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Dozens of people held a protest in Montclair to demand "climate justice," mourning extreme weather disasters. Activists marched from Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair and gathered at St Luke's Episcopal Church. They advocated for the Polluters Pay to Make NJ Affordable Act.
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Out Montclair hosted its annual Pride festival at Lackawanna Plaza, featuring over 150 vendors and speakers. The celebration coincided with National Coming Out Day, where attendees gathered to acknowledge community and support. Speakers discussed the importance of visibility and belonging within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Boxcar is launching a new bus route, the Gaslamp Branch of the Essex Express, starting Tuesday, Oct. 13. This service will provide direct travel from Glen Ridge and stops in Montclair to Midtown Manhattan due to NJ Transit Portal Bridge disruptions. Morning and evening schedules are detailed for commuters.
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Montclair voters can submit questions for the three councilor-at-large candidates ahead of the October 20 candidate forum. The event will be held at Montclair Fire Department Headquarters from 7 to 8 p.m., and registration is required due to limited seating.
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The second annual Montclair Dance Festival took place outdoors at Wellmont Arts Plaza. The event featured a wide range of performances, including contemporary dance, acrobatic ballroom, and tap. Professional groups and student participants showcased international flavors and diverse choreographic works.
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A Montclair police official stated the department cannot reveal the locations of township-owned cameras, citing exemptions from public records law. The council authorized $55,000 in grant funds for six automatic license plate reader cameras purchased in January 2025. Residents continue to pressure officials regarding safeguards for this technology.
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The Township Council failed to approve $24,950 in design funds for the rehabilitation of Fire Station 3. The vote was a 3-3 deadlock due to disagreements over the firehouse's long-term use. Some members want it as a public safety building, while others favor different purposes.
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