Summit Top Stories
By JIM LONERGAN
January 20, 2026
TRENTON, NJ — The e-bike bill we’ve been tracking — a story that first surfaced locally at a Manasquan Council meeting in October, when supporters framed it as a public safety fix and opponents raised concerns about how broadly it could apply — has now cleared both the New Jersey Senate and ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit officials advised residents that several road projects are scheduled to take place beginning Tuesday, Jan. 20, with no work planned Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday.Road work is scheduled from Tuesday, Jan. 20, through Friday, Jan. 23, with ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit police responded on Sunday morning to a residence on Oak Ridge Avenue near Greenbriar Drive following a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle, police said.Officers met with the resident, who reported receiving a surveillance alert on a mobile phone at about 3:47 a.m. Police ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — A winter weather advisory is in effect Sunday morning through Sunday evening for Summit and surrounding areas, according to the National Weather Service.The advisory calls for snow with total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches possible.Forecasters said snow could make travel slippery and ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Summit school officials warned Thursday that the district’s 2026-27 budget could exceed the state’s 2 percent tax levy cap as rising costs continue to pressure finances, according to an Operations Committee report delivered at the Board of Education meeting.Operations Committee Chair ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS / MARTINSVILLE, N.J. — Community members are being called upon to help Megan in her fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) by participating in upcoming DKMS stem cell donor drives. Megan, a spunky and fearless 7-year-old second-grader from Berkeley Heights, is currently ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Compass, a New Jersey real estate brokerage, officially opened its first Summit office on Friday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, M.D. The office is located at 357 Springfield Avenue, in the heart of downtown Summit.According to the company, the office ...
SUMMIT, NJ — As the Summit Public Schools district begins development of its 2026-27 budget, Superintendent of Schools Scott Hough said rising costs and long-term financial pressures continue to complicate efforts to maintain educational programs while remaining fiscally responsible.Hough addressed ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Public Schools officials provided updates on long-term planning, district finances, and student programming during a Board of Education meeting held on Thursday. Superintendent Scott Hough said the district is beginning the first year of a five-year strategic planning ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s new governor, lieutenant governor, Senate and Assembly members and other top state officials are in line for sizable taxpayer-funded 2026 pay increases.In fairness, salaries for state lawmakers have not risen since 2002. Pay increases took effect Tuesday, Jan. 13th, as ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — You may not have felt the ground shake, but Westfield’s fortunes were struck by a figurative earthquake Wednesday when Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and put the future of One Westfield Place into question. The OWP development project has been at the top of town ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS / SUMMIT, N.J. — Pamela Steiner, whose kindness and quiet dedication helped shape communities across Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit, died Jan. 11, 2026. Steiner, who lived in Summit, was 83.Known simply as “Pam” to the countless people whose lives she touched, Steiner ...
SUMMIT, NJ — City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The city said on-street parking and parking in municipal lots and garages will be free for the day.Trash and recycling collections will not be affected and will continue on their regular schedule ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Applications are now being accepted for the City of Summit’s 2026 Hometown Heroes program, now in its ninth year, which recognizes active-duty service members and military veterans by displaying banners with their names, photographs and dates of service along city streets from mid-May ...
TRENTON, NJ — Summit resident Andrew Macurdy was sworn in on Tuesday as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 21st Legislative District. He and running mate Vincent Kearney of Garwood captured both Assembly seats in the district, unseating Republican incumbents Nancy Muñoz ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Police responded late Monday after a resident on Canoe Brook Place reported three individuals wearing ski masks outside a home. At approximately 11:59 p.m., the resident called 9-1-1 after surveillance cameras captured the individuals near the back door. Police said the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The community will honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of service, cultural and faith-based events leading up to and on MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 19.Activities in advance of the holiday include the Summit Area YMCA’s Dream in Action winter collection drive, running ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has put out its 2026 meeting schedule and fewer regular public meetings are scheduled this year than last year. Twelve regular Union County Board of Commissioners meetings are scheduled this year (not including the reorganization meeting held ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Insurance is one of those things many people know they need but quietly hope they can put off figuring out later. Glenn Potolsky has built his business on the idea that “later” is often when families wish they had asked the questions sooner.Potolsky, who owns and operates an Allstate ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School senior center John Conniff has been named the Salerno Duane Summit boys hockey Player of the Week.Conniff recorded two goals and two assists for four points in games against Morris Knolls, North Hunterdon and West Essex.“John is a well-rounded player who plays in all ...
Orange, NJ — A powerhouse lineup of elected officials, faith leaders, educators, business executives, and community influencers will converge on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 p.m. for Black Men Vote: Continuing the Dream, a high-impact civic engagement forum aimed at educating and activating Black ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit advises residents of scheduled road work and potential delays during the week of January 12–16. Work is weather-dependent, and drivers should allow extra travel time.Monday, Jan. 128 a.m.–3 p.m.: Sweetbriar Rd (NJAW)8 a.m.–4 p.m.: Dennis Pl, Glen Oaks Ave, Druid Hill ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Seven Democrats seeking to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-7) addressed immigration enforcement, congressional war powers, climate change, health care, energy costs, and affordability Friday night during a candidates forum hosted by the Democratic Clubs of Berkeley Heights and ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The new Summit Common Council has begun its 2026 term, introducing early changes in communication and public access. Council President Claire Toth announced she is launching weekly office hours on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Council Conference Room on the first floor of City ...
SUMMIT, NJ – On a quiet January morning in Summit, the rush of the holidays has faded, but the town feels far from still. Storefront windows are freshly rearranged; lights turn on early, and “open” signs glow against the winter chill. Inside these small businesses, owners are doing more than ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...