Township of Montclair - Government

09/04/2026

📰 The September Township Newsletter is here. Catch up on what’s happening around the township, including:

🏛️ Upcoming community meetings
🚸 New street safety improvements and Vision Zero projects
👮 New Montclair Police Athletic League youth programs
📅 Events and community announcements

https://www.montclairnjusa.org/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/newsletter/september-2026-newsletter.pdf

09/03/2026

🚍 Community Meeting: Local Shuttle Bus

📅 September 30 at 7 PM
📍 Town Hall Council Chambers

Join members of the Council and Montclair’s Shuttle Bus Subcommittee for a community meeting on the possibility of a local shuttle bus program.

The Subcommittee will share updates on its work, results from the town-wide survey, and potential shuttle bus concepts. Residents are invited to attend, ask questions, and provide feedback to help inform next steps.

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

The Montclair Water Bureau is responding to a water main break on Monroe Place between Wheeler Street and Maple Ave. The road will be closed until the repair is made and road is restored. Any resident affected will be contacted directly by paper notice from a Water Bureau representative.

08/26/2026

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Lifelong Montclair

Seniors are invited to celebrate with an afternoon of food, music, and dancing!

📅 Wednesday, September 23
📍 Wally Choice Community Center (45 Maple Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042)

Doors open at 11:30 AM
Lunch at 12:00 PM
Dance & Party at 1:00 PM

👉 Register here: https://schedulesplus.com/montclair/kiosk/

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🎉 Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con Lifelong Montclair

¡Invitamos a las personas mayores a celebrar con comida, música y baile!

📅 Miércoles, 23 de septiembre
📍 Wally Choice Community Center (45 Maple Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042)

Las puertas abren a las 11:30 AM
Almuerzo a las 12:00 PM
Fiesta y baile a la 1:00 PM

👉 Regístrese aquí: https://schedulesplus.com/montclair/kiosk/

08/25/2026

Help Montclair students start the school year ready to succeed!

Sentinel 16-87, Montclair’s Minority Police Officer Association, and community partners will host their 19th Annual School Supplies Event, to help kids get the supplies they need for the new school year.

To make a donation, call Detective Anjannette Sanders at 973-715-2524

🕛When: Sunday August 30, 2026, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
📍Where: Wally Choice Community Center, 49 Maple Ave, Montclair, NJ

Open to all Montclair residents!

08/20/2026

With New Jersey’s new e-bike laws now in effect, it’s a great time to brush up on the rules of the road. Join for a free webinar covering the new rules and regulations, along with tips for riding safely.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 26
🕗 8–9 p.m.
👉 Scan the QR code to register or visit njbwc.org/education

08/19/2026

🚦 4th Ward Street Safety Meeting

Join Township officials for a community meeting to discuss safety improvements at the intersection of Irving Street, High Street, and Orange Road - one of the busiest traffic areas in Montclair’s 4th Ward.

Residents are invited to hear about township efforts to improve safety at this intersection, share their experiences, and provide input on potential improvements.

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕡 6:00 PM
📍 Corner of High Street & Orange Road

Joining the discussion will be:

• Mayor Renee Baskerville
• 4th Ward Councilor Aminah Toler
• Complete Streets Director Jacob Nieman

Your experience matters. Come out, ask questions, and be part of the conversation!

08/18/2026

As the Township takes over management of Clary Anderson Arena, we’re hiring for the upcoming season:

We’re hiring for three seasonal positions:
🏒 Arena Manager
⛸️ Leader (Shift Supervisor)
❄️ Clerical Support Specialist

View full job descriptions and apply at: montclairnjusa.org/careers

08/17/2026

As part of Montclair’s ongoing Church Street pedestrianization initiative, Church Street will be closed to cars again this weekend, August 21–23, creating a pedestrian-friendly space for the community to walk, gather, dine, shop and enjoy downtown Montclair.

To help bring the street to life, the Township and our community partners have a full lineup of activities planned:

🎬 Friday, August 21 at 6 PM
Enjoy a screening of "tick, tick... BOOM!" featuring a special performance by Tony Award winner Joshua Henry before the film, presented in partnership with Montclair Film, Keycuts, Montclair Center BID and Netflix.

🏛️ Saturday, August 22 at 10 AM
Discover the stories that make Montclair unique during a historic walking tour of Church Street and the surrounding area with the Montclair History Center. Registration is required and space is limited.

🎨 Saturday, August 22 from 12–2 PM
Make art and meet your neighbors with the Montclair Art Museum and NJPAC Arts & Well-Being! Try your hand at cyanotype, a creative sun-printing process using light and everyday objects. All ages and abilities are welcome, and no registration is required.

🐶 Sunday, August 23 at 3 PM
Dachshund owners and their four-legged friends are invited to a “Weenie” Meetup & Parade, starting at L&B Healthy Pet Market.

Come experience Church Street on foot and enjoy a weekend of community, arts, culture, local businesses.