Montclair Local

06/04/2026

The weekend is here, and there’s plenty to enjoy! 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.

06/04/2026

Montclair Boys Lacrosse Hope to Feel Like ’22 Against Ridgewood

For the Mounties players they feel confident going up against the Maroons after defeating fifth-seeded Livingston, 10-5, on June 1 in the North Group 4 state sectional quarterfinal....

For the Mounties players they feel confident going up against the Maroons after defeating fifth-seeded Livingston, 10-5, on June 1 in the North Group 4 state sectional quarterfinal.

06/04/2026

Three Newcomers, One Incumbent Win Democratic Nominations for Essex County Commissioner

"I am the first independent candidate, not endorsed by the Essex County Democratic Committee, to win the Democratic primary for County Commissioner At-Large. We’ve shown that when people have new ideas that are responsive to people’s needs, we can take on entrenched power and we can win."...

Three newcomers and one incumbent won the Democratic nominations for four at-large seats on the Essex County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday's primary election, the only contested race in county government.

06/03/2026

Take A Hike! Essex County Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 6

Celebrate the first annual Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 6, with free hikes, nature programs and outdoor activities at parks and reservations across Essex County....

Activities will take place at four Essex County parks: South Mountain Reservation, Eagle Rock Reservation, Hilltop Reservation and Branch Brook Park.

06/03/2026

Montclair Marks Pride Month With Flag Raising as Festival Postponed (Watch)

Montclair community members raised the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag on Church Street Tuesday in a celebration that was not diminished by the postponement of the annual Montclair Pride Festival....

Montclair community members raised the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag on Church Street Tuesday in a celebration that was not diminished by the postponement of the annual Montclair Pride Festival.

06/03/2026

😎 The 2026 Camp Guide just got bigger!

Summer camp planning is moving fast and our 2026 Camp Guide just got a big update!

Since launching in February, we’ve added even more camps across Montclair and Essex County, expanding the choices available to families. From arts and sports to science, nature and specialty camps, there’s something for every type of camper.

Find a camp!

Discover the best summer camps for preschoolers, kids, tweens, and teens in Montclair and Essex County. Explore our 2026 Summer Camp Guide!

06/02/2026

A Montclair pastry chef is being held at a federal immigration detention facility after being detained Monday while on vacation near Niagara Falls, according to his family.

Leonardo Argoti, an Ecuadorian national and executive pastry chef at Faubourg NJ and Bijoux French Pastry in Montclair, was taken into custody in Buffalo, New York and is now being held in upstate New York, his family said.

He came to the United States in 2021, has a work permit and a pending asylum case, according to his family.

His detention has sparked an outpouring of support across Montclair, including a fundraising effort as his family works with an attorney on next steps.

🔗 Read the full story: https://montclairlocal.news/2026/06/montclair-pastry-chef-detained-while-visiting-niagara-falls-family-says/

06/02/2026

Montclair Pastry Chef Detained While Visiting Niagara Falls, Family Says

A Montclair pastry chef was arrested Monday and is being held at a federal immigration detention center in New York, his family said, prompting family, friends, and the local community to raise funds for his legal defense....

Argoti, who migrated to the United States from Ecuador in 2021, has a work permit and a social security number and has a pending asylum case, his niece and friends said.

06/02/2026

Montclair Planning Board Hears Traffic, Safety Concerns About Proposed Swim School Next to Fire Station

About 25 nearby residents and business owners attended the meeting to voice opposition to the project, arguing it would worsen traffic and create safety concerns in an already congested area....

Station No. 2 is located directly next to 580 Valley Road, where the swim school would be built if approved.

06/02/2026

Bear in Montclair Tuesday, Animal Control Says

Officials received two calls reporting bear sightings in the town early in the morning....

There’s a bear in the area of Montclair, the town's Animal Control Office confirmed on Tuesday.