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Morning Montclair! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Montclair finally get a traffic light at this crash‑prone corner?
  • Which stars and films are coming to Montclair this October?

Also on today's calendar: Pura Belpre's Tales/Cuentos de Pura Belpre and 29 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 61, low: 58.
  • Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montclair Talks Traffic Signal, Other Safety Fixes For a Troubled Intersection (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair officials and residents are pushing for a new traffic signal at the dangerous Orange Road, High Street and Irving Street intersection after dozens of crashes in recent years. Township and county leaders discussed crash data, potential fixes, and next steps at a Fourth Ward community meeting, with the Complete Streets Oversight Board set to review the issue on October 8 at town hall.
   

• 2026 Montclair Film Festival Announces Complete Program (awardsradar.com) — Montclair's big fall highlight, the 2026 Montclair Film Festival, is set for October 16–25 at venues around town, with tickets opening to members on September 28 and the public on October 1. Residents can catch premieres, celebrity Q&As, Church Street activities, and panels featuring major filmmakers and local arts organizations, all within an easy walk or drive in Montclair.
   

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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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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