It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Bond House in Montclair, NJ gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Montclair, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
Home Care Services
Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a current client of this provider We have several different aides that come help. I would like them to stop having a increase in pay. They have been able to come when I have called needing emergency help.”
“I am a past client of this provider They provided the care that my father needed to be able to stay in his house. The quality of substitute aides needs to be improved.”
“I am a past client of this provider They did everything possible for my Mother. The aid was outstanding.”
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“Paulette and her team provide the best care, always. They even have a school that trains and certifies caregivers.”
“Having more people available when people come in would be good. They weren't really able to help us in our time of need.”
“I am a current client of this provider She is difficult to deal with and it can be hard to manage the mood swings. They need to be a little more educated about how to deal with people who have Alzheimer's. They are dependable.”
“I am a current client of this provider They answer when I call and they help me when I have questions. They review everything. When people can't work they find someone else to cover. The aides are lovely. The woman I deal with is always available. She helps in any what that she can. She is willing to take over.”
“I am a current client of this provider I have to work so I can't watch John. It is nice that the caregiver is right there all the time. I like Paulette the owner because she is very prompt. She practically answers call herself.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help her with everything. They wash her up, they take her to the bathroom, they dress her. They prepare something for her to eat. They are dependable. They are responsible. They always seem to have a good caregiver for my mom.”
“I always was able to get good service for my dad with Always Best Care of Flanders, New Jersey. Paulette, the owner, is very professional and helpful.”
“I am a past client of this provider The agency was always very good in getting someone to come over even when the regular caregiver could not come.”
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“I am a current client of this provider If I have any questions they come and talk to me and it is convenient and easy to work with. Whenever I call they are very courteous and they answer my question and advise me.”
“I am a current client of this provider They help with the everyday thing around the house. They take care of personal needs. I like the personal service.”
“I am a current client of this provider It gives me peace of mind because I work full time. They are very in tune to what my mother's needs are.”
“I am a current client of this provider They come and help him with daily living. They fix his bed and give him food. He can't do those things on his own. They could accommodate better for Spanish-speaking people to come into the home a little more. It is difficult with the language barrier sometimes.”
“I am a past client of this provider They helped her out the most by being here to make sure was safe. They were dependable.”
“I am a past client of this provider I was able to get a good night's sleep and the caregiver was wonderful with my dad. He was very nice and became part of the family for that week. They could improve on their price.”
“I am a current client of this provider They have helped because it makes it so that I don't have to do everything. They could pay the aides more.”
“I am a current client of this provider The caregiver we have is very well-trained. They have compassionate care.”
“I am a current client of this provider They send me nice people, and they give me a peace of mind. I like the owner.”
“I am a current client of this provider Paulette was here for a ten hour stretch when I took a trip to New York. We've only used them twice so far, but we've been very pleased. They're able to fit my schedule into their schedule.”
“I am a current client of this provider I couldn't get through the day without them, they take care of all of her needs when I am gone. The girls that come over are great and take good care of my mother-in-law.”
“I am a current client of this provider I can't walk, and I am in perpetual care. They respond flexibly to requirements.”
“I am a current client of this provider They mostly gave her morning care. I have a herniated disc, so that helped. They walked her to the living and made sure she was clean before they left. They were always prompt and took good care of my mother. If they noticed anything out of the ordinary, they let me know.”
“I am a current client of this provider He's more alert and active. He looks forward to seeing the caregiver every day. The caregiver is excellent and very attentive to my dad and my aunt.”
“I am a past client of this provider Knowing I had someone there to take care of her was a big impact and very helpful. I didn't have to be there 24/7. I was still worried because of the few times they didn't get there. They cancelled a few times without letting me know until it was too late and they couldn't get a replacement.”
“I am a past client of this provider She seemed to like the caregivers. One of the caregivers decided to quit and the second caregiver worked for us for a few days and then she quit. The owner herself gave excellent service. The owners seem to be very conscientious about the kind of service that is provided.”
“I am a current client of this provider Their reliability has helped the most. They take care of my loved one very well. They have been always been reliable.”
“My family and I were very pleased with the care provided to my Mother in Law during her last days by Always Best Care. The Care Givers were terrific. They took a very difficult situation and made it much better.”
“I am extremely pleased with the care provided by Always Best Care to my husband. Their caregivers were very professional in every aspect of the care. They were compassionate, punctual, and treated my husband and all other family members with respect. They made his passing easier than expected. Thanks again!”
