Montclair Local

10/26/2026

Obituary: Jacob Maurits Hudig

There will be a funeral Mass at St. Cassian Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14....

Mr. Hudig was an active volunteer in a wide range of organizations and served on the boards of the Montclair Hockey Club, Unity Concerts, Frost Valley YMCA, Montclair YMCA, the Catgut Acoustical Society, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and the Cali School of Music.

10/26/2026

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10/25/2026

Oratorio Society of New Jersey to Present ‘Feel the Power: Mendelssohn’s Elijah,’ Nov. 14

The season-opening concert features an orchestra and distinguished soloists performing Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio under the direction of Artistic Director Sándor Szabó....

The Oratorio Society of New Jersey performs Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” at Union Congregational Church in Montclair on Nov. 14. Tickets start at $15.

10/25/2026

Montclair’s Josh Weston Honored with Fulbright Association Lifetime Achievement Award

“His mentorship has strengthened generations of leaders, while his advocacy has helped expand the Association’s reach, resilience, and impact,” the organization said....

In announcing the honor, the association recognized Weston as one of its foremost donors, advocates and mentors, citing his contributions of time, resources and leadership to advance the Fulbright mission.

10/25/2026

Montclair voters will choose among six candidates for three open seats on Montclair’s Board of Education and among three candidates for one at-large seat on Township Council in November, in an off-year race following the departure of a sitting councilor.

To help you prepare, Montclair Local has put together this voter guide with key information, forums to attend and our interviews with the candidates.

🔗 https://montclairlocal.news/montclair-votes-2026-election-guide/

10/24/2026

Montclair’s little ghosts, goblins and superheroes showed up in style for the annual Montclair Police Department’s annual Trunk or Treat today!

Swipe through the photos and tell us if your little goblin got lots of treats!

📸 Michael Stahl for Montclair Local

10/24/2026

🏆 We’re proud to share that Montclair Local has won a Public Service and Journalistic Excellence Award in the Sixth Annual Byrne Kean NJ Journalism Awards!

The award recognizes reporters Matt Kadosh and Asad Jung for their in-depth coverage of the Montclair Public Schools’ multimillion-dollar financial crisis.

The award honors the kind of journalism our community depends on: independent, in-depth reporting that helps residents understand complicated issues and make informed decisions.

We’re especially proud to be the only hyperlocal newsroom recognized this year!

Montclair Local will be honored at the awards ceremony Nov. 5.

We’re grateful to our supporters who make this work possible and help us keep independent local journalism free and accessible to everyone.

10/23/2026

Caldwell Barber Admits to Fatal Hit-and-Run, Avoids Jail

A Caldwell barber who admitted to hitting a 57-year-old woman with his car, then leaving her in the street where she died will serve no jail time if he completes the terms of a pre-trial intervention program, a state court judge has decided....

Angelo Lotrecchiano, 83, of West Caldwell, pleaded guilty Thursday to a second-degree felony of leaving the scene of a crash and causing bodily injury, authorities said.

10/23/2026

👀 Guys, be cool. George Clooney is in town.

Clooney was spotted Thursday on Glenridge Avenue, outside Parlor Hair Studio, filming “In Love,” an upcoming movie also starring Annette Bening.

The production shot in Westfield earlier this week before heading to Montclair.

💬 Did you have a Clooney sighting?

📸 Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Mroz

10/23/2026

West Orange Councilwoman Tammy Williams, in a statement sent to Montclair Local and posted on social media, said that her “opposition has resorted to political stunts to gain attention.”

Body camera footage reviewed by Montclair Local shows West Orange mayoral candidate and Councilwoman Tammy Williams being pulled over by a police detective with several lawn signs in her trunk.