Township of Montclair - Government

11/02/2026

📢 Community Meeting This Thursday, November 5!

Join Deputy Mayor and Councilor-at-Large Susan Shin Andersen for a community meeting to hear updates on important Township projects and initiatives.

Topics will include:
🔹 FY2027 Municipal Budget Hearings
🔹 Water and Sewer Utility Projects
🔹 Safe Streets Projects
🔹 Township Council Updates, including the Tree Ordinance and other legislation
🔹 Community Discussion & Q&A

📅 Thursday, November 5
🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Montclair Public Library (50 S. Fullerton Avenue)

All Montclair residents are welcome and encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share their thoughts on what's going on in town.

11/02/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴 Did you see any of the Vision Zero demonstration projects this past week? We want to hear what you think!

We tested temporary street safety improvements at 3 locations. If you experienced any of these projects, please take a few minutes to share your feedback!

📍 Park Street bike lane b/w Gordonhurst and Bellevue Avenues
📝 Take the Survey: https://app.maptionnaire.com/p/park-demo

📍 Cedar Avenue & High Street – Near Nishuane Elementary School
📝 Take the Survey: https://app.maptionnaire.com/q/2lj3sma9btx7?lang=en

📍 Claremont Avenue & North Fullerton Street – Near Town Hall
📝 Take the Survey: https://app.maptionnaire.com/q/42pyh6rf37l6?lang=en

🎥 Check out the video from Vision Zero Montclair highlighting the Claremont Avenue demonstration project: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cqu6eCC3k/

🔗 Learn more about the projects: https://app.maptionnaire.com/p/vzm-demo

Help shape safer streets in Montclair! Visit one of our temporary demonstration projects and experience street-safety ideas in action.

10/30/2026

Reminder - The Saturday recycling drop-off service will be closed on 10/31 and 11/7, as the public works yard undergoes a milling and paving project. Drop-off service will resume November 14.

10/30/2026

🌼 Celebrate Día de los Mu***os in Montclair! 🌼

Join the township's Montclair Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and Latinos of Montclair for a special Día de los Mu***os Community Altar Opening Ceremony!

📅 Today, Friday, October 30
🕓 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 Lackawanna Station, Montclair

All ages are welcome, and the event is FREE! Attendees are encouraged to bring a photo or memory of a loved one to contribute to the altar.

The community altar will remain on display through November 2.

10/29/2026

🚸 Help Shape Safer Streets in Montclair!

There are two more temporary street safety demonstration projects happening this Friday and Saturday. These projects are an opportunity to see potential roadway improvements in action before permanent changes are considered.

📍 Cedar Avenue at High Street (near Nishuane Elementary School)
📅 Friday, October 30 | 2–6 PM

📍 Claremont Avenue at North Fullerton Street (near Town Hall)
📅 Saturday, October 31 | 11 AM–3 PM

👉 Visit the locations, try the changes, and tell us what you think. https://bit.ly/vzm-demo

10/29/2026

🗳️ Montclair, there's still time to vote early! Early voting for the General Election continues through Sunday, November 1

📍 Residents can vote early at the Wally Choice Community Center (49 Maple Avenue) or at any early voting location in Essex County.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! Polls will be open from 6 AM to 8 PM. Remember, on Election Day, you must vote at your assigned polling location.

🔎 Visit VOTE.NJ.GOV to find early voting locations in Essex County and your polling location for Election Day.

Make a plan to vote, Montclair!

10/29/2026

Reminder - tonight!

Join 4th Ward Councilor Aminah Toler and At-Large Councilor Bill Harrison for the next 4th Ward community meeting. Several topics will be discussed and there will be a Q&A session. Come out and have your voice heard on issues in Montclair that matter to you.

📢 This Thursday, October 29

Join 4th Ward Councilor Aminah Toler and At-Large Councilor Bill Harrison for a community meeting to discuss updates on 4th Ward parks, Station 3 Firehouse, public library improvements, the municipal budget, and more.

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Montclair Fire Department Headquarters (1 Pine Street)

All residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share their thoughts.

10/28/2026

Update - the light has been fixed.

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🚦 TRAFFIC ALERT: Watchung Avenue & Grove Street

The traffic signals at the intersection of Watchung Avenue and Grove Street are currently out of service following a motor vehicle crash.

Essex County has been notified, but there is currently no estimated time for repairs.

⚠️ Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible or expect delays.

We will provide updates as they become available.

10/28/2026

Happy National First Responders Day

Today, we recognize and thank the dedicated police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and emergency dispatchers who work every day to keep Montclair safe.

Thank you for your service, dedication, and commitment to our community. 🚓🚒🚑

10/26/2026

🚲 Glenridge Avenue Cycle Track Community Meeting – This Wednesday

Join us on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:00 PM to learn about the proposed plans and design for the Glenridge Avenue Cycle Track project.

Project consultants will present plans, and residents are encouraged to ask questions and share feedback.

📍 In Person: Municipal Building, 205 Claremont Ave., 2nd Floor Conference Room

💻 Virtually: Join via Microsoft Teams. Scan the QR code in the flyer or find the link here: https://www.montclairnjusa.org/News-articles/News/Glenridge-Avenue-Cycle-Track-Community-Meeting

We hope to see you there!