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Montclair, New Jersey
http://www.montclairnjusa.org/
Unlike cookie-cutter Levittowns built after World War II and designed around the automobile, leafy and architecturally eclectic Montclair is a “railroad suburb,” which first began attracting commuters in 1856, the year train service was introduced. That means most houses are close to commercial areas. “There are three ice-cream shops you can walk to!” reports Kyle Dowd, 12, who recommends Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream on Bellevue Avenue. With its century-old trees and pedestrian-friendly Main Street shopping areas, the town is a perfect Hollywood backdrop. The NBC series Ed set scenes at Montclair High, and Analyze This and The Devil’s Own were shot here. And New Jersey’s favorite family show, The Sopranos, is “always” filming around town.
Residents do not need to leave Montclair to find culture, food, or shopping. The Clairidge Cinema and the Screening Zone on Bloomfield Avenue feature Angelika-grade art-house and independent films. The town has its own art museum and four local theater companies; the week The Elephant Man opened on Broadway, the 12 Miles West Theatre Company offered its own rival production. There are eighteen public parks and two nature preserves within the town borders. Ask anyone to choose their favorite local restaurant (there are more than 35 of them), and chances are they’ll say Leone’s, a family-run Italian joint.
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February 17-26, 2012 |
Summit Restaurant Week - 4th Annual Event
-Dozens of restaurants are offering prix fix menus at $20.12 p/person, or a free appetizer or dessert or maybe just a discount for lunch or dinner. Open the link to see the menus and the phone numbers. Best to call for reservations and save your receipts for a cash drawing if you eat at 3 places for dinner! Ask for the form that you need to fill out to be entered. Some stores are also offering a gift, just by showing your receipt at a restaurant.
For more information
Call 908-277-6100, or
Email office@summitdowntown.org
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Visit http://www.SummitDowntown.org
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February 26, 2012 |
Maple Sugar Festival
-1:00 – 4:00 pm
Come learn the steps involved in turning tree sap into delicious maple syrup! There will be tapping and cooking demonstrations, a scavenger hunt and taste tests!
Registration is not required.
Cost: FREE FOR MEMBERS and children under 3. For Nonmembers, $5/person or a maximum of $20/family
For more information
Visit http://www.reeves-reedarboretum.org/maplesugarfest
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Our team have
come to know local professionals and businesses that can
be trusted to do your next job right. Here’s
their list by category:
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Department of Recreation
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973-509-4915
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Tax Assessor
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973-509-4920
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Board of Education
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973-509-4000
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Montclair Public Library
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973-744-0500
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Fire Department
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973-744-5000
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Police Department
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973-744-1234
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Municipal Building
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973-744-1400
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