Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Montclair Firefighters Extinguish Kitchen Fire At Local Home (patch.com) — Montclair residents may be relieved to hear that firefighters quickly contained a kitchen fire on Francis Place before it spread beyond a small area. Crews mounted a rapid interior attack, while local police helped a resident out of the home and the Montclair Ambulance Unit assisted on scene, preventing more serious damage or injuries.
• Voting In Montclair: Public Event Will Help Residents Prepare For 2026 Election (patch.com) — Montclair voters are invited to a Civil Rights Commission panel at the municipal building to get ready for the 2026 general election. The evening event will walk residents through their voting rights and the process, with a chance to submit questions anonymously in advance so locals can head to the polls more confidently.
• NJ Athlete Is 1st Double Amputee To Finish This Infamously Grueling Ultramarathon (patch.com) — North Jersey double amputee Brian Reynolds has become the first person with his condition to finish the notoriously brutal 100-mile Leadville Trail ultramarathon, after three years of attempts. The Essex County resident trained heavily at Garret Mountain and Montclair's Brookdale Park, and recommends nearby Eagle Rock and Mills reservations as great local spots for challenging runs and hikes.
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