store is on Park Boulevard.
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Parking? Are you kidding me? Montclair has a massive surplus of parking, much of which is nearly free. Here’s a fine idea for merchants who think there isn’t enough parking: don’t park your own car all day in front of your store!