TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY   NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A NEW PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE (THEATER EXCEPTION) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 33:1-19.1 ET SEQ. AND REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS   The Township of Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey gives notice of the intent to issue a new alcoholic beverage retail consumption license with the special condition that the license is issued as plenary retail consumption license to a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that is incorporated on the effective date of said act, which regularly conducts musical or theatrical performances or concerts for which admission is charged shall be used in connection with premises that have a seating capacity of 50 persons or more but less than 1,000 persons that is primarily used to conduct musical or theatrical performances or public entertainment events for not more than 15 times in a calendar year pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33:1-19.8.   Complete applications from interested parties will be accepted by the Township Clerk NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026. No applications will be accepted after that date and time. Applications must be submitted on a form prepared by the Township, together with the required documents and fee. Application forms will be available at the Township Clerk’s Office on the First Floor of the Township Municipal Building, located at 205 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning Friday, May 15, 2026. In the case of mailed applications, the Township assumes no responsibility for applications received after the date and time specified.   Applicants are advised to read the application instructions carefully and to heed all requirements, including the requirement that an applicant must publish notice of its intent to apply for the license and their proposed licensed premises.   Complete applications will be evaluated by the Township Council at a public hearing. The Township Council will evaluate applications considering factors identified in the application instructions. Based on this review, a license may be awarded to the applicant whose proposal is in the best public interest. The Township of Montclair reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any and all applications in the interests of the Township to the extent permitted by law.   Interested parties may contact Angelese Bermúdez Nieves, Township Clerk, at the Township of Montclair, 205 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 or by calling 973-509-4900.   Angelese Bermúdez Nieves, Township Clerk Notice published pursuant to: N.J.S.A. 33:1-19.1 and Resolution R-26-132 (adopted April 7, 2026) Periodical: The Montclair Times Publication Dates: May 14, 2026 and May 21, 2026 Posted May 11, 2026 to: https://www.montclairnjusa.org/Public-Notices/Miscellaneous-Notices Montclair Times 5/14, 5/21/2026 Fee: $119.68 (68) 12320752