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And on the Montclair Patch calendar - Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale

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Hello Montclair! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fast-acting Montclair firefighters stop kitchen blaze from spreading
  • Montclair panel aims to boost voter confidence for 2026 election
  • How a North Jersey amputee trained on Montclair trails for history

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, temps: high: 70, low: 60.
  • 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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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Duncan Sheik, who died at 56, spent some formative years in SC (thestate.com)

Bloomfield

  • Cure Breast Cancer Foundation Hope Hustle 5K Debuts in Bloomfield Oct. 3 (tapinto.net)

Belleville

  • Essex County 911: Murder + Missing Woman + Wrong-Way Driver + Fires (patch.com)
  • Halloween Pop-Up Bar Coming To Nutley: 2026 Events (patch.com)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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