Week In Review: Burglaries, Super Bowl, and Conservative Bus Tour

In case you missed them, here are the top five stories from the past seven days in Montclair. If you have any stories you'd like to see covered, please email Shelley@patch.com.

Republican Group's "Obama's Failing Agenda" Bus Tour Hits Montclair

Election season is in full swing and Americans for Prosperity, a free-market organization, announced that its "Obama's Failing Agenda" bus tour would stop in Montclair on Sept. 20. The bus tour paid a visit to Montlcair State University at 7 p.m.

Montclair Slammed By Four Burglaries In Four Days

Over a four-day period, four Montclair homes were targeted by burglars, according to Montclair Police. Residents reported burglaries on Prospect Avenue, Enfield Terrace, Greenwood Avenue, and Washington Street.

Council Rejects Bids To Improve Edgemont Park

Once again, the Township Council has rejected bids for the completion of improvements at Edgemont Park because they exceeded the cost estimate of $800,000. At Tuesday night's council meeting, Councilor Robin Schlager admitted she was disappointed with a process that's already been underway for years. "But, to be fair, we want to do the right thing and get the right bid and the right contractor," she said.

South Park Street: Many Details "Yet To Come"

A nice crowd turned out recently to enjoy art, food, and music as part of the Montclair Center Business Improvement District's celebration of the progress that's taken place so far on the redevelopment of South Park Street. But although everyone enjoyed their sneak peek at the new-and-improved street, there are still additional changes to be made, said Luther Flurry, the BID's executive director. "First, at a physical level, many details that will give South Park Street a finished look are yet to come," he said. "The trees have been picked and should be planted in October."

2014 Super Bowl Heading To Montclair

In February 2014, the Super Bowl will be coming to the Meadowlands—and also, apparently, to Montclair. Montclair has been picked as an official place to visit by the host committee of Super Bowl XLVIII, one of a handful of North Jersey towns and cities, according to The Montclair Times.