SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Public Schools recently announced the inaugural Summit Wellness Symposium, an event aimed at fostering community engagement and awareness around the mental health and wellness of K-12 students. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Summit High School.
The primary objective of the Summit Wellness Symposium is to emphasize the collective responsibility of the entire community in ensuring the well-being of its youth. With the theme "Community Health is Everyone’s Responsibility," the event seeks to bring together parents, guardians, educators, and local stakeholders to address the multifaceted aspects of mental health in young individuals.
Additionally, the symposium will serve as a platform for non-profit organizations and other community agencies to showcase their resources and provide information related to mental health and wellness. These organizations will have tables outside the auditorium for interested residents to connect with.
"We believe that fostering a culture of wellness starts with collective action and community involvement," said Doreen Babis, Director of Special Services of Summit Public Schools. "The Summit Wellness Symposium is an embodiment of our commitment to empowering parents, guardians, and the wider community with the knowledge and tools needed to support the mental health and well-being of our students."
More information is available on the Summit Public Schools website.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ -- The Gould Dog Park at the Municipal Transfer Station is now open to dogs and their owners and is accessible to all Summit residents with a valid transfer station permit. The park will be open Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays.
The dog park is named in memory of Matt Gould, a dedicated Ward One Council member who passed away unexpectedly in 2019. Gould championed the cause of creating a permanent dog park in Summit, envisioning that it would be a fun way to foster community spirit and bring residents closer together.
“While on council, Matt Gould made the creation of a permanent dog park one of his top priorities,” explains Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan. “He was passionate about finding ways to bring neighbors together, and now this permanent dog park at the Transfer Station will realize that vision. I hope Summit residents and their furry friends enjoy many sunny days, wagging tails, and happy barks there.”
An official celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony is being planned for later this spring. The event will welcome current and former Summit elected officials, city staff and representatives from Union County.
The Municipal Transfer Station, located at 40 New Providence Ave., is operated by the city under a lease agreement with Union County and remains county property.
The dog park rules are available at cityofsummit.org.
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SUMMIT, NJ – The second phase of the Department of Community Programs' community engagement plan for the proposed Tatlock lighting project has officially begun, Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and the Common Council recently announced.
Since the first phase launched in mid-January, residents have been meeting with members of the Council individually and with Department of Community Programs professional staff. The subcommittee also met with industry professionals, engineers, and others to develop a general plan.
As part of phase two of the community engagement plan, a presentation will be given to provide the history of the proposed project and present next steps at the March 19, 2024, council meeting,
To build upon its community engagement with residents, members of the Common Council and Department of Community Programs professional staff said they will continue to meet with additional neighbors in the Tatlock Community on the dates listed below. These meetings will be limited to 10 people per meeting and all interested residents will have the opportunity to participate in one meeting. This is to ensure the Council can have meaningful conversations with all neighbors. Minutes of each meeting will be taken and posted on the Tatlock Project web page.
Residents interested in learning more and discussing the project are asked to sign up for a Community Meeting to be held at City Hall, 512 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ:
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For more information on the various phases of the plan, visit summitcommunityprograms.com.
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SUMMIT, NJ -- In an impressive close to the 2023-24 indoor track season, twelve Summit track runners competed in the New Balance and Nike Indoor National Championship meets last weekend in Boston and New York City.
The Girls Sprint Medley Relay team of Keira Borst, Maddie MacPherson, Ava Garvey, and Maddie Chen placed 12th at the Nike Nationals at the Armory in NYC with a season-best time of 4:23:88.
Maddie Chen also made the trip to Boston for the New Balance Nationals, and led the 4xMile team of Cameron Valdes, Sarah Kelly, and Shannon Palphreyman to a time of 22:03:10.
Also, in Boston, the Boys 4x800m team of Nate Roberts, Jonah Malik, Nikita Shevyakov, and Carter Herman placed in the top 25 at The TRACK at New Balance,* with a time of 8:04:04.
And Carter Herman, Eric Cahillane, Nikita Shevyakov, and Nate Roberts ran the Distance Medley Relay at the Reggie Lewis Track Center. Their time of 10:43:30 secured a spot in Summit’s all-time Top 10, as did the Girls SMR and Boys 4x800m.
Dan Cota accompanied the team to Boston as an alternate.
