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Sunday May 31st Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more you’ll pay to park in Montclair this summer
  • Ready to eat, sip, and explore art on South Mountain?
  • Can Montclair Kimberley upset Pingry in the Non-Public quarterfinals?

Also on today's calendar: Summer Sing: Mozart Requiem And American Spirituals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Parking Rules In Montclair Are About To Change: What Drivers Should Know (patch.com) — Montclair is overhauling parking rules starting July 6, with higher permit and meter rates, longer enforcement hours, and expanded loading-zone times across key business districts. Expect pricier permits in decks and lots, $1.50 on-street meters, and a $3 peak evening rate downtown as the township aims to cut circling, double-parking, and congestion without using tax dollars.    

2. Montclair Art Museum's Food Truck Fest & Cocktail Crawl Returns June 7 (montclairlocal.news) — Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 7, when the Montclair Art Museum turns its grounds into a food truck festival and cocktail crawl with access to the galleries. Expect 12 diverse food trucks, custom cocktails, a live DJ, art activities, and discounted advance tickets for families and members. It’s designed as a welcoming neighborhood-style party right on South Mountain Avenue.    

3. Pingry tops Morristown-Beard - Non-Public second round (nj.com subscription) — Montclair sports fans will note that Montclair Kimberley has advanced in the Non-Public girls lacrosse tournament and now visits Pingry for a quarterfinal matchup. Pingry rolled past Morristown-Beard 18-2 behind balanced scoring, while Montclair Kimberley earned its spot with an 18-6 win over Holy Cross Prep.    

4. NJ Experts Warn Of Health Risks At The 2026 FIFA World Cup (njurbannews.com) — Montclair residents may want to heed warnings from a Montclair State University public health expert about measles and other infectious diseases as New Jersey prepares to host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. With over a million visitors expected, experts urge up-to-date vaccinations, heat precautions, and awareness of crowded conditions that could strain local health systems.    


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