This week on The Montclair Pod, a chance encounter with Gov, Mikie Sherril, Montclair Film’s Tom Hall previews the 2026 festival, and public tickets go on sale today. Plus: religious signs at a Bloomfield preschool, the lieutenant governor’s resignation, a shuttle bus report, and the end(?) of the swim school saga.
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE
We’re Signal Awards finalists! Vote for us for Best Local News Podcast and Best Local News Episode by Oct. 15. Be sure to confirm your vote in Signal’s email.
What the Hell Is Going On With That? Foundations Prep parents push back on religious and political signs posted by Brookdale Christian Church, their landlord.
Montclair Film Festival preview: Tom Hall on “Wild Horse Nine,” Colbert’s conversation with Eisenberg, Giamatti and Moore, why “Referendum” didn’t make the cut, and his advice for getting tickets. (tickets)
Montclair’s jitney: What the township’s interim report says about routes, fares and cost. (our 11 takeaways)
Swim school denied: The Planning Board votes down SwimQuest on Valley Road. (full story)
Lt. Gov. Caldwell resigns: What the investigation found, and how Gov. Sherrill fills the seat. (full story)
Sabor Montclair: MFEE’s takeout fundraiser, Saturday, Oct. 10. (reserve a meal)
One Big Thing: The Fire Prevention Block Party at Nishuane Park runs 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday. Then Uptown Sound takes over Anderson Park, 2–8 p.m. (The Pod is a media partner of Uptown Sound.)
Resources & Links
From our archive, Montclair Film: Our 2025 festival preview · Last year’s episode with Tom Hall · The Arts in Montclair: Voices of the Creators
From our archive, MFEE: Our past episodes with MFEE Executive Director Masiel Rodriquez-Vars: [LINK] / [LINK]
Montclair Film’s full 2026 program
Questions or tips? hello@montclairpod.com
Follow us
Watch the show: YouTube Channel
Join our weekly newsletter
Follow us on Instagram @themontclairpod
Follow us on NewsBreak