Summit Top Stories
By JOE MURRAY
February 2, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, with an agenda that includes updates on affordable housing, infrastructure investments and several initiatives expected to impact city services and facilities.A key item on the agenda is an update from Affordable Housing ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Road work is scheduled on multiple streets across Summit this week, with possible closures and detours expected Monday through Friday, city officials said.Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time while traveling in or near the affected areas. Work schedules are ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Over 150 residents came together Thursday evening at St. John’s Lutheran Church for a candlelight vigil aimed at supporting immigrant families in Summit. Some participants marched from City Hall carrying candles through the cold, while others met at the church, where the sanctuary ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A coastal storm expected to pass offshore this weekend is likely to have limited impact in Summit, according to the National Weather Service, but dangerous cold and strong winds will affect the area through Sunday. Forecasters said snow from the nor’easter is expected mainly closer to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and Summit Common Council President Claire Toth will host a Facebook Live question-and-answer session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, according to the city.City officials said the discussion will focus on how decisions are made through council committees, the role of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — A slow, defensive first half gave way to a stronger finish as Gov. Livingston’s girls basketball team pulled away in the second half to earn a 34–24 victory over Summit on Thursday afternoon.Both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm early. Summit managed just five points ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, Summit Police Chief Ryan Peters and Summit Public Schools Superintendent Scott Hough issued a joint letter addressing questions about immigration enforcement and its impact on City services, policing and schools.The officials said City departments and the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham hadn't beaten Summit in boys basketball for 10 years and on Thursday it looked like the Hilltoppers would push their winning streak against the Cougars to five in a row.But heroics in the second half by seniors Michael MacAniff, Ryan Leach, and Nick Fabijanic allowed them to ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Summit-based Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child participated in a scholarship basketball showcase that raised about $107,000 for tuition assistance for low-income students.The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children raised the funds at its Founders 22nd annual Hoopfest on Jan. 17 at ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Super Bowl continues to be the most powerful mass cultural moment in marketing—and when executed correctly, it is the Holy Grail of Marketing in motion.In an era defined by media fragmentation, on-demand viewing, ad avoidance, and algorithmic feeds, few moments still deliver ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The Summit Police Department released its activity blotter for Jan. 1–18, 2026, listing multiple arrests and reports of theft and vehicle burglaries.On Jan. 2, a 36-year-old Summit man was arrested on an outstanding NCIC warrant for simple assault and terroristic threats stemming ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Trixie is back home.The missing dog was reunited with her family after being brought to Summit Police Department headquarters by a resident following several days of severe winter weather, police said.Police reported that the dog had been missing for nearly three days during subzero ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With a few weeks left, Union County is close to achieving its goal for the 2025-2026 season of its deer management program.The county has so far harvested 161 deer, with a goal of between 180 to 200 deer, according to Union County Spokesperson Kelly Martins. In the 2024-2025 ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Maya Weinmann, a 10th grader at Morristown Beard School and lifelong Summit resident, captured first place in the girls 50-meter freestyle at the Morris County Championships held Saturday at Morristown High School.Weinmann, 15, posted a winning time of 26.50 seconds in the event, ...
NEW JERSEY - Sunday's winter storm brought snowfall amounts New Jersey hasn't seen in quite a few years, along with wind and freezing temps that made being outside even more unbearable.Most New Jersey residents are heeding the calls to stay inside and hunker down, allowing road crews, emergency ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Road work is scheduled at multiple locations across the city from Monday, Jan. 26, through Friday, Jan. 30, according to city officials. Road closures and detours may be in effect, and motorists are advised to allow extra travel time. The schedule is subject to change, with updates ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Public Schools announced Sunday that all district schools will be closed Monday due to inclement weather.The closure comes as a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York. The storm began before dawn Sunday as the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit city officials have extended a ban on on-street parking from 8 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Tuesday in anticipation of a severe winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and sleet to the region.The Summit Police Department said the ban, which includes overnight parking, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Summit beginning at 3 a.m. Sunday and continuing through 6 p.m. Monday, with total snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches possible, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the storm could also bring periods of sleet and icy ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Adding to Westfield’s growing list of sites that have hosted film productions, Vicki’s Diner on East Broad Street was the location for a recent shoot for the upcoming movie “Somedays,” starring Billy Bob Thornton, Pamela Anderson and Ariana Greenblatt.Written and directed by Brian ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Tacoria officially opened its doors last week, adding a vibrant new dining option to the local food scene and drawing enthusiastic crowds throughout its first days of operation. The Mexican restaurant has already made a strong impression on the community, with customers eager to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit officials are preparing for a winter storm expected to begin late Saturday night or early Sunday morning and continue through Monday with periods of potentially heavy snow.The city said trash collection scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, has been moved to Saturday, Jan. 24. Curbside ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A winter storm watch is in effect for Summit as a significant storm system approaches, the National Weather Service stated in its alert on Thursday afternoon. Snow is expected to begin late Saturday night and continue through Monday, with forecasts calling for 6 to 12 inches of snow ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Madison received a standout performance in net from Clementine Dickson-Child, but Summit struck twice in the opening period and held on for a 2-0 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon.Summit (2-5-2) opened the scoring at 9:51 of the first period when Sarah Flaim finished a setup ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents and city officials addressed a wide range of issues at Tuesday’s Summit Common Council meeting, with discussion focused on affordable housing obligations, proposed development projects, public safety trends, and governance matters related to city housing leadership. Public ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Senior defenseman Zach Battistella has been selected this week’s Salerno Duane Player of the Week for the Summit High School boys hockey team. Battistella had an assist and delivered several key hits from the back end in games this week against Livingston and Westfield.“Zach plays a ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Union County has issued a Code Blue Alert from Jan. 20 through Jan. 25 because of severe cold weather conditions.During a Code Blue Alert, emergency shelter is made available for individuals who are homeless or without adequate heat. Anyone in need of emergency shelter is urged to ...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing Arts Center ...
SUMMIT, NJ — In a year when the nation turns 250, Summit will throw its own version of a revolutionary moment: a Boston Tea Party, complete with scones, tea and a tiny “ocean” for tossing tea bags.On Friday, Feb. 6, the Summit Community Center will host a hands-on, family-friendly program designed ...