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Local mom and new Summit business owner, Ellen Guenther, recently welcomed residents to her new boutique, Loblolly Curated Home and Gift. We were fortunate to interview Ellen as she gets set for the spring season.
Your name(s): Ellen Guenther
Company name: Loblolly Curated Home and Gift
Your position: Owner/buyer
Website: www.Loblollycurated.com
Social Media: loblolly_homeandgift
Phone number: 973-679-0110
Business address: 42 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Hours: m-sat- 10:30-5:30
Sunday 12-5
Congratulations on your new boutique in Summit! How has it gone since you opened recently?
Thank you! This journey has been absolutely incredible so far. Besides being a mom to three amazing children, starting Loblolly has been one of the most rewarding things that I have done to date. No regrets!
Tell us briefly about Loblolly Curated Home & Gift.
Loblolly Curated Home and Gift is meant to be a happy place where customers come in and feel instantly at home. We offer so many beautiful items in an array of categories from home decor, tabletop, fashion accessories, and more. We hope to provide a one-stop destination experience where our guests are well-cared for and walk out feeling jubilant with new and exciting finds in tow.
You bring a vast experience in this field. Please tell us a bit about yourself and your own path to success.
Well, yes this is not my first rodeo in retail. In fact, retail is all I’ve known as an adult since joining the Macy’s executive training program right out of college where I worked store line and in the fine jewelry buying office. I took a few years off to raise my babies, but retail was always calling me back. I had a store called Magnolia in Stone Harbor, NJ for a few years, followed by a 15-year hiatus…. So happy that I finally took the leap back into retail this year with Loblolly! Wish I had done it sooner!
Why was it important to you to open in Summit? How do you like the downtown and community?
Summit is a shopper’s dream! There are many well curated boutiques and national retailers in downtown Summit and I feel humbled and honored to be a part of such a vibrant and supportive community. There are a few new stores in town, and we have a little support group going, which means the world to me! Also, I could not have built my business and brand so fast without the constant support of Summit Downtown and Summit Design District. It’s been truly incredible to have so many cheering me on, not sure I would have received that kind of support anywhere else.
What can our local residents expect when they walk into your boutique? Do you also sell online?
Well, I hear all the time, “oh, it’s so pretty in here, and it smells so good!” I hope that everyone feels the same when they walk into Loblolly -- Joy! Joy in being in a happy place filled with beautiful and unique products, and joy in being surrounded by good people providing outstanding customer service.
While we don’t have an official online POS, we are very active on Instagram and anyone is welcome to DM us for info on products. We ship!
Any cool new things coming for the spring season?
So many new things coming in for the spring! I’m constantly on buying trips with my most recent trip to Dubai where I picked up some amazing things from Middle Eastern and European artists like gorgeous jewelry, wooden clutches, and hand-painted pottery from Turkey.
As a hard-working local mom and business owner, please tell us how others can learn from your commitment and inspiration?
Just do what you love. Believe in yourself, surround yourself with good people and create a support system that you can rely on. Always pursue your dreams. It’s so easy for life to get in the way -- it did for me. Take the plunge, you are worth it!
Anything else we missed?
Shop Loblolly Curated Home and Gift to happy up your home or to find that special gift! We offer complimentary in-home and in-store consultations.
Visit us on Instagram
Loblolly_homeandgift
Thank you so much for all of the love
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Recycling Advisory Committee (RAC) has partnered with New Jersey non-profit BookSmiles to divert excess books from being wasted, and provide them to communities in need per a City of Summit news release.
BookSmiles collects, sorts, and distributes donated books to children and families living in underserved communities in New Jersey and Philadelphia by providing other non-profits and educators with children’s books for classroom libraries, book fairs, and food bank distributions.
“We are thrilled that the Book Barn gets so much use, but it frequently becomes unmanageable due to the high volume of books that are dropped off by residents,” explains Mimi Zukoff, Chair of the Recycling Advisory Committee. “Paperback books can be recycled, but hard cover books had to be thrown away during our previous clean-outs. By partnering with BookSmiles, we are keeping more material out of the waste stream and helping to make books and reading more accessible to more children.”
With the new partnership, the Summit Division of Public Works will store boxes of excess books at the Transfer Station until the next scheduled BookSmiles pickup, which occurs on an as-needed basis.
