Township of Montclair - Government

06/12/2026

⏰ Reminder: Home Improvement Program Workshop Tomorrow!

Thinking about making repairs to your home? Join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. to learn about Montclair's Home Improvement Program, which may provide eligible homeowners with up to $35,000 for home repairs.

Can't make it tomorrow? No problem. A second workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 16, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Both workshops will be held at the Municipal Building and can also be attended remotely via Zoom.

Check the homepage of our website for more information, you'll see a News article for "Home Improvement Program Workshops"

Visit the link below for program information and instructions on how to join online: https://www.montclairnjusa.org/News-articles/News/Home-Improvement-Program-Workshops

06/11/2026

📬 The June Township Newsletter is here

This month's edition includes important updates on parking, community meetings, info on current infrastructure projects and roadwork, the Home Improvement Program, Church Street pedestrianization, lead service line replacements, updates from the Animal Shelter, and more.

📖 Read the full newsletter here:https://www.montclairnjusa.org/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/newsletter/june-2026-newsletter.pdf

06/11/2026

⚠️ Public Notice: Scam Alert

Montclair Township is warning residents and businesses about a scam email falsely claiming to be from the Montclair Planning Board, Board of Adjustment or Planning Department. Scammers may use a variety of fake sender addresses that appear official and request payment for purported Planning Board-related matters.

The scam appears to target applicants with matters before the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, likely using information from publicly available meeting agendas and documents.

The fraudulent messages may include fake invoices and instructions to submit payment by wire transfer.

These emails are not from Montclair Township. The Planning Department will never request payment via wire transfer.

Do not click any links or open any attachments contained in these messages. Do not reply, send payment, or share any personally identifiable information or other sensitive information, including financial or medical information.

If you receive one of these emails:
- Do not reply to the message.
- Do not click any links or open any attachments.
- Do not send payment or provide personal, financial, or other sensitive information.
- Forward the email to [email protected] (as an attachment, if possible) so the Township can investigate.
- Report the message as phishing using your email provider's built-in reporting feature (for example, "Report phishing" in Gmail or "Report > Phishing" in Outlook).
- Delete the message after reporting it.

Anyone who has sent payment in response to one of these emails should contact the Montclair Police Department at (973)-744-123 and file a report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

For verification of any Planning Department-related communication, please contact the Planning Department at (973) 509-4954

06/10/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧

Due to more extensive road damage than originally anticipated following the June 4 water main break, motorists traveling northbound and southbound on Undercliff Road will not be able to turn onto Gates Avenue until repairs are completed.

The Montclair Water Bureau is working to address the damage as quickly and safely as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repairs are underway.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

UPDATE (June 6): The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

Water samples taken on Gates Ave by the Water Bureau (as required by NJDEP) came back negative for total coliforms. All residents in the affected area (block of Gates Ave b/w Undercliff Rd & S Mountain Ave) will also have a paper notice delivered by a Water Bureau employee.

06/05/2026

Sharing from Montclair Mutual Aid:

🌡️ Help a neighbor stay cool this summer!

Do you have a working air conditioner you no longer need? Consider donating it to a community member in need. Montclair Mutual Aid is partnering with the Montclair Fire Department to collect donated air conditioners and help distribute them to residents who need relief from the heat.

📍 Drop-off Location:
Montclair Fire Department Headquarters
1 Pine Street

📅 Donation Dates:
May 28 – June 26

Firefighters will be available to assist with donations.

For any questions, please contact [email protected].

06/05/2026

‼️ Boil Water Advisory in Effect for Limited Area of Gates Avenue

Due to a water main break at the intersection of Gates Avenue and Undercliff Road, a Boil Water Advisory is currently in effect - as a precaution - ONLY for residents on Gates Avenue between Undercliff Road and South Mountain Avenue.

Affected customers should boil tap water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, washing fruits and vegetables, or preparing food and beverages. Bottled water may also be used.

Please read the full advisory notice for important instructions and updates:
🔗https://www.montclairnjusa.org/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/news/boil-water-advisory-june-5-2026.pdf

We will provide updates as they become available.

06/02/2026

🎉 The Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation's (MAAHF) annual African-American History & Culture Parade and Festival returns this weekend on Saturday, June 6th.

The day will feature a vibrant community parade followed by the festival at Nishuane Park with live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, family activities, and more.

📍 Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Maple Ave & Bloomfield Ave
📍 Festival begins at 1:00 p.m. at Nishuane Park

Learn more and celebrate this longstanding Montclair tradition with family, friends, and neighbors.

05/29/2026

⚠️ Rabies Alert in Montclair

The Montclair Township Health Department was notified by the NJDOH Lab that a bat found on Lorraine Avenue on 5/27/2026 had tested positive for the Rabies virus.

Rabies is a fatal disease of warm-blooded mammals caused by a virus, most frequently spread through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. An infected animal has the rabies virus in its saliva and infects other animals or people through bites and contact with saliva. Once infected animals become ill, they may bite or attack other animals or people. Common carriers of the virus are raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats, and feral (stray) cats.

Residents are advised to stay away from wild animals and animals that you do not know. Please DO NOT FEED STRAY ANIMALS.

Be certain that your pets are licensed, vaccinated and up to date on rabies vaccination.

Some warning signs of neurological diseases like rabies and distemper include appearing drunk or excessively wobbly, circling, seeming partially paralyzed, unable to climb, acting disorientated or mutilating itself.

If you notice an animal acting strangely or if your pet has an altercation with any wildlife acting in an erratic manner or if you find a bat in your bedroom during overnight hours, please contact the Animal Control Service Request Line ASAP at 862-621-9113 to have an ACO dispatched.

https://www.montclairnjusa.org/Government/Departments/Animal-Control

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/understanding-rabies

Thanks to pet vaccinations and other measures, human deaths from rabies are rare in the U.S. To protect people, pets and wildlife, caution and prevention are key.