Mysterious $20M debt threatens wealthy N.J. suburb's way of life. Can divided town survive the crisis?

Mysterious $20M debt threatens wealthy N.J. suburb's way of life. Can divided town survive the crisis?

The gaggle of second graders clutched handwritten signs as they arrived to address the talk of the town. It was after bed time, and the Montclair 7- and 8-year olds were nervous. Together, they stood before a packed school board meeting to try to save their beloved teacher’s aide from a stunning budget crisis threatening up to 150 jobs.