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1. Attempted Burglary Reported In Montclair, Resident Catches Suspect On Camera: Police (patch.com) — Montclair police are investigating an attempted burglary on Highland Avenue after a resident reviewing home security footage saw a masked suspect trying to open a locked rear kitchen door around 3 a.m. No entry was made, but the video captured clear details of the suspect's clothing and actions. Residents may want to double-check locks and review their own camera footage for similar activity.
2. Man Exposed His Genitals To Woman As She Was Walking To Work, Montclair Police Say (patch.com) — Montclair police are seeking a man who allegedly exposed his genitals to a woman walking to work near Midland Avenue and Portland Place on August 26. The victim reported the man approached her, then walked away toward Portland Place, and officers have released a detailed physical and clothing description to help residents stay alert and assist any investigation.
3. Montclair Senior Group Launches Contest For Architecture Students: 'Design An ADU' (patch.com) — Montclair seniors and housing advocates are launching a 2026 design competition inviting architecture students to create affordable, accessible accessory dwelling units that help older residents age in place. The project, centered on Montclair's new ADU-friendly ordinances, will award cash prizes, produce a homeowner handbook, and share winning designs with local planners and policymakers to address the town's housing pressures.
4. Montclair Makes Music: Joyful Jazz Festival Celebrates Community, Attracts Record Audience (tapinto.net) — Montclair residents just turned out 32,000-strong for the Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree at Lackawanna Plaza, celebrating music, art, food, and community. Headliners like Dianne Reeves and Christian McBride shared the spotlight with more than 150 Jazz House Kids musicians, local vendors, and families, reinforcing the festival's roots as a free, homegrown tradition that now draws tens of thousands to town.
5. Montclair Public Library Seeks Survey Responses as Renovation Plans Move Forward (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair residents are being asked to complete a survey that will help shape major renovations at both the South Fullerton and Bellevue Avenue library branches, backed by $36.7 million in state tax credits. Officials are reviewing 21 architect proposals for upgrades including new classrooms, labs, community rooms, and improved accessibility, aiming to select a firm by October for a four-year construction timeline.
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