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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man sentenced in 2018 fatal stabbing of ex-girlfriend in Montclair (northjersey.com) — A man has been sentenced to 55 years in state prison for fatally stabbing his former girlfriend outside a Montclair apartment building in 2018, bringing closure to a long-running case. Essex County prosecutors say the Kean University student was attacked on Hartley Street as she prepared to leave on vacation, and the defendant later surrendered in Orange.
2. Light Up Diwali 2026 (thelocalgirl.com) — AAPI New Jersey is bringing its Light Up Diwali festival back to the Montclair Art Museum, inviting local families to celebrate the festival of lights together. Attendees can enjoy performances, kids' crafts, food trucks, local vendors, and full gallery access, all centered at the museum on South Mountain Avenue in Montclair.
3. Jacob Weisberg Discusses 'Profiles in Cowardice' in Montclair (montclairlocal.news) — A high-profile author talk is coming to Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair on Oct. 13, with Jacob Weisberg discussing his new book on political courage and complicity. Hosted by Montclair Local and trustee Kathleen Carroll, the evening includes refreshments, book sales from Watchung Booksellers, and a $60 donation-based ticket that directly supports local nonprofit journalism.
4. More Rats, More Inspections: Montclair Steps Up Rodent Fight (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair officials are responding to a township-wide spike in rodent sightings by hiring two part-time refuse inspectors and tightening garbage enforcement. Residents are urged to secure trash, clean up yards, and report rodent activity online, while the Health Department considers requiring rodent control plans for construction projects to tackle the problem from multiple angles.
5. Montclair Residents Urge Town Council to Adopt Safeguards Around Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair residents, including several high school students, are pressing the Township Council to adopt strict safeguards on automatic license plate reader cameras already operating on local roads. They're calling for an ACLU-style ordinance requiring public impact reports, council approval, and regular oversight, while some council members and the mayor voice privacy concerns and question the police department's secrecy around camera locations.
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