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And on the Montville Patch calendar - CALLING ALL MUSICIANS: Soloists • Instrumentalists • Bands

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Hello Montville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did a Newark-stolen SUV end up disabled in Montville?
  • What happened with Montville’s $39M water bond decision?
  • Where Montville’s Anthony Agnoli lands in NJ’s Fab 50 rankings

Also on today's calendar: CALLING ALL MUSICIANS: Soloists • Instrumentalists • Bands and 10 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 57 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, temps: high: 38, low: 30.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 44 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five Arrested After Overnight Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Montville (parsippanyfocus.com) — A late-night police pursuit of a stolen Audi that began in East Hanover ended in Montville, where five suspects fled on foot before being captured with help from multiple agencies, including Montville Police. No injuries were reported, and two adult suspects and three juveniles now face charges, underscoring ongoing regional concerns about vehicle thefts affecting Montville-area neighborhoods.
   

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 12/18/2025 (insidernj.com) — Montville gets a key mention in Insider NJ’s latest political briefing, noting that a $39 million water bond was acted on locally, signaling a major infrastructure investment for residents. The roundup also surveys statewide political moves, local government actions in other towns, and broader New Jersey policy debates that could indirectly affect Montville over time.
   

• Boys indoor track Fab 50, Dec. 18: Familiar faces & new talent lead first rankings (nj.com subscription) — One of New Jersey’s top boys indoor track throwers this winter is Montville High School senior Anthony Agnoli, who debuts at No. 20 in NJ.com’s statewide Fab 50 rankings. The list highlights standout sprinters, distance runners, jumpers, and throwers from across the state as the 2025–26 indoor season gets underway.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T3290) in Parsippany. Apply here.
  • Ruth's Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Parsippany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boonton

  • The 2025 North Jersey restaurant closings that broke our hearts (northjersey.com)

Mountain Lakes

  • Morris County Commissioners Select Stephen Shaw to Serve as 2026 Director and John Krickus to Serve as Deputy Director (tapinto.net)
  • The Wait is Over: Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Opens New Health & Fitness Center (patch.com)
  • Czabok-Simpson Motorsport Announces Ismaeel Ellahi for VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Program (imsa.com)

Parsippany

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