Follow local news and events in Montclair with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jan. 14, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Montclair Area Solidarity Network seeks donations for its community distribution, scheduled for Jan. 18. Accepted items include shelf-stable food, warm clothing, toiletries, and pens, notebooks, and water. A list of items is available online. Message the organization online for drop-off.
Montclair Area Solidarity Network
People can learn about ranked-choice voting with League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area on Jan. 20 at Montclair library in the Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. and will discuss how ranked-choice voting works, case studies, and ways it can be implemented in N.J. Registration is recommended.
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League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area
Montclair public schools hired Sodexo as its food service provider for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. Students can load money in an account online to purchase breakfast and lunch. Updated menus will be released at a later date, according to district administrators.
Montclair Township
Montclair-area youth can subscribe to Montclair library’s monthly teen newsletter. Sign up online.
Montclair Public Library
Record club meeting planned with Glen Ridge recreation on Jan. 21. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Participants will discuss “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by The Beatles. Free admission.
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Glen Ridge Borough
Free glucose screenings planned with Hackensack Meridian Health on Jan. 21 in Bloomfield. It is from 12-2 p.m. at Bloomfield library. No fasting necessary. Registration not required.
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Hackensack Meridian Health
Nutley Chamber of Commerce seeks sponsors to support its 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for May 3. Payments must be received by Apr. 15.
Nutley Chamber of Commerce
Digital literacy drop-in sessions for adults planned with Newark library available through May 13 in the Main Branch. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Topics include computer basics, social media use, texting and emailing, and more. Free admission. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library
People can share feedback on ways to improve Branch Brook Park in an online survey. Responses will inform improvement plans.
Branch Brook Park Alliance
People can attend a virtual information session on Jan. 21 to learn about how to become a court-appointed special advocate at CASA Essex County. CASA is a nonprofit organization that trains people to advocate on behalf of children in foster care. People ages 21+ with a valid driver’s license are eligible to volunteer with CASA in any of N.J.’s 12 participating counties, including Essex County. Register by email to join the session.
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CASA Essex County
Arc of Essex County is hiring for several positions, including assistant director, direct-care staff, per diem therapists, and more. Applications available online.
The Arc of Essex County
REGIONAL NEWS
Parents can attend Mental Health Association’s webinar on Jan. 21 discussing digital risk factors. It will discuss health risks associated with social media, AI, and online spaces. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. Free enrollment. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
Mental Health Association
People can learn about the U.S. labor movement with North NJ Democratic Socialists of America on Jan. 18 in Jersey City and online. It begins at 1 p.m. at 257 Central Ave. It will discuss unions and ways the working class can organize for labor rights. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
North NJ Democratic Socialists of America
