Follow local news and events in Glen Ridge with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 6, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Glen Ridge residents can share input on whether a commuter bus service to Midtown Manhattan would benefit them. The service is provided through Boxcar. It comes after NJ Transit adjusted its train schedule as Amtrak works on the Portal North Bridge from Oct. 11 to Nov. 14.
Glen Ridge Borough
Beyond the Boogie Dance Company seeks volunteers to participate in its Trunk or Treat, scheduled for Oct. 31. It is located at 604 Valley Rd. in Montclair. Sign up by emailing info@beyondtheboogie.com before Oct. 26.
Beyond the Boogie Dance Company
Author talk with Heather McGhee planned with Montclair library on Oct. 13 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. McGhee will discuss “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be a Q&A and book signing. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Montclair Public Library
Islamic Center of Essex County recently purchased property that previously housed First Lutheran Church of Montclair to become a mosque after seven years of worshipping in an office building. The church closed one month before the purchase because of declining membership.
Montclair Local
People who use the Libby app through their local library will need to enter their library password starting Oct. 8. Patrons can reset their password by contacting their library.
Bloomfield Public Library
Free stage production of “The Worst Fairy Tale Ever” planned with Nutley Little Theater on Oct. 10 at Nutley library. It begins at 11 a.m. and designed for all ages.
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Nutley Little Theater
Medicare educational workshop planned at Maplewood library on Oct. 10 in the Hilton Branch. It is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will discuss enrollment, different plans, and ways to avoid late penalties. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Artists can submit their work to Maplewood arts and culture’s juried art show, “The 1978 Collection,” through Oct. 15. Submissions should be paintings, prints, photography, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, and others. Applications are available online.
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Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture
Luna Stage seeks monetary donations to support its performances. Donations accepted online.
Luna Stage
Essex County parks department seeks volunteers to join its Americans with Disabilities Act Working Group. Interested volunteers should have experience with accessibility issues, caregivers, medical practitioners, and more. Members discuss and propose recommendations to improve park accessibility. To apply, submit resume or letter of interest to mmcfarlane@parks.essexcountynj.org.
Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
PATH will replace train tracks on the Newark-World Trade Center line between Harrison and Journal Square in late 2027. Work will be completed on four sections of the track that have deteriorated, including rails, ties, ballast, and the third rail, which supplies power. The track is also PATH’s only above-ground route and has been worn down from weather and storm damage.
NJ Advance Media
