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April 2, 2024

SUMMIT, NJ -- Mayor Elizabeth Fagan invited the community to an open house on Sunday, April 7, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Summit Community Center located at 100 Morris Avenue. Residents are invited to meet department staff, learn about the programs and projects, and provide feedback. “This is ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Construction on Division Avenue is expected to begin on or about Thursday, April 4. Project work will include upgrades to drains and crosswalks, sewer and curbing repairs, and milling and paving of the roadway. Work will be done Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Under a bright blue sky Sparta Police Department bade farewell to Lt. John Lamon.  After having served the community for "30 years and two months" Lamon was celebrated with a “walk out” of the police department headquarters with his fellow officers, family, friends, township first ...

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The April Summit Free Market events will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Friday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Transfer Station (40 New Providence Ave.), according to an announcement by the City of Summit.  The announcement says to "Stop by and drop off any ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – The accolades keep coming for one Piscataway native turned head track coach at Northeastern University. Tramaine Shaw, a 2004 Piscataway High School graduate, was named CAA Coach of the Year for Northeastern University (NU) in Boston. This marks the ninth time Shaw has received ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – As the baseball season kicks off with the team’s first game on Monday, Summit High School Baseball Coach Kevin Zaleski looks to sustain last year’s success and keep ahead of a very tough division.  Name: Kevin Zaleski  Sport: Baseball 2023 Record: 17-7 First game date: April 1; ...

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The Board of Trustees of the Summit Free Public Library will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the library. The meeting is open to the public. 

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit High School Volleyball Coach John Ross looks to build off last year’s success as the team is focused on making another county and state run this spring. We interviewed the coach as the team gets ready for action.  Name: John Ross Sport: Boys Volleyball  2023 Record: ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty -Summit office is kicking off their first Annual Shop for A Cause benefiting SAGE Eldercare on April 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be held at SAGE Eldercare located at 290 Broad Street in Summit.  This Pop-Up shopping ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Elizabeth Tartakovsky, a Livingston High School Class of 2018 graduate and recent Harvard alumna, is heading to Paris this summer after qualifying to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games as a fencer in the Women’s Saber Individual & Team event. According to USA ...

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GALLOWAY TWP, NJ — New Jersey is trying to give Vermont a run for its money as our nation’s largest maple syrup-maker. Stockton State University is leading the Garden State’s charge with 300 acres planted with hundreds of native South Jersey red maple trees on its sprawling Atlantic County ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit High School Golf Coach Casey Sink looks forward to the team improving as the season progresses in preparation for the County Tournament on April 23, the Sectional Tournament on May 7, and the State Tournament to be held May 13 -- 14. 1. Welcome to the spring season! What are ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The state’s acting comptroller is citing the actions of Union County government to bolster his opposition to a proposed law that he says will enable sneaky payments to public officials. In a recent 7-part post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Acting Comptroller Kevin Walsh pointed ...

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Summit, NJ – Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to host a week-long (April 19-26) celebration of downtown Summit’s unique selection of home design businesses. The event is intended to highlight and share the wonderful stores and service businesses in the Summit Design District (SDD), catering to ...

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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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