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Greetings Montville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Montville schools mourn the loss of recent graduate Ethan DeClemente
  • How Montville’s menorah lighting became a powerful stand against hatred
  • How a stolen SUV chase dramatically ended on Montville streets

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Celebration and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 55, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 38 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montville High School Principal Announces Passing of Recent Graduate (tapinto.net) — Montville Township Public Schools has announced the passing of recent Montville High School graduate Ethan DeClemente, a member of the class of 2024. Principal Doug Stanford shared condolences with the community and urged parents to watch children’s emotional reactions, noting that school counselors are available to support students who may be struggling.
   

2. A Symbol of Strength: Montville Twp Gathers for Third Night of Hanukkah (tapinto.net) — Montville residents recently braved the cold to gather at the Township Municipal Building for the annual Hanukkah menorah lighting, now in a more accessible location. Led by Rabbi Menachem Toren and Mayor Matt Kayne, the evening blended a strong message against hatred with hands-on participation from Pine Brook Jewish Center students, music, and treats that kept the community celebrating together.
   

3. Five Arrested After Overnight Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Montville (parsippanyfocus.com) — An overnight police pursuit of a stolen SUV ended in Montville, where five occupants fled on foot before being arrested with help from multiple agencies, including Montville police. The chase began in East Hanover, slowed after a flat tire, and concluded when officers tracked down all suspects, who now face charges while remaining presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

4. Sneak peek at Spielberg sci-fi thriller filmed at Fosterfields (morristowngreen.com) — Montville gets a quick cameo in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci‑fi thriller “Disclosure Day,” which filmed scenes in town along with other New Jersey locations. The movie also used Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township for an intense convoy sequence, highlighting how film and TV productions are increasingly choosing Morris County parks and nearby areas as backdrops for major projects.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • Spice Club - Kit Pick Up
    Denville Public Library , 121 Diamond Spring Road , Denville
    9:30 am
  • The Not So Great Books Group – In Person
    Denville Public Library , 121 Diamond Spring Road , Denville
    10:30 am
  • Basketball: Boys Freshmen vs. Parsippany High School (Home)
    Pequannock High School
    4:00 pm
  • Basketball vs Butler Doubleheader Home-Boys First
    Riverdale Public School , 52 Newark Pompton Turnpike , Riverdale
    4:00 pm

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