BookSmiles accepts donations of adult and children’s books. The children’s books are donated and proceeds from the sale of adult books are used to help fund the non-profit.
More information on the Summit Municipal Transfer Station can be found here.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Fire Department is integrating a collision-preventing service designed to deliver immediate warnings to New Jersey drivers when emergency vehicles are in the vicinity.
The HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud will issue up to 30 seconds of preemptive warning on Waze and Apple Maps. The service is also compatible with mobile devices and GPS systems.
"Adopting this new Safety Cloud will add a layer of protection for firefighters when they are facilitating operations on highways," explainSummit Fire Chief Eric Evers. "Providing drivers with additional time to respond appropriately creates a safer environment for both first responders and motorists. We look forward to the service expanding to include more platforms and vehicles to allow more motorists to benefit from these vital road safety alerts."
Since January 2024, Summit Fire Department has the technology installed in two of their seven emergency vehicles and expects the process to be completed by the end of April per a City of Summit news release.
Chief Evers continues: “This innovative integration not only underscores our commitment to operational excellence but also elevates adherence to New Jersey’s vital Move Over laws. By providing preemptive alerts to drivers, we are fostering a safer, more responsive driving environment, significantly reducing the risk of collisions. It is a collective step forward in our ongoing pursuit of achieving zero incidents on our roads.”
More information about HAAS Alert is available on their website.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - Summit Artist Jenny Reinhardt’s latest project seeks to visually represent the idea of how women are expected to behave in society and why that might not always be the case.
Reinhardt’s exhibit, “Well Behaved Woman,” is set to open on Saturday, March 16 at the RAM Gallery. The opening reception will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be available for viewing until May 5.
The project experiments with motherhood, suburban life, and the difference between what women are “supposed to act like” versus who they truly are, experiences that Reinhardt herself has had to deal with.
“[Well Behaved Woman] begs the question; how do we behave in society and why?” Reinhardt explains. “A lot of times in my personal experience I’ve had to put on a happy face and try to suppress some of the things I’ve felt in order to just get along. It’s this idea of putting on a facade to function.”
Originally from Washington D.C., Reinhardt’s artistic journey began in 7th grade. She attended the University of Michigan and Graduate School in New York before moving to Summit, where she has been a resident for over a decade.
More information about the RAM Gallery can be found on their website.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - Reeves-Reed Arboretum has reached the half-century mark.
“Reeves-Reed Arboretum has been a beacon of natural beauty and environmental education for half a century,” shared Jackie Kondel, Executive Director of Reeves-Reed Arboretum. ”As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we express our deepest gratitude to the community, volunteers, donors, and supporters who have played a vital role in our journey.
“Together, we look forward to the next chapter of growth, innovation, and conservation as we continue to preserve and protect this precious sanctuary for generations to come,” Kondel continued.
For its golden anniversary, Reeves-Reed invites members of the public to several events, programs, and initiatives being held throughout the year including:
April 14: Daffodil Day
May 30: 50th Anniversary Summit Garden Tour and Tea
October 20: Celebrate Fall
December 8: Festival of Trees
More information and a complete list of upcoming events can be found on the Reeves-Reed Arboretum website.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - 27 real estate agents from Sotheby’s in Summit are 5 - STAR.
The award recognizes service professionals who provide quality service to their clients. 5- STAR Real Estate Agents are selected based on consumer evaluations, production volume, and business information.
Below are the Summit Agents who were recognized:
Hallee Danger
Cindy Bienemann
Kathy Barrett
Greg Petrowski (rising star)
Winnie Cavazini
Roey Dangler
Debbie Lupton
Suzette Potolsky
Betty Ann Lecky
Kim Cannon
Allison Lees
Gina Michal
Jill Bray
Martha McDonnell
Macy Egerton
Stacy Weinstein
Linda Peck
Elena Manella (rising star)
Becky Morano
Liz Pryma
Marianne Giarbaldi (rising star)
Nancy Elia
Maren Dinsmore
Meredith Malloy (rising star)
Diane Robinson
Rachel Frank
Irene Loschert
“I am always amazed and humbled by the level of professionalism within our office and truly proud of the agents that received NJ 5-STAR award -what an honor to be recognized by their clients,” said Summit Office Broker Jacky Elliott.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - ‘Local leaders are still buzzing about Summit High School’s ‘Anything Goes.’
