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

In today's newsletter:

  • Who's on the ballot for Montclair's open at-large council seat?
  • Meet the two Montclair teens who topped a national art show
  • Which scenes in Netflix's new teen drama were shot at Montclair High?

Also on today's calendar: Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Intervals of bright sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's Who's Running for Montclair's Town Council Vacancy (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair voters will choose among Mariana Horta, Antoinette "Toni" Martin, and Kyle Porro this November to fill the at-large seat on the Township Council through mid-2028. The race comes as the council faces big decisions on infrastructure, redevelopment, traffic safety, and housing, with key registration, mail-in, and early-voting dates already set for local residents.
   

2. Montclair Teen Talents Take Top Honors in National Art Exhibition (tapinto.net) — Two Montclair teens, Jack Daggs and Evelyn W., have been named "Best in Show" in a national One River School teen art exhibition, standing out among more than 1,800 student works. Their pieces, inspired by places that matter to them, are now featured in an online showcase that takes their creativity far beyond Montclair's classrooms.
   

3. Where 'Don't Say Good Luck' Was Filmed, and How New Jersey Shaped Its Suburban World (fictionhorizon.com) — Montclair residents may spot familiar scenes in Netflix's new drama "Don't Say Good Luck," which filmed graduation sequences at Montclair High School's amphitheater alongside locations in Livingston, Ridgewood, and other New Jersey towns. The coming-of-age film, inspired by real experiences, leans heavily on authentic Garden State suburbs and will stream worldwide on August 14, 2026.
   

4. Information for Montclair Online Students (montclair.edu) — If you're enrolled in Montclair State's online programs, this guide pulls together key tools like Canvas, NEST, university email, and library access, plus contacts for success coaches. It's meant to help Montclair Online students stay organized, supported, and connected throughout their studies.
   

5. Only 11 New Jersey Colleges Made This Prestigious List (wearesouthjersey.com) — Montclair State University in Montclair is one of just 11 New Jersey schools named to The Princeton Review's Best 392 Colleges list, recognized for its high financial aid rating and strong in-state enrollment. The roundup highlights how a select group of Garden State institutions measure up on academics, value, and campus life as families weigh rising tuition costs.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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