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1. Montclair Man Allegedly Exposed Himself On Church Street, Resisted Arrest (patch.com) — Montclair residents are learning more about a recent arrest on Church Street, where police say a local man exposed himself in public and then resisted officers. Authorities report that the 43-year-old Montclair resident faces charges including lewdness, criminal mischief, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest, underscoring an ongoing focus on public safety in the downtown area.
2. These Weird-Looking Tubes Catch NJ Parking Violators–And They're Popping Up Everywhere (patch.com) — Drivers in Montclair may soon see new solar-powered SafetyStick devices as the town prepares to join other New Jersey communities testing high-tech tools to catch illegal parking. The tubes photograph cars that linger too long in restricted spots, sending images to local police, while residents and civil liberties advocates debate the privacy implications of expanding automated enforcement statewide.
3. Car Stolen Near Montclair Library, Key May Have Been Inside: Police (patch.com) — A Montclair driver reported that their black 2024 Kia Sportage was stolen from in front of the Montclair Public Library on South Fullerton Avenue earlier this week. Police say the owner believes a spare key may have been left in the glovebox, and they're investigating the theft. Residents near the library may want to double-check that their vehicles are locked and keys secured.
4. Thief Swipes Porta Potty From Work Site In Montclair (patch.com) — Police in Montclair are looking into an unusual theft after a porta potty, valued at $725, disappeared from a work site on the 200-block of Orange Road. The contractor told officers he had rented the portable toilet in July and discovered it missing when he returned to the vacant lot this week. The odd crime adds to a string of small but costly property losses in town.
5. 'No Substation': Montclair Neighbors Fight PSE&G Plan, Vote Delayed (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair residents packed a recent council meeting to oppose PSE&G's plan for an electrical substation at the municipal building site on Claremont Avenue, prompting officials to delay a key zoning vote. Neighbors worry about property values, downtown land use, and the future of the aging municipal building, while PSE&G argues a modern substation is needed to serve thousands of local customers.
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