“Wow, wow, wow! ” said Summit Council President Lisa Allen. “The talent and passion of our SHS students is not just remarkable but electrifying.”
“I couldn’t stop talking about the show when I got home,” said Mayor Elizabeth Fagan. “The musicians, the set, and the crew, all of it was like a professional production. It was truly awesome!”
The show generated over 3,000 ticket sales, selling out two of their shows in the process.
In addition to the students, Summit High School Director Anne Poyner played a major role in the show’s success. Poyner was a previous recipient of the Rising Star Award in Outstanding Direction and the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award.
“We are so lucky to have Mrs. Poyner,” said Mayor Fagan. “She clearly inspires [the students] to work hard and do things many of them probably never thought possible.”
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Police Department is taking steps to ensure safety both on the ground and in the air.
At the March 5 Summit Common Council Meeting, two programs were introduced to the public; the Home Security Assessment Program and Drone Initiative. More details and information on each program are available on TAPinto Summit.
In addition to the presentation from the Summit Police Department, New Jersey League of Municipalities Executive Director Michael Cerra provided an update on the State of New Jersey’s proposed Affordable Housing Bill. More information on how the proposed legislation will affect Summit can be found here.
Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officially swore in firefighters Brian Tavis and Brian Harnois. Tavis was promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant while Harnois was promoted to Fire Battalion Chief.
Several residents spoke up during the Public Comment portion of the meeting on multiple issues, including the Affordable Housing Bill, concern over the language in the passed Resident Protection ordinance, and the Tatlock Light Project.
Two Ordinances had their final hearing and were passed. One adds the Summit Police Chief as the Custodian of Records for the Summit Police Department, while the other adds two alternate members to the Rent Commission.
One other ordinance was introduced, which would allow the City of Summit to exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriations and establish a CAP Bank. The final hearing for this ordinance is set for March 19.
Three resolutions were passed in total. Two covered grant application submissions for FEMA and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, and the other authorized emergency appropriations to the Municipal Budget.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - Construction work on Ridgedale Avenue between Baltusrol Road and Pearl Street will resume on Tuesday and continue until Tuesday, March 26, weather permitting, according to a City of Summit news release.
Project work includes the installation of granite block curbing and milling and paving of the roadway. Work will take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Road closures and detours will be in effect during working hours. Residents are asked to park on neighboring side streets during milling and paving work.
Construction updates are available on the City of Summit website.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The City of Summit is participating in New Jersey Local Government Week from Sunday, April 7, through Saturday, April 13. The week is designed to bring awareness to the role local government plays in its communities.
“New Jersey Local Government Week is an opportunity for citizens to learn more about how local government works and how city staff and elected officials serve their community,” explains Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD. “I encourage residents to join me at the public safety forum to learn about the important initiatives the police department has implemented citywide. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and share your ideas. We very much look forward to hearing from you.”
Citizens can participate throughout the week as well. Residents of all ages are encouraged to enter the “Summit Through Your Eyes” photo contest and submit up to three images of Summit that showcase its beauty, uniqueness, and community spirit per a City of Summit news release. Three winners will be selected on Tuesday, April 9 and awarded a $50 Visa gift card. All submissions should be submitted to pressoffice@cityofsummit.org.
The City of Summit will also be hosting a community forum on April 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Summit Community Center.
More information on the City of Summit and New Jersey Local Government Week can be found at cityofsummit.org.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Police Department is turning an eye to the sky, which it says will keep residents safer.
The drone is equipped with a high-resolution camera and thermal imaging capabilities. The Summit Police Department says it will be used for search and rescue operations, crowd control and monitoring, searches for missing people and suspects at large, accident assessment, traffic data collection, and more.
“This valuable addition to our department will provide assistance in a number of emergency situations,” says Summit Police Chief Steven Zagorski.“There are thousands of law enforcement agencies around the country that have seen great success with their drone programs, and we are hopeful that ours will allow us to expand our capabilities across our different service areas.”
Four Summit police officers were professionally certified as FIAA-licensed drone pilots, undergoing training in airspace operations and drone operation tactics.
“The drone can… provide real-time situational awareness that will help us make more informed decisions, de-escalate situations when possible, and identify possible hazards,” Zagorski said.
