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Coffee in hand, Montclair? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • From voter purges to Montclair-area mansion sale, here's this week
  • How will MAM transform into Montclair's go-to community hangout?
  • What big changes are coming to Montclair's streets, schools, and town hall?

Also on today's calendar: The Largest Renew Selection Secaucus Has Ever Seen and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Around Montclair: Data Centers + Voter Purge + Water Lawsuit + ICE (patch.com) — Essex County readers get a roundup of major government, politics, and community stories, including voter roll changes, limits on ICE cooperation, and controversy over AI data centers. Montclair is highlighted in a real estate item about Aaron Rodgers selling his nearby mansion, alongside other regional development, housing, and public safety updates that affect local residents.
   

2. Music, Dance, Art and Community: Kate Kraczon Looks to Expand the MAM Experience (tapinto.net) — Montclair residents can expect a more vibrant, community-centered Montclair Art Museum as new Chief Curator Kate Kraczon plans music, dance, food, and public art events on-site and across town. She aims to make MAM a true "third place" within Montclair Center's business district, expanding programs like Art Meets Jazz and a free Public Art Party this September. Her vision emphasizes collaboration with local artists, schools, and neighborhood partners.
   

3. Tous Les Jours Closed, St. Sebastian Celebrates 100 Years + Plus More News You Missed in Montclair + Essex County (themontclairgirl.com) — Montclair residents get a packed local roundup this week, from the closure of Tous Les Jours and the return of Church Street's pedestrian plaza to a new municipal complex redevelopment plan and early closure of Nishuane Pool for an inclusive playground project. You'll also find updates on a major lawsuit involving Montclair Public Schools, ICE detentions at Raymond's, and regional transportation and legal changes affecting locals.
   

4. Financial experts give tips on how parents can help young adults save hard-earned money (abc7ny.com) — A 26-year-old Montclair resident juggling a full-time job and eight side gigs illustrates how young adults can save aggressively while living at home. Personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi, speaking from Montclair, outlines concrete savings targets for rent, deposits, and emergency funds, plus guidance for parents supporting 20-somethings. The piece focuses on practical steps to build a $10,000–$15,000 cushion before moving out.
   

5. Jeffrey Bacsik (montclair.edu) — Montclair State accounting students may recognize Assistant Teaching Professor Jeffrey Bacsik, who brings more than four decades of high-level financial and auditing experience into his classes. The profile details his long career at Deloitte, leadership roles in major firms, and ongoing board work, along with his teaching focus on financial accounting and mentorship through the university's Accounting Society.
   

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Ok Montclair! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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