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From costume parades to treat-filled gatherings, these local events are all about celebrating spooky season with your four-legged friends.

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Local Halloween Events for Dogs and Their Humans

Fun Halloween events for dogs in Essex County, from costume parades to treat-filled gatherings for your furry friends!

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 9h

Here’s your guide to a wicked good time this Halloween season!

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Costumes, Cocktails and More: Your Guide to Grown-Up Halloween

Get ready for Halloween events for adults with wicked parties and spooky adventures that will thrill and chill your October nights.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 9h

From spooky (but not too spooky) pumpkin-carving parties to costume parades and trick-or-treat adventures, we’ve gathered the best local Halloween events for kids.

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Spooky Fun! Local Halloween Events for Your Little Monsters

Get ready for Halloween fun! Find exciting Halloween events for kids, including movie nights, parades and festive activities.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 9h

Here’s a rundown of the structure of Essex County government and what it does for you.

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Explainer: How Essex County Government Works

Find out how Essex County Government operates across 22 municipalities to serve its diverse population and promote local welfare.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 9h

The New York Times compares “Workhorse” to “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Color us intrigued. Find out more on Wednesday as Montclair’s Caroline Palmer, former editor of Vogue, sits down with Kate Tuttle.

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'Workhorse' Author Caroline Palmer in Conversation with Kate Tuttle Wednesday

Prior to her tenure at Amazon, "Workhorse" author Caroline Palmer spent seven years as the editor of Vogue.com.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 13h

Discover the evolution of 26 Park Street in Montclair, featuring the Technopulp Company among its many tenants over the years.

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Then and Now: The Technopulp Building

Discover the evolution of 26 Park Street in Montclair, featuring the Technopulp Company among its many tenants over the years.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 1d

The letter writer states: “For starters, the unbudgeted spending at the heart of the crisis largely took place under a superintendent hired by a mayoral-appointed board.”

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Montclair Schools’ Crisis Not a Failure of Democracy (Letter to the Editor)

"Does anyone believe our residents are uniquely unworthy of the same basic local voting rights exercised in 98% of New Jersey communities?"

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 1d

The letter writer states: “Asking taxpayers for $20.2 million requires confidence that systems are sound, transparent and improving.”

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School District Has 'Deeper Structural Problem' (Letter to the Editor)

Our schools deserve both adequate resources and excellent stewardship. Let's ensure they have both.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 2d

Local Halloween Events for Dogs and Their Humans

From costume parades to treat-filled gatherings, these local events are all about celebrating spooky season with your four-legged friends.

Local Halloween Events for Dogs and Their Humans

From costume parades to treat-filled gatherings, these local events are all about celebrating spooky season with your four-legged friends.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 2d

Meet Audrey Laurelton in this week’s Baristanet Profile. She loves ’90s music and treats from around the world!

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Baristanet Profile: Audrey Laurelton

Meet Audrey Laurelton of Equilibrium Pilates in Montclair in this week's profile. She loves 90's music and treats from around the world!

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 2d

The Montclair Literary Festival — one of the town’s most anticipated cultural events — is marking a major milestone next spring.

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Montclair Literary Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary in 2026

Be part of the Montclair Literary Festival's milestone event in May 2026, featuring conversations with acclaimed authors and thinkers.

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The queen of Greek cooking!

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Feast in the Kitchen: Chef Diane Kochilas

Greek chef Diane Kochilas brings Athens to your kitchen in 'ATHENS: Food, Stories, Love'—catch her on tour in NJ and NYC and learn her favorite ingredient to cook with!

Feast in the Kitchen: Chef Diane Kochilas

Greek chef Diane Kochilas brings Athens to your kitchen in 'ATHENS: Food, Stories, Love'—catch her on tour in NJ and NYC and learn her favorite ingredient to cook with!

