The Montclair Girl Team 
Everything’s coming up New Jersey. Between the epic Knicks win, the World Cup excitement, and now the official first day of summer, we’re on a winning streak. June 21st is the longest day of the year, which is only right, as it is also Father’s Day, which means more time to celebrate our dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, teachers, mentors, and other father figures in our lives. Thank you for everything you do!
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– Jackie’s Grillette is expanding in Montclair (The Montclair Girl).
– Montclair announced a new pedestrian-only zone on Church Street during upcoming summer + fall weekends (The Montclair Girl).
– Montclair’s Uncle Momo will close later this month after 15 years (The Montclair Girl).
– New Jersey residents can cast their votes to name New Jersey’s newest state park (The Hoboken Girl).
– Montclair’s Eclectic Chic Boutique will close at the end of July (The Montclair Girl).
– Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns both have New Jersey connections, giving local fans even more reason to root for the team (The Montclair Girl).
– Supreme Bagels has opened a new bagel shop at 104 Walnut Street in Montclair, in Lackawanna Station (The Montclair Girl).
– Montclair is looking to strengthen its local tree preservation law as officials consider updates aimed at protecting more trees across town (Montclair Local).
– Montclair Public Library received a $36.6 million tax credit award from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to support its redevelopment plans (NJEDA).
– Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation requiring public schools to prominently post free and reduced-price school meal application information online and announced that New Jersey will issue $120 Summer EBT benefits to more than 680,000 eligible students (Office of Governor Sherrill).
– Maplewood is pivoting from its Community Food Shed model to a new program distribution center aimed at supporting local food access efforts (Village Green).
– A local Girl Scout created a revolutionary tour highlighting sites at the Belleville Cemetery (Essex News Daily).
– There is an adult tap class starting in Montclair (@susan.turso via TikTok).
– A new coffee shop in Denville has opened, called Throttle Racing Club, and it has a race car theme (@danicadelray via TikTok).
– Montclair Pride has been moved from June to August, but a new date in October is being shared as it’s unclear whether the proper permits have been acquired (ABC7NY).
– The last railroad car in West Orange is leaving town and returning to its roots, marking the end of a local historic chapter (Essex News Daily).
– A New Yorker writer attempted to canoe to the World Cup in New Jersey (The New Yorker).
– A local couple got engaged at Applegate Farms and it is perfect. Congrats! (@applegatefarmic via Instagram).
– Montclair Film announced the launch of The Evelyn McGee Colbert Visionary Award & The Evelyn McGee Colbert Visionary Fund, honoring Evelyn Colbert’s commitment to Montclair Film, the arts, and the legacy of her foundational, visionary leadership (Montclair Film via a press release).
– New Jersey officials are working on transportation fixes after World Cup-related travel issues raised concerns about how fans are getting to and from MetLife Stadium (NorthJersey.com).
– One World Cup fan was spotted walking to the stadium (not recommended) (@sunflowers.for.evelyn via TikTok).
– More World Cup fans were spotted at American Dream mall, surprising some residents (@lowkeyyri via TikTok).
– Alcoholic desserts may soon become legal in New Jersey under a proposal that would allow treats like boozy ice cream and baked goods to be sold in the state (NorthJersey.com).
– NJ Transit handled World Cup crowds and commuters during match-day travel, but its $98 fare continued to draw criticism from riders (NJ.com).
– Actor Whoopi Goldberg was spotted at Montclair Pickleball (@montclairpickleblall via Instagram)
– A Bloomfield teacher was charged with sexually assaulting a student (TAPinto Bloomfield).
– New Jersey farmers in all 21 counties are eligible to apply for FSA emergency loan assistance after a federal freeze disaster declaration was approved for crop damage from April 19th through April 22nd (New Jersey Department of Agriculture).
– Montclair officials blamed a major miscommunication after historic oak trees were removed, sparking community concern over the loss of the trees (Montclair Local).
– Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day spent more than $30 million while filming in New Jersey, according to the NJEDA (NJEDA).
– World Cup tourists have become obsessed with New Jersey delis while visiting the region for the tournament (we get it!) (NJ.com).
– The state rescinded its pause on Paterson’s school restructuring plan, though a legal fight and uncertainty around the changes remain (TAPinto Paterson).
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