“For almost two years, we have been using Always Best Care’s In-Home Care services to aid in my father's care needs. I live around an hour away from his place and can’t see my dad every day. But I am glad that someone reliable is there to take care of him.”
“With Always Best Care, I had peace of mind that my dad was cared by someone professional and experienced. I was assured that all his need and demands were fulfilled on time. Thanks to the entire team!”
“It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”
“Always Best Care did an outstanding job helping me through the process of understanding all their care options. I appreciate everything they've done and continue to do and I highly recommend them to all.”
“I am a past client of this provider Thank you Always Best Care for sending Joanna to care for my father post his double knee replacement surgery. Due to my frequent business trips, I wasn’t able to provide him the care he needed. I am glad I found Joanna who is extremely cordial and know her duties well.”
“I am a current client of this provider Because of the good care that my parents are receiving, they are able to stay at a nicer facility with a lower level of care. Always Best Care makes up the difference in care. I have referred my friends numerous times because of the office staff.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care is one of the best home care organization whose services I have ever received. Before hiring ABC, I went to so many other institutions but was not satisfied with any of their services. But ABC’s whole staff welcomed me and discussed a detailed plan with me for my mother’s recovery. Thank God. My mother is in safe hands now! Thank you Always Best Care!”
“I am a current client of this provider It is very reassuring to know that my mother is being cared for by someone who is so compassionate and understands her needs. She was diagnosed with dementia last year and had almost lost interest in everything. Thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Always Best Care, she is once again smiling and laughing like before.”
“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”
“I am a past client of this provider I had two different caregivers and they each worked a week. I was not strong enough to provide the care that was needed. I didn't want to restrict him, so I had help to allow him to get up whenever he wanted. I had to work, go to the store, and do my laundry.”
“I am a current client of this provider Our caregiver is excellent but I don't think they get enough support from the office. The services give me peace of mind knowing my loved one is being cared for properly.”
“I am a current client of this provider My only problem with the agency is that my caregivers call out every other week, so I don't have someone for two weeks. Since I had a stroke and I had to go on disability, I had to give up my car, so they drive places for me.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care was involved with the JACC Program, and now they aren't. My last caregiver was wonderful, so it'd be good if they were all like that. The caregiver I had was wonderful and did an excellent job.”
“I am a past client of this provider From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there. - Sana Kniess”
“From what I received as a feedback from my parents the staff is very friendly, the food is good , and they have made some good friends there.”
“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care is a good company. They provided quality care for me. I had a caregiver that was excellent through Always Best Care. She was perfect for what I needed, and she definitely improved my life.”
“I am a current client of this provider Your manager is always nice and flexible, and the caregivers are sweet and wonderful. - Leta J.”
“Other I truly believe that without the help of Always Best Care, keeping my mother at home alone would have not been possible. Their caregivers take care of my mother exactly the way I would have if I was home. They help my mother with her bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, walking, and more. When my mother falls asleep, they take care of chores like dusting and vacuuming. When they are with my mother, I never feel worried. In such a short span of time, they have become a part of our family. Always Best Care has definitely surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend their services.”
“Very good senior care service. Very dedicated and competent people, I am happy I have the pleasure of knowing and working with them. I recommend their home care service in Flanders.”
“The staff is so supportive of me and my family. They have helped me through some difficult times. Always Best Care is more than just a residence, it is like family.”
“Magnifficent Senior Care What a great group of wonderful people who do a great job! We have only been a client of Always Best Care for two weeks - what a difference in can make in a person`s quality of life. Thank you guys!”
“A+++ I had never used Always Best Care before, but I am sure glad I did! The staff was great!”
“They provide great care to the elderly and gives peace of mind to the families. Thank you for what you do.”
“Thank you so much for all the wonderful assistance and live-in care you have provided for my mother-in-law. She`s getting so much more out of life now and we`re so happy. What you have provided her with is such a treat and eases so much of the burden off of our shoulders with all her training, experience and kind support.”
“Always Best Care is an excellent company. We have used Always Best Care a few times now and have always been more then satisfied with the service from them.”
“Great services, really. Highly recommend and will use again and refer. PRICE IS WHAT I WAS QUOTED OVER THE PHONE! 5 Stars in my book.”