Anybody with questions can contact the Summit Police Department at 908-273-0051.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The City of Summit is again offering paid summer internships for city residents. Applications for the Internship Program began on March 8 and will continue through April 1. Interviews will be held in April.
The City of Summit encourages college students majoring in political science, public administration, human resources management, finance, or communications to apply for the program. Interns will be paid $15 hourly and are required to work 24 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, for four weeks in the month of June.
“I enthusiastically encourage our young residents to apply to the program,” explains Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD. “It is an exciting opportunity to work closely with city staff members, be directly involved in several important municipal projects, and get useful professional work experience.”
This will be the 15th year Summit has offered paid internships. Alumni of the City of Summit internship program have secured positions in the White House internship program and with the US State Department, as well as paid positions at Google, Tesla Motors, US Institute of Peace, and Goldman Sachs per a recent news release.
A limited number of positions are available. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to HR@cityofsummit.org.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The City of Summit Police Department is accepting applications for two open police officer positions.
Applicants must meet several requirements to be eligible for employment including:
● Must possess a current New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC) – Basic Course for Police Officer (BCPO) certification, possess a valid certificate from a New Jersey PTC recognized police academy signifying completion of the Basic Course for Police Officer; or be an active police academy (NJ PTC-BCPO) trainee.
● Must have received a minimum of 60 college credits, or military service or 2 years of law enforcement service.
● Pass a medical and psychological examination.
● Pass an extensive background investigation to include drug screening.
● Shall not have been convicted of any indictable offense or any crime or offense involving moral turpitude.
The starting salary for this position is $53,424.00 to $57,522.00. Interested applicants should apply online. Applications are due by Friday, April 5, 2024.
Interested applicants with limited access to a computer or who require assistance to complete the application process should contact Nikki Griffiths at 908-277-9472.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - Easter spirit will be taking over the Village Green.
The Summit Department of Community Programs and Summit Police Athletic League are hosting the 2024 Egg Hunt Race on Saturday, March 23 at 1:45 p.m. with a rain date of March 24.
There will be three races separated by age; one for children 2 years old or younger, another for ages 3 to 4, and the third for children ages 5 to 8.
The event is for Summit residents only. Attendees should bring their own Easter basket.
Interested residents with questions can contact the Summit Department of Community Programs at 908-277-2932 or visit their website.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Boys Varsity Basketball Team finished the 2023-2024 season 14-12. Though it wasn’t how many on the team wanted things to go, head coach Tim Simo made clear that there were positive takeaways and lessons learned.
“Anyone that is connected to our program, from our coaches to our players, would agree that 14-12 isn’t how we thought our season would go,” said head coach Tim Simo. “However, our guys worked hard day in and day out. The lessons learned will only help us moving forward.”
The Hilltoppers made the Preliminary Round of the Union County Tournament and First Round of the NJSIAA State Tournament, losing each contest by less than five points against Johnson and Millburn respectively.
“Ultimately we didn’t achieve our goal but I think this year reset the culture in a positive way,” said senior captain Tyler Kessel. “Hopefully the guys will use our early exit as fuel next year and win the section.”
“[It was a] good season even though it didn’t go how we wanted it to,” said junior Jake Easton. “[We] lost a lot of games that we definitely should’ve won. Looking forward to next year.”
Junior David Fix led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 391 total points (16.3 points per game). Sophomore Matt Caplan (293) and junior Jake Easton (245) were second and third respectively. Easton also led the team in blocked shots with 49 and rebounds with 130. Senior Tripp Johnston led the team in assists with 78.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Police Department is announcing its Home Security Assessment Program, a new initiative to provide property owners with professional, targeted recommendations on safeguarding against burglaries.
Police officers certified in risk assessment will meet citizens at their residences for a free home security survey. The officers will evaluate existing security measures, identify potential areas of weakness, and make recommendations for security improvements, according to a news release.
“We are very pleased to be able to offer this program and hope that many residents take advantage of it,” Summit Police Chief Steven Zagorski said in a news release. “By participating in the program, you will have taken a proactive step in creating a more secure environment in and around your home. We have seen neighboring police departments launch similar programs with great success and feel this will be beneficial for our residents as well.”
Interested residents should email cpu@spdnj.org to make an appointment for an assessment and include the following information in the email: name, address, phone number, and preferred day and time for the assessment. A member of the Community Policing Unit will respond and set a date and time for the appointment. A self-assessment is available on the City website for residents who do not wish to schedule an in-person assessment.
Full program information can be found at https://www.cityofsummit.org/880/Home-Security-Assessment-Program. A program video is also available on the City of Summit YouTube channel.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - For the Summit Boys Varsity Hockey Team, the 2023-2024 season was one of overcoming adversity.
The Hilltoppers started the regular season without a full-time goalie and dealt with injuries to key players, but that did not stop them from giving their all.
“When our record was 4-12 and times were tough, we could have thrown in the towel and imploded. However, our group decided to change our approach and begin to buy in,” said head coach Ian Bell. “We slowly started believing in each other which created a culture in the room where the boys believed they could win each game.”
“The lessons the boys learned about adversity, staying in the fight, belief, and team culture will be something that they will carry throughout all walks of life.”
Overall, the Hilltoppers finished with a 10-14 record, including a six-game win streak that saw them knock off top-seeded Gov. Livingston in the Semifinal Round of the McInnis Cup to face Westfield in the Final as a five-seed, where they lost 5-2.
The team also made an appearance in the First Round of the NJSIAA Sectional Tournament against Livingston, losing 5-1.
Senior forward Nathan Steel led the Hilltoppers in goals (17) and points (32). Fellow senior Jack Staples added 11 goals and 16 assists, including a team-high 4 game-winning goals. Senior defenseman Drew Goldfarb amassed a team-high 3 goals on the power play.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Girls Varsity Basketball Team bounced back in a big way during the 2023-2024 campaign after a four-win 2022-2023 season.
“After a pretty disappointing season last year, coaches and players were determined to put 2022-2023 in the rear-view mirror,” said head coach Tom Kenny. “The team's staple was its defense, as it held opponents to just 30 points per game. All 11 varsity players had a significant role in making this season an amazing success.”
The Hilltoppers made the Quarterfinal Round of both the Union County Tournament and the NJSIAA State Tournament and finished the season with an overall record of 17-9 (8-4 in conference play).
Of the team’s 17 victories, 11 were by double digits, with the largest margin of victory coming on December 21, 2023, against Hillside by a score of 52-15.
Senior captain Emily Demm paced the Hilltoppers in scoring, finishing the season with 230 total points (8.8 points per game). Freshman Charlotte Yarnall proved to be a jack of all trades, finishing second on the team in scoring with 180 total points, leading the team in rebounds with 156 while amassing 41 steals and 23 blocks.
Junior Emily Sensenich finished with 67 total steals for an average of 2.5 per contest, leading the Hilltoppers by a wide margin. Fellow junior Sloane Ricciuti was second on the team with 46 total steals. Senior captain Aviva Cohen finished with 108 total points and 136 total rebounds, while fellow senior captain Maeve Keegan finished with 85 points and 85 rebounds.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Foundation awarded the City of Summit an $85,000 grant for the Mabie Playground Transformation Project. This project intends to create the city’s first inter-generational park and a fully ADA-accessible and sensory-friendly play space on the Village Green.
“We are very thankful for the Summit Foundation’s significant contribution to this important project,” says Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan. “The grant from the Summit Foundation will allow us to begin the much-needed renovation.”
More information on the Mabie Playground Transformation Project and Department of Community Programs initiatives can be found on the Summit Community Programs website.
]]>SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit Department of Community Programs in conjunction with Summit Youth Football (SYF), the New Providence Recreation Department, and the New Jersey
Suburban Youth Football League (NJSYFL) announced plans for a Girls Youth Flag Football league for girls in grades 4 through 8.
Summit and New Providence players will be placed on balanced, combined teams, according to a news release.
Practices for grades 4 to 6 will take place on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grades 7 and 8 will practice on the same day from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The regular season will begin with practice on March 13 and conclude at the end of May with potential playoff games on June 1 and June 8. Each team is considered a travel team, with the schedule consisting of home games and others that require visiting neighboring towns.
Summit Youth Football will be providing jerseys and flags for the season. All players will need mouthguards, turf shoes, black shorts, and leggings or pants for games.
Registration is $75 and is now open on the New Providence Community Pass website. Summit residents can access using their Summit Community Pass login.
Interested residents with further questions can contact Kevin Fagan at summityouthfootball@gmail.com.
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