Summit Top Stories
By BROOKE HOLZHAUER - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
December 5, 2025
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
TRENTON, NJ – The people have spoken, and the next governor of the state of New Jersey is Rebecca Michelle “Mikie” Sherrill. The 53-year-old has prevailed over the Republican candidate and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, in a hotly contested race that included a fair share of mud-slinging on ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey motorists will be paying more at the pump to fill up their tanks with the gas tax set to increase, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Treasury. State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio says that the state's gas tax rate will increase by 4.2 cents per ...
CHATHAM, NJ — The air will be filled with music, warmth, and holiday cheer this Sunday as the Summit Chorale presents its 2025 Winter Holiday Concert, “Peace on Earth,” at 5:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township.The program features Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, a melodic journey ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Summit spoiled the Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls swim team's season opener by defeating the Raiders, 101-69, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Tessa DiGennaro won the 50 Free and the 100 Breast, Shae Trenery took the 100 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit boys' hockey team opens their 2025-26 campaign against rival Cranford at 6:35 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8 at Warinanco Park in Roselle.Last season, the Hilltoppers (10-11-2) ended the year with a 2-4-1 record over their last seven games, including a 1-0 setback as the eighth seed ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A full agenda at the latest Common Council meeting on Tuesday brought extended debate over a proposed lighting plan for Tatlock Sports Complex, questions about transition-period decision-making, and continued disagreement surrounding the sale of the former firehouse.Councilman Bob ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – On