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🌱 Patch AM: Man Exposed Himself To Women In Montclair, Found With Zipper Down: Police

Coming up on the Montclair Patch calendar: A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford!

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Hello again Montclair! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Montclair man charged after alleged lewd incident on Claremont Avenue
  • Montclair leader steps into powerful new role in Newark Archdiocese
  • Which Montclair events should you add to your calendar this week?

Also on today's calendar: A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Exposed Himself To Women In Montclair, Found With Zipper Down: Police (patch.com) — Montclair police say a 36-year-old township resident was arrested after two women reported he followed them on Claremont Avenue while exposing himself. Officers located a suspect with his zipper down who was then identified by the women and charged with two counts of lewdness. The case underscores ongoing public safety concerns in this Montclair neighborhood.
   

2. Montclair Resident Appointed Chancellor Of Newark Archdiocese (patch.com) — Montclair readers may be proud to learn that local resident Christine James has been named chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark, which serves 1.3 million Catholics in North Jersey. Deeply rooted in Montclair through her education, parish service, and leadership roles at the Montclair Art Museum and Montclair Foundation, she brings decades of executive experience to this influential church position.
   

3. West Orange Daily Buzz: Sep. 8, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Several upcoming events in and around Montclair include YMCA information sessions on a free 7th-grade support program, an acting class at St. John's Episcopal Church, and an art reception at Montclair State University. Residents can also find nearby markets, health clinics, concerts, and outdoor activities across Essex County, many requiring advance registration or tickets.
   

4. Islamic Center Closes on $2 Million Purchase of Montclair Church (montclairlocal.news) — A longtime Montclair church building on Park Street has been sold for $2 million and will soon reopen as the Islamic Center of Essex County's new masjid, the town's second. Leaders say only minor interior changes are planned, services have already begun, and they intend to remain a small, neighborhood-focused congregation within Montclair's diverse faith community.
   

5. Edge-to-Edge Splendor Fills Maria Yolanda Liebana's Buoyant Paintings (thisiscolossal.com) — Montclair residents can catch a colorful, mixed-media exhibition by New York artist Maria Yolanda Liebana at Montclair State University's George Segal Gallery from September 15 through December 11. Her show, "A Place to Be Held," blends tarot, pop culture, and personal history into lush, joy-filled scenes that explore identity, motherhood, and feminine strength.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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