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Township in Essex County, New Jersey, US
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Montclair is a moderately built-up, leafy town of 39,000 people (2019) in Essex County, northern New Jersey. The neighborhood of Upper Montclair is full of mansions that can be seen while driving by.
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Dedicated to the life and career of the renowned baseball player, this museum has an incredible collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the famed catcher and the New York Yankees of the time.
Vibrant and robust independent book store. An excellent general bookstore, with very strong ties to and with Montclair's rich literary community. Also a strong teen and children's selection; dedicated children's room. Event calendar.
By bus
Like many other communities in North Jersey, Montclair is well served by buses that travel to and from Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal.
By car
Points north and south can be reached via the Garden State Parkway, which is a bit east of the city.
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