Follow local news and events in Montclair with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 13, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Montclair-area residents can nominate families to Montclair Mutual Aid’s 2025 “Adopt-a-Family” program for the holiday season. Gifts will be donated to local families in December. Nominations accepted through Nov. 17.
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Montclair Mutual Aid
Bingo party for ages 8-14 planned at Montclair library’s Main Branch on Nov. 20. it is from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library
Corner book club meeting for adults planned at Montclair library on Nov. 20 in the Bellevue Branch. Members will discuss “Private Life” by Jane Smiley from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library
Free coffee meetup planned by Latinos of Montclair on Nov. 21 in Montclair. The event is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Libélula Bakery and Kitchen, 5 N. Fullerton Ave. Preregistration is required.
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Latinos of Montclair
Record club meeting planned with Glen Ridge recreation on Nov. 19. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Participants will discuss “Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen. Free admission.
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Glen Ridge Borough
Business expo planned with Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 19 in Belleville. it is from 4-7 p.m. at the recreation building, 125 Franklin Ave. Free admission.
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Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce
Nutley library is hiring a part-time building maintenance worker. Applications accepted by email.
Nutley Public Library
Comedy show planned at SOPAC on Nov. 20. It begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature Liz Glazer, Marion Grodin, Carie Karavas, and Luz Michelle. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center
Stage production of “The Little Mermaid” planned at SOPAC on Nov. 22. The show begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center
“How Recycling and Idling Shape Community Well-Being” webinar planned with Essex County public health management on Nov. 20. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Continuing education credit available. Registration is required.
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Essex County Office of Public Health Management
“Cooking and Conversation” fundraiser planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Nov. 20 in Morristown. It is from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Morris Museum. Funds will support PMCHNJ. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Fetal monitoring course planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Nov. 21 in Secaucus. The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring. It is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 150 Meadowlands Parkway. Registration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
“Outdoor Skills” for families planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Nov. 22 in Roseland. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will explore animal tracks, plants, and practice fire skills. Registration is required. Fee is $25 per person
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Essex County Parks
Sensory hike for ages 1-5 and caregivers planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Nov. 22 in Roseland. It is from 10-11 a.m. Registration is required. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned and reduced sentences of 48 currently or previously incarcerated people in N.J. That brings the total number of Murphy’s pardons to 200 since December 2024, the most by any N.J. governor in state history. Pardons officially forgive the recipient and relieve them of some consequences from conviction. Pardons were given to people throughout the state who were charged with drug possession, burglary, and larceny, among others. People can file clemency petitions online at nj.gov/clemency.
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