Montclair Local

06/18/2026

We’ve rounded up the best things to do in the Montclair area this weekend, from live music, films and theater to fun social happenings.

Plus, there are some great picks for kids, so the whole family can get in on the action.

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

06/17/2026

Montclair Blames ‘Major Miscommunication’ After Historic Oak Trees Removed

A historic Montclair enclave known for its thick tree canopy is losing old oaks because of what a township director said was a “major miscommunication” and longstanding structural issues in some of the growth....

A historic Montclair enclave known for its thick tree canopy is losing old oaks because of what a township director said was a “major miscommunication” and longstanding structural issues in some growth.

06/17/2026

Residents, Neighbors Urge Roseland Officials to Block Expansion of ICE Office

Members of ICE Out of Roseland and other residents told borough officials they feared the agency could eventually expand beyond the law office it opened earlier this year at 5 Becker Farm....

Members of ICE Out of Roseland and other residents told borough officials they feared the agency could eventually expand beyond the law office it opened earlier this year at 5 Becker Farm.

06/17/2026

World Cup 2026: How Bloomfield’s Varitage Brew Works Became Essex County’s Soccer Hub

Growing up in Essex County, Mark Costa's weekends were reserved for two things: family and soccer....

Word had gotten out: Varitage Brew Works was the place to be for soccer heads.

06/17/2026

Chef Meni Vaknin’s New Montclair Venture Blends Cooking, Art and Gathering

A year after selling Marcel Bakery + Kitchen, Chef Meni Vaknin is back with WOVEN Studio + Kitchen, a collaborative project with Montclair residents Hila Avivi-Eshel and Keren Fathi-Poor, opening this fall....

Chef Meni Vaknin is returning to Montclair with WOVEN Studio + Kitchen, a new space for cooking, art and community gatherings this fall.

06/17/2026

Montclair’s Church Street ‘Pedestrianization’ to Bring Car-Free Weekends

“We’re in such need of having spaces to communicate, get together and get away from that isolated approach to community.” — Debra Kagan, New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition...

The street’s closure to cars starts Friday, June 19. It will be closed on certain weekends through October.

06/17/2026

Montclair Boys Tennis Stymied from Moving up State Playoff Ladder

The Montclair boys tennis team had a season of 'almosts' as the Mounties fell two wins short of winning a state sectional championship....

The Mounties finished with an 8-12 record. The squad won two out of its final three contests.

06/16/2026

What if libraries weren’t just places to borrow books, but places built for the way we live, learn and gather today?

After securing a historic $36.7 million state award from the NJEDA — the largest public investment ever made in Montclair’s library system — Montclair is preparing for the biggest transformation in its library history.

Montclair Public Library Director Radwa Ali takes Montclair Local inside the vision for the Main Library and Bellevue Avenue Branch, from teen spaces and computer labs to expanded community areas designed for a new generation of learners.

📚 What would you love to see in your future library? Tell us in the comments.

👉 Get the full story, including the project timeline, at Montclair Local: https://montclairlocal.news/2026/06/montclair-lands-36-7m-from-state-for-major-library-overhauls-expansions/