“I am a current client of this provider The people from Always Best Care are very accurate, very concerned and very caring people. They listen to my needs and concerns as well as my mother's wants. Then they offer the exact person I need for my mother's care. This is the first time that I had somebody who is the owner and a nurse that shows up unexpectedly to check out that everything is doing well and that I think is wonderful. I recommend them to everybody.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Edgemont Park in Montclair, NJ with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Faubourg Restaurant and Bar or visit Montclair History Center (Montclair Historical Society), don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Montclair, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Montclair, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Montclair, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Montclair Film Festival Presented by Volvo Car USAAnnounces 2026 Honors Festival Awards include Filmmaker Tribute to Tony Gilroy, Performer Award to Jack O’Connell, Documentary Filmmaker Award to Ava DuVernay, Screenwriter Award to Stephen Beresford, and Breakthrough Director Award to Beth de AraújoSeptember 17, 2026, Montclair, NJ– Montclair Film has announced the Montclair Film Festival’s 2026 Honors, the festival&...
The Montclair Film Festival
Presented by Volvo Car USA
Announces 2026 Honors
Festival Awards include Filmmaker Tribute to Tony Gilroy,
Performer Award to Jack O’Connell, Documentary Filmmaker Award to Ava DuVernay, Screenwriter Award to Stephen Beresford, and
Breakthrough Director Award to Beth de AraújoSeptember 17, 2026, Montclair, NJ– Montclair Film has announced the Montclair Film Festival’s 2026 Honors, the festival’s annual awards, to be presented at the 14th Annual Montclair Film Festival, taking place October 16-25, 2026 in Montclair, NJ.
On Sunday, October 18, at 7:00 PM at The Bellevue Theatre, the festival honors director Beth de Araújo with the 2026 Breakthrough Director following a screening of her new film JOSEPHINE. For her compassionate and deeply felt exploration of trauma, humanity, and the responsibilities that bind us to one another, The Montclair Film Festival presents Beth de Araújo with the festival’s 2026 Breakthrough Director Award.On Sunday, October 18, at 7:30 PM at The Montclair Kimberly Academy Upper School, the festival will honor screenwriter Stephen Beresford with our 2026 Screenwriter Award for ELSINORE, a joyous and moving portrait of the power of friendship, community, and theater at the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic. The Montclair Film Festival is honored to present Stephen Beresford with our 2026 Screenwriter Award.
On Monday, October 19, at 7:30 PM at The Montclair Kimberly Academy Upper School, the festival will honor Jack O’Connell with our 2026 Performer Award. For his powerhouse performance as newspaper editor Larry Lamb in Danny Boyle’s incendiary INK, Montclair Film awards Jack O’Connell our 2026 Performer Award.
On Friday October 23, at 7:30 PM at MKA Upper School, the festival will honor director Ava DuVernay with our 2026 Documentary Filmmaker Award for her film 14th, the Festival’s Documentary Centerpiece. Following our screening of 14th, Ms. DuVernay will be in conversation with moderator Stephen Colbert. For her career as a storyteller whose truths transcend narrative forms, The Montclair Film Festival is proud to honor Ava DuVernay with the festival’s Documentary Filmmaker Award.
On Sunday, October 25, at 5:00 PM at MKA Upper School, following a screening of our Closing Night Film BEHEMOTH!, the festival will present Director and Writer Tony Gilroy with our 2026 Filmmaker Tribute. The award presentation will take place following a Q&A with Mr. Gilroy and moderator Stephen Colbert. For an unclassifiably brilliant career as one of the cinema’s finest storytellers, The Montclair Film Festival honors Tony Gilroy with our 2026 Filmmaker Tribute.
“This year’s Montclair Film Festival Honors feature artists whose work has given shape to contemporary cinema,” said Montclair Film Artistic Director and Co-Head Tom Hall. “We are proud to award these artists for their commitment to the art of film, and we look forward to sharing these wonderful films at this year’s festival.”
The full 2026 Montclair Film Festival program, including the 2026 Competition Films, will be announced on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Tickets for Montclair Film Festival events go on sale on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM for Montclair Film Members and Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM for the public. Tickets for all events will be available at montclairfilm.org.
ABOUT TONY GILROYTONY GILROY is a critically acclaimed, award-winning director, writer and producer.
