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March 18, 2024

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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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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TRENTON — Advocates for transparency and open government testified Monday, March 11, against an overhaul to the state’s Open Public Records Act as government interests lauded the measure. The bill (S-2930), which if passed would be the first major update to the state’s public records law in over ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Residents could face a 1.75% increase in the county portion of their property tax bill this year, after the 2024 budget is presented for a Union County Commissioner board vote in upcoming months.  County Manager Ed Oatman presented a 2024 executive budget with a 1.75% tax ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Michael Greco of Berkeley Heights has committed to attend The University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut beginning in the Fall of 2024. He will be majoring in Exercise Science/pre DPT program.  Greco, is a senior pitcher on the Oratory Prep baseball team in ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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UNION COUNTY 2024, NJ — The county social services director says efforts are underway to address housing instability as data is reviewed from the 2024 Point in Time Count, a yearly census of unsheltered and sheltered individuals. Seven teams made up of county staff, government officials and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit school district is getting a raise, courtesy of Gov. Phil Murphy. Murphy and Acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer visited Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School in Plainfield to announce $11.7 billion in funding to support equal access to education and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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