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Hello Montclair! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Montclair seniors shining in this year's county art show
  • Teen-built reading garden brings new story spot to Montclair kids
  • Montclair fire leadership shifts with key retirement and promotions

Also on today's calendar: Montclair AI Nights: AI for Everything and 27 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
  • Thursday: A chance of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montclair Seniors Earn Awards In County Art Contest: Here's Who Won This Year (patch.com) — Montclair readers can celebrate two local seniors who stood out in the 2026 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show, earning top honors in professional categories. Mary Hadley took second place in Professional Pastels and Judy Beck won first place in Professional Mixed Media, showcasing Montclair's strong presence in the county's creative community.
   

2. Reading Garden At Nursery School In Montclair Is Glen Ridge Teen's Latest Good Deed (patch.com) — Families in Montclair can now enjoy a new reading garden at the Cooper School, created by Glen Ridge teen Esmae Keswin and her Hands 4 Hope volunteers. The outdoor space offers benches, flowers and a cozy spot for kids to read, supporting literacy and community connection. Montclair educators say the garden will be a lasting gift that nurtures both stories and neighborhood ties.
   

3. Longtime Montclair Firefighter Retires, 6 Others Promoted (patch.com) — Montclair residents are seeing big changes in their fire department as Deputy Chief Michael Lizza retires after more than 25 years of service to the township. At a recent town council meeting, six firefighters were promoted to leadership roles and a new probationary firefighter was sworn in, marking a significant transition for public safety in Montclair.
   

4. Montclair Football Looks to Rebound to Start Home Stretch for Playoff Bid (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair High's football team sits at 2-2 after a tough 22-12 loss to Livingston but now faces a crucial three-game home stretch starting Sept. 26 against Hackensack. With standout performances from senior Zahkir Huff and improving play from sophomore quarterback Andrew Reynolds, the Mounties are aiming to turn home-field advantage into a strong state playoff push.
   

5. Montclair Art Museum and Montclair Scholarship Fund Announce a New Scholarship (montclairlocal.news) — A new annual scholarship will support a creative Montclair High School senior pursuing fine or visual arts, funded by the Montclair Art Museum and Montclair Scholarship Fund. Admissions from Sept. 25–27 at the museum will go directly toward this award, giving residents a simple way to back local student artists while enjoying the galleries.
   

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