Most recently, Gilroy served as the creator of Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed series “Andor,” which premiered its second season on Disney+ in April 2025 and garnered five Emmy Award wins and nine nominations, including Gilroy’s two nominations in Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. The Peabody Award-winning first season premiered in 2022 and was nominated for eight Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.
Gilroy made his feature film directorial debut with Michael Clayton, starring George Clooney, which earned seven Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, as well as Directors Guild® and Writers Guild® award nominations. He then followed with his second directorial effort based on his own screenplay: the thriller Duplicity, starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen.
A veteran screenwriter, Gilroy worked on the first three Bourne films: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. He then co-wrote and directed the fourth installment of the series, The Bourne Legacy. Gilroy also co-wrote the screenplay for 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box-office. He brought a clear creative vision to the film and from that, “Andor” was born.
Gilroy’s additional writing credits include Beirut starring Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike; State of Play, starring Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams and Ben Affleck; Michael Bay’s blockbuster Armageddon, starring Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler and Billy Bob Thornton; Michael Apted’s Extreme Measures, starring Gene Hackman, Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker; Dolores Claiborne, The Devil’s Advocate, and Proof of Life for director Taylor Hackford; and The Cutting Edge, starring D.B. Sweeney and Moira Kelly.
Raised in upstate New York, Gilroy is the son of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and filmmaker Frank D. Gilroy. His brother Dan Gilroy is a screenwriter who co-wrote The Bourne Legacy, and his brother John Gilroy is a film editor who also worked on Michael Clayton, Duplicity and The Bourne Legacy. The brothers reunited to work together on “Andor,” with Dan serving as writer of three episodes and John as editor and executive producer.
ABOUT STEPHEN BERESFORDStephen Beresford wrote the BAFTA winning feature film PRIDE starring Andrew Scott, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton. His first play LAST OF THE HAUSSMANSwas performed by National Theatre starring Taron Edgerton, Helen McCrory, Julie Walters, Rory Kinnear. He also wrote a stage adaptation of the Ingmar Bergman film FANNY & ALEXANDER for the Old Vic in 2018 starring Penelope Wilton. In lockdown he wrote THREE KINGS for Old Vic performed by Andrew Scott. Nic Hytner has directed his most recent play THE SOUTHBURY CHILD for The Bridge starring Alex Jennings which Dominic Cavendish in The Telegraph called “the play of the year”.
ABOUT MONTCLAIR FILMMontclair Film, a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization connects filmmakers from around the region and world with audiences by presenting films and year-round programs that engage, educate, and entertain through the power of visual storytelling. The fifteenth annual Montclair Film Festival presented by Volvo Car USA will take place from October 16-25, 2026. Additional Film Festival support is provided by major community and industry partners including Audible, Ketel One Vodka, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and the Montclair Center BID. Montclair Film’s programs are made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism, among many others. Montclair Film provides unique and meaningful ways to engage with diverse, creative, and sophisticated audiences and seeks sponsors for its signature film festival and other year-round programs that attract more than 83,000 annual attendees and generate more than 800 million media impressions yearly. For information about Montclair Film, visit www.montclairfilm.org
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Leaf peeping season is nearly here, Montclair. See the local weather forecast for the first week of autumn.MONTCLAIR, NJ — A mix of rain and cloudy skies is expected this week in Montclair as the first day of fall arrives.The summer will officially bid Montclair adieu when the first day of astronomical fall begins on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The equinox will happen at 8:05 p.m.The Old Farmer's Almanac Fall Forecast is predicting cooler and wetter conditions than usual in the Northeast parts of the U.S. this year....
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A mix of rain and cloudy skies is expected this week in Montclair as the first day of fall arrives.
The summer will officially bid Montclair adieu when the first day of astronomical fall begins on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The equinox will happen at 8:05 p.m.
The Old Farmer's Almanac Fall Forecast is predicting cooler and wetter conditions than usual in the Northeast parts of the U.S. this year.
Here’s what is in store for Montclair this week, according to the National Weather Service:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Art Museum is inviting the community to look up, look closer, and see the familiar in an entirely new way.Two new dual exhibitions opening Saturday, September 19th — “Nadia Myre: Analog/ues” and “Kate Dodd: You’re Invited!” — bring bold ideas, unexpected materials, and many reasons to stop, contemplate, and start a conversation.“You’re Invited!” spotlights New Jersey artist Kate Dodd as she transforms MAM’s Laurie ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Art Museum is inviting the community to look up, look closer, and see the familiar in an entirely new way.
