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Good morning to you Montclair! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Montclair get its own shuttle bus? Share your thoughts soon
  • How Montclair students will step into a virtual alien ecosystem
  • Meet the Montclair neighbor turning a creative hobby into something more

Also on today's calendar: Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montclair Explores Possibility Of Local Shuttle Bus, Town Meeting Planned (patch.com) — Montclair officials are weighing a local shuttle bus program and want residents' feedback at a community meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, 205 Claremont Avenue. The Shuttle Bus Subcommittee will share its interim research, survey results, and possible routes or concepts, and your questions and comments will help shape what recommendations ultimately go to the Township Council.
   

2. Montclair State launches virtual reality facility (roi-nj.com) — Montclair State University has opened a new on-campus virtual reality lab in the College of Communication and Media, giving more than 24,000 Montclair students access to immersive, high-tech coursework. Backed partly by a New Jersey economic development grant, the facility features a 26-seat classroom and free-roam pod, and will debut with Dreamscape Learn's interactive "Biology in the Alien Zoo" course.
   

3. Baristanet Profile: Claudia Weber (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair resident Claudia Weber shares how she moved back to New Jersey, found a home in Montclair, and turned a corporate communications career into a mix of software work and a growing art practice. She talks about favorite local spots like SLA, Brick & Dough, and The Corner, her podcast habits, and what makes weekends and community life here feel special.
   

4. 2026 College Rankings: Montclair Ranked No.1 Public School in New Jersey in New Washington Monthly Rankings (montclair.edu) — Montclair State University has been named the No. 1 public institution in New Jersey by Washington Monthly, a point of pride for Montclair residents connected to the campus. The ranking highlights the university's strength in access, affordability, outcomes, and public service, and follows national recognition from Time Magazine's "America's Best Colleges 2026-2027" list.
   

5. Electrical Fire Extinguished Thanks to 17-Year-Old Montclair Resident's Quick Instincts (montclairlocal.news) — A 17-year-old Montclair resident quickly extinguished an electrical fire outside his Eagle Rock Way home after spotting sparks, smoke, and flames from a power line. His fast use of a fire extinguisher meant Montclair firefighters arrived to find the blaze already out, offering a strong reminder for neighbors to keep extinguishers handy and in working order at home.
   

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