Halloween Scarecrow Contest In Montclair Is A Hit: See Winners

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House & Gardens. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House & Gardens were pleased to present each category winner of the Scarecrow Contest with $500 to the nonprofit of their choosing.

With 978 votes counted, we could tell the community was passionate about their scarecrows. Councilman Peter Yacobellis was in attendance and was able to meet many of the creators of the scarecrows. Anne Mernin, executive director of Toni’s Kitchen, was thrilled to be the recipient of two donations from the winners.

Showing tremendous community spirit, a total of 30 scarecrows were entered by families, individuals, scout troops, PTA’s/classes, nonprofits, and local businesses. We would like to thank everyone who entered the contest. All of the scarecrows were amazing and we look forward to seeing what will be created next year.

The winners in each category and the nonprofit they selected are:

Families

Vincent Van Crow – Ashley/Neary Family-Toni’s Kitchen

Individuals

Top Cat - Carol Bertolotti-Van Vleck House & Gardens

PTA's/Classes

Granny Flora - Yantacaw School PTO

Nonprofits

Where the Wild Things Are - Kids in Cleats

Local Business

October Bride - Blooms in Hand - Human Needs Food Pantry

Scout Troops

Daisy - Daisy Troop #20478-Toni’s Kitchen

Many thanks to our sponsors who helped make this free exhibit possible: PSE&G, PNC Bank, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, and Martin O’Boyles Landscaping.

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