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1. Bus, Pharmacy, Restaurant: 3 Fights In Montclair Draw Police To Scene (patch.com) — Montclair police responded to three separate physical disputes in town over four days, including a fight on an NJ Transit bus near Lackawanna Plaza, an assault at the Valley Road CVS, and a refund-related altercation at Boschetto on Grove Street. One CVS employee was hospitalized and a customer was treated after being hit by thrown merchandise, while the other incidents ended without serious injuries. A Newark man faces multiple charges in connection with the pharmacy attack.
2. Montclair State Breaks Ground on $120 Million Science Building, Raising Student Concerns About Costs (themontclarion.org) — Montclair State University is moving ahead with a $120 million interdisciplinary science building while students grapple with rising tuition and housing bills for Fall 2026. Administrators insist the project is funded through grants and bonds, not directly from tuition, but acknowledge broader financial pressures. Student leaders are demanding clearer communication as many question whether they can afford to stay on campus.
3. Bryan Murdock (montclair.edu) — Montclair residents should know Bryan Murdock is the associate vice president leading Montclair State University's Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships. He's driving long-term collaborations like the Paterson One Square Mile project and the Anchor Collaborative, aligning university resources with local priorities. His work connects students, faculty, and community partners to tackle regional social and economic challenges.
4. New Jersey Has Two Of The Hottest Zip Codes In The US (nj1015.com) — Montclair's housing market just ranked as the second "hottest" ZIP code in the entire country, with a median home price around $1 million and homes moving quickly. A new Realtor.com study says limited supply and proximity to major cities are driving intense buyer competition. The piece contrasts Montclair with more affordable Sewell and other top-ranked towns nationwide.
5. Cedar Grove Keeps Montclair Ambulance Unit on the Job (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair Ambulance Unit will keep providing daytime emergency medical coverage in Cedar Grove under a new five-year contract, while still serving Montclair from its Walnut Street headquarters. The deal, nearly revenue-neutral for MAU, reflects rising EMS costs and the shift from volunteer to paid ambulance services across nearby towns, with billing policies that avoid sending Montclair or Cedar Grove patients to collections.
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