We’re spotting more pumpkins and seasonal decor on our walks around town, which means Halloween is getting closer. It’s been another busy week in Montclair + Essex County and we’ve got all the headlines to get you up to speed. Among the headlines: a new brewery will open in Orange; Montclair has launched a new rat reporting tool for residents; and Montclair-born musician Duncan Sheik has passed away at the age of 56.
–Beyond the Bagel, located at 219 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair, closed on September 13th after serving the community for at least 30 years (The Montclair Girl).
–A damaging spring freeze has significantly impacted New Jersey’s 2026 apple crop, leaving some farms without pick-your-own apples and forcing others to scale back their fall offerings (The New Jersey Girl).
–The team behind Hoboken Brewing Co. is opening Continuum Brewing at 55 South Essex Avenue in Orange, taking over the former Four City Brewing Company space with a new brewery and taproom concept (The Montclair Girl…