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Montclair High School Football Gets Walloped By Union City, Drops to 0-6

The Montclair High School football team has dealt with a frustrating season, and it continued on Saturday afternoon against Union City High School.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 2d

Montclair Literary Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary in 2026

The Montclair Literary Festival marks its 10th anniversary with a Jane Austen celebration on Dec. 17 and a full week of events May 2–9, 2026.

Montclair Literary Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary in 2026

The Montclair Literary Festival marks its 10th anniversary with a Jane Austen celebration on Dec. 17 and a full week of events May 2–9, 2026.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 2d

Feast in the Kitchen: Chef Diane Kochilas

Greek chef Diane Kochilas brings Athens to your kitchen in 'ATHENS: Food, Stories, Love'—catch her on tour in NJ and NYC and learn her favorite ingredient to cook with!

Feast in the Kitchen: Chef Diane Kochilas

Greek chef Diane Kochilas brings Athens to your kitchen in 'ATHENS: Food, Stories, Love'—catch her on tour in NJ and NYC and learn her favorite ingredient to cook with!

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 3d

Now playing through Oct. 26, the Pulitzer Prize–winning play follows Lincoln and Booth, siblings named with cruel irony by their absent father.

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Vanguard Theater Opens 10th Anniversary Season with 'Topdog/Underdog'

Now playing through Oct. 26, the Pulitzer Prize–winning play follows Lincoln and Booth, siblings named with cruel irony by their absent father.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 3d

Montclairvoyant pedals faster to keep up with a busy news cycle.

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MontClairVoyant: Newsy Montclair Gets Even Newsier

Montclairvoyant pedals faster to keep up with a busy news cycle.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 3d

Costumes, Cocktails and More: Your Guide to Grown-Up Halloween

From eerie parties to haunted happenings, there’s plenty of spooky fun to enjoy—without the kids!

Costumes, Cocktails and More: Your Guide to Grown-Up Halloween

From eerie parties to haunted happenings, there’s plenty of spooky fun to enjoy—without the kids!

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 3d

“Community is the backbone of what we do,” said Jose German-Gomez, CEO and founder of NEEC, “so it is important that we take time to celebrate with good food and great people, and together we hope to raise necessary funds to continue our work.”

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Northeast Earth Coalition Fights Food Insecurity with Fundraiser

The Fall Fundraiser event will take place on October 25, 2025, in partnership with Loopwell, 80 Maple Avenue in Montclair.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 3d

The Jazz Library will officially open on Sunday, October 12, at 4 p.m. with a free outdoor concert on the library plaza.

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Montclair Library to Open Jazz Collection to Honor Peter Bodge

Join Montclair in honoring Peter Bodge, a celebrated musician and educator, with a dedicated jazz library for future generations.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 3d

Everything you need to know before the Friday night lights shine.

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Mounties Looks To Earn First Victory At West Orange

As Montclair High School football seeks its first victory, explore the challenges faced by the Mounties this season.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 3d

Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Montclair and the surrounding towns are packed with options—from live music and theater to family fun and nights out with friends. We’ve rounded up the top picks so you can get out and enjoy!

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Best Things to Do This Weekend in Montclair (and Beyond): October 9 – 12

Discover the top things to do in Montclair this weekend. From live music performances to family-friendly events, we've got you covered.

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 4d

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BOE Approves Special Election to Raise Taxes or Take State Loan

The town will vote in a special election on Dec. 9 whether to raise taxes to cover the district's $19.6 million deficit or go with a state monitor

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 4d

The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted Tuesday to approve a special election that would ask voters to choose between raising taxes to cover the district’s $19.6 million deficit, or take a state loan, which would come with a state monitor.

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BOE Approves Special Election to Raise Taxes or Take State Loan

The town will vote in a special election on Dec. 9 whether to raise taxes to cover the district's $19.6 million deficit or go with a state monitor

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Montclair Local @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social · 4d

Also: Handbags worth $6,000 stolen from South Park Street store.

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Man in Cowboy Hat Flees Scene after Assault at Meat Locker, Police Report

Also: Handbags worth $6,000 stolen from South Park Street store.

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