Two new dual exhibitions opening Saturday, September 19th — “Nadia Myre: Analog/ues” and “Kate Dodd: You’re Invited!” — bring bold ideas, unexpected materials, and many reasons to stop, contemplate, and start a conversation.
“You’re Invited!” spotlights New Jersey artist Kate Dodd as she transforms MAM’s Laurie Art Stairway into a soaring, colorful installation created primarily from materials the Museum itself has collected over the years. Thousands of paper strips have been assembled into quilt-like patterns and draped over an arched structure that curves upward and across the Museum’s windows.
Look closer, and another story appears. The paper comes from old invitations, exhibition catalogues, educational booklets, fundraising materials, art history books, and curatorial essays — pieces of MAM’s own history getting a colorful second life as art.
Part sculpture, part memory book, and part colorful scrapbook of MAM itself, this is a playful walk through the people, artwork, and community connections that have filled the Museum over generations. As visitors move through the stairway, light filters through the open sculpture, creating changing patterns of light and shadow.
Dodd uses the installation not only to celebrate the Museum’s history but also to inspire reflection about waste, consumer culture, and what museums choose to preserve.
Just steps away, “Nadia Myre: Analog/ues” offers another journey through memory, history, and interpretation.
The ambitious installation marks the first major U.S. solo museum exhibit devoted to Myre, a Canadian Indigenous artist of Algonquin and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg heritage. More than 40 works — including ceramic beadwork, textiles, digital prints, video, and mixed media — explore how history is recorded, interpreted, and rewritten.
Myre reexamines maps, treaties, national symbols, and wampum, transforming familiar materials and ideas. Her ceramic “pipe beads” were inspired by fragments of colonial-era clay pipes she discovered along the Thames River in London, eventually growing into tapestries, baskets, woven forms, and sculptures.
An unexpected thread connects the two exhibitions: Myre transforms historical documents and cultural symbols into new conversations. Dodd transforms pieces of the Museum’s own past into art.
Both installations invite visitors to slow down, look again, and reconsider what they might otherwise pass by. Together, they give the community two distinctively different reasons to tour MAM this fall — and plenty to talk about after visiting.
If You Go
WHEN “Nadia Myre: Analog/ues” is on view through January 17, 2027.“Kate Dodd: You’re Invited!” remains on view through August 6, 2027.
WHERE Montclair Art Museum, Leir Hall, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
MORE Hours, tickets at www.montclairartmuseum.org/current-and-upcoming-exhibitions
Donna Torrence is TAPinto Montclair’s Contributing Editor for Community and Culture, chronicling arts activities, cultural conversations, and community celebrations throughout Montclair.
A team of volunteers helped to bring the project to life.ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held at the Cooper School in Montclair to celebrate the opening of a new reading garden created by Glen Ridge High School senior Esmae Keswin.Keswin raised $1,500 through her student-led organization, Hands 4 Hope, to create the space, which includes wooden benches, flowers and an outdoor area where children can read and gather. She also led a team of volunteers – including Dixon Atkinson, Taiye Akinw...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held at the Cooper School in Montclair to celebrate the opening of a new reading garden created by Glen Ridge High School senior Esmae Keswin.
Keswin raised $1,500 through her student-led organization, Hands 4 Hope, to create the space, which includes wooden benches, flowers and an outdoor area where children can read and gather. She also led a team of volunteers – including Dixon Atkinson, Taiye Akinwande and Maya Kishimoto – who helped bring the project to life.
Keswin founded Hands 4 Hope to create service opportunities for young people and develop projects that benefit children and families in the community. The Cooper School reading garden brings those interests together by creating a permanent space where children can enjoy books, spend time outdoors and gather with others.
“Cooper School is so grateful for this generous gift because nothing says ‘community’ quite like a good book, a cozy bench and a little library full of possibilities,” said Lynn Kulik, educational director at the Cooper School.
“Thank you, Hands 4 Hope, for helping us create a special little corner where stories and our community can grow,” Kulik added.
For Keswin, the project is another step in her ongoing effort to connect literacy, kindness and community service. The garden is an extension of her broader work promoting literacy and kindness among younger children. She self-published a children’s book “Mossy the Bear,” and developed a kindness curriculum based on the story, which she teaches to students at Central Avenue School in Glen Ridge.
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