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🌱 Patch AM: Montclair 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates

And on the Montclair Patch calendar - Open House Ninjas Program

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Coffee in hand, Montclair? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who's on Montclair's 2026 ballot and how to vote
  • Will Montclair bring back jitneys? Here's your chance to weigh in.
  • What Peruvian flavors are coming to 18 Label Studios in October?

Also on today's calendar: Open House Ninjas Program and 29 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montclair 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates (patch.com) — Montclair voters will decide a contested at-large town council seat and three Montclair Board of Education seats in the fast-approaching 2026 general election. Residents also face key county and federal races, with clear deadlines and options for mail-in, early in-person, and Election Day voting laid out specifically for Montclair and Essex County.
   

2. Montclair Considers Bringing Back Jitney Service. Community Meeting Set for Sept. 30 (montclairlocal.news) — Montclair officials are weighing whether to revive a town jitney service and will present survey results and route ideas at a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m., at Town Hall. Residents strongly favored a shuttle in a recent survey, but leaders warn that funding and operating costs could be significant, so community feedback will shape any proposal.
   

3. Perú Fusion Festival (thelocalgirl.com) — Montclair food lovers can look forward to the Perú Fusion Festival's Grand Tasting coming to 18 Label Studios on October 10, 2026, with all food and drinks included. Renowned chefs and pisco artisans from across the tri-state area will showcase Peru's rich culinary traditions through inventive tastings, cocktails, music, and artful installations in a lively, immersive atmosphere.
   

4. New Partnership Brings NJ Stories to the Classroom (montclair.edu) — Montclair residents should know that Montclair State University's ADP Center is teaming up with the New Jersey Hall of Fame to bring NJ-focused stories and civic themes into classrooms statewide. Starting this fall, the partnership will host educator workshops on media, identity, and civic leadership while developing new resources that connect New Jersey's changemakers with K–12 learning.
   

5. Cali Midweek Series: Strings Recital (montclair.edu) — Montclair music lovers can catch a free Cali Midweek strings recital at Montclair State University's Leshowitz Recital Hall on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. The listing also spotlights other upcoming local arts events, including Festival de los Andes at the campus amphitheater and an Italian folklore talk at Watchung Booksellers on Fairfield Street.
   

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Ok Montclair! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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