The Montclair Girl

5 days ago | themontclairgirl.com | Kate Winston

newsSummer brings about change, but not always the good kind. Whether it’s the loud noises of construction waking us up bright and early, or the hundreds of violation notices regarding our sidewalks, there is always something going on in Montclair. Keep reading to learn about three new updates in the Montclair area. On the way to get your morning bagel and coffee in Watchung Plaza, you may have noticed the entirety of the center park is closed.

2 weeks ago | themontclairgirl.com | Kate Winston

eventsSummer calls for an outdoor movie under the night sky. This summer, Montclair Film’s Annual Movie Night Under the Stars is back. So, get your popcorn, blankets, and lawn chairs ready, and sit back and enjoy some free movie nights around town. Read on for all the details about Montclair Film’s 2025 summer movie nights. The Movie LineupKicking off the series of movie nights on Saturday, June 21st, is a fan favorite: Wicked. Get your singing voices ready, and be sure to show up in pink and green.

2 weeks ago | themontclairgirl.com | Kate Winston

newsIn 2019, Paper Plane Coffee Co. landed in Montclair at 61 North Fullerton Avenue. Now, the team is expanding to another location in Maplewood at 145 Dunnell Road. The company’s paper airplane logo and name lend themselves to the concept: the company’s roots originate from the family-owned, fifth-generation farm in Colombia, which grows eucalyptus trees for the national paper company and coffee beans. It is a farming plain used for paper, so the name, Paper Plane, plays on that.

2 weeks ago | themontclairgirl.com | Kate Winston

eventsMontclair will host the inaugural day-long Dance Festival on May 31st at Montclair State University. Hosted by Freespace Dance, the event will celebrate the schools, artists, and professional dance companies throughout New Jersey. Keep reading for more details on the first-ever Montclair Dance Festival.

3 weeks ago | themontclairgirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

After 9 years in Millburn, New Jersey, popular restaurant Common Lot has announced its closure. The restaurant posted on social media this weekend noting that Friday was its last day of dinner service at 27 Main Street in Millburn. Photo: Common Lot on Instagram“It is with mixed emotions that we are writing this post. Friday, May 9th, was Common Lot’s last service,” the owners shared on Instagram and Facebook. “Nadine and I have made the difficult decision to relocate back to Australia.