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March 27, 2024

SUMMIT, NJ -- Congratulations to senior Molly Fagan who has been selected as Summit High School's NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2023-2024.  This year, Molly has been the varsity field hockey goalie, captain of the county champion girls swim team for which she holds multiple school records, ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Yesterday's Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in New Jersey, and it confirmed by NJ Lottery that the lucky winner bought it here in Neptune Township.  At today's press conference at ShopRite Liquor #781 (2200 Rt 66, Neptune Township) New Jersey ...

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Morristown, NJ– Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center announced the treatment of its first patient using the new Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat patients with persistent atrial fibrillation ...

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Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic, which reached its 50th year in 2023 and is almost always held in Texas, will celebrate Independence Day on Camden's waterfront this summer. Nelson, who turns 91 in April, wanted to be close to Philadelphia for this year's picnic, which will be held ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Celebrated artist, writer, gardener, and photographer, Lindsey Taylor will be hosting a captivating book talk and presentation on Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Taylor, well-known for her expertise in floral artistry and botanical design, will delve into ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Board of Education and the Board of School Estimate approved an $86 million 2024-2025 school budget at back-to-back meetings on Friday, March 22. The total tax levy reflects an increase of 2.956 percent year-over-year. The total tax levy that needs to be raised ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Borough Historical Society set out to recreate the 1930 photo commemorating the first time an electric-powered train stopped at the Chatham Train Station, and the organizers were blessed with picture-perfect weather for the event on Sunday. Chatham residents love their ...

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Fried chicken was on the menu this weekend as local residents enjoyed crispy treats at the newly-opened Tonydoms Fried Chicken restaurant in Summit.  Owner and local Summit dad, Marc Trujillo, smiled as a host of customers burst through the door on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon.  “We officially ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – People of all ages and abilities are invited to volunteer to help beautify city parks and open spaces as residents prepare for the upcoming annual Earth Day Clean-Up on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Individuals may volunteer on the day of the event at Briant Park or ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county’s mobile trailer that offers free showers, laundry and restrooms is scheduled to return to service April 4, the county announced this week. Known as the Fresh Start trailer, the unit will be placed at the Elizabeth Public Library and the Plainfield Public Library ...

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TOMS RIVER, NJ -- On a blustery, chilly day at the NJISA Icebreaker Regatta at the Toms River Yacht Club, the Summit High School Sailors launched its spring season and competed in a total of 12 races in a field of 18 boats from across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.   Overall, the Summit 1 boat of ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Local dad and new Summit business owner, Marc Trujillo, just opened the doors to Tonydoms, Fried Chicken with Attitude. Your name:    Marc Trujillo Company name:  Tonydoms Your position:  Chef/Owner Website:  tonydoms.com  Social Media: Instagram = ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Board of Education held its monthly meeting Thursday night as Superintendent Scott Hough presented results of the Student Safety Data System covering the reporting period from September 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.  Director of Student Personnel Services and ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- A flood watch will be in effect from late Friday night through late Saturday night, according to a weather alert issued by Union County.  Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Prolonged rainfall will ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, recently presented the homeowners of 107 Passaic Avenue with a plaque from the Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Plaque Program. This achievement recognizes the home's historical significance and the homeowners' efforts to preserve this ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit Egg Hunt has been rescheduled from Saturday, March 23, to Saturday, March 30, due to expected rain on March 23. Event details are available on the Department of Community Programs website.  

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CHATHAM, NJ -- The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. On Sunday afternoon, the Chatham Historical Society hopes a recreated picture will help celebrate Chatham's history for another 100 years. As part of the Chatham Historical Society's Centennial celebration, the Dec. 18, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Well-known Woodbridge businessman Eric LeGrand marked the first anniversary launch of his signature bourbon by donating over $9,000 to the national Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which funds spinal cord injury research and supports people who live with paralysis. Legrand’s ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- President Lisa Allen kicked off Tuesday night’s Common Council meeting by stating she would not be giving her typical update, but rather deliver a speech to address recent concerns arising from comments she made regarding affordable housing while testifying in front of the state ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit High School Speech and Debate Team placed second in Speech, sixth in Debate, and second in Overall Sweepstakes at the New Jersey State Championship Tournament at Hunterdon Central Regional High School this past weekend. Next weekend, select members of the team will ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Assembly passed a resolution Monday to “reaffirm freedom of access and protection of reproductive health care services,” including in vitro fertilization (IVF), in New Jersey. The resolution was a direct response to an Alabama Supreme Court ruling earlier this ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county commissioner board has approved a $20,000 contract with Genova Burns LLC to represent county clerk Joanne Rajoppi in the lawsuit Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Andy Kim has brought against all 21 county clerks over the state ballot design, which he claims is ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – Summit’s Fire Department has been awarded $40,000 for turnout gear through the American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Local Government Services, the city announced today.  A total of $20 million in grant ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on Congress and President Biden to raise the threshold for the federal poverty level in states like New Jersey. The resolution, SCR-93, is an official expression of state support for a proposal introduced by Rep.

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The 7th Grade Girls Summit Basketball Club team won the Jersey League Basketball Championship on Sunday, in a big comeback victory over the number-one seeded Branchburg team at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, NJ.  “The girls played their hearts out and, with aggressive defense, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit Department of Community Services is partnering with RichView Consulting to perform inventory and health assessments on city trees located on the city right-of-way throughout Summit, according to a recent announcement. The grant-funded project will begin on ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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At a state Senate budget hearing earlier this week, advocates for the media and transparency voiced their concerns about proposed changes to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, and by Friday, March 15, the measure had been put on hold. Bill A-4045 was to be heard in committee on Thursday, ...

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