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March 21, 2024

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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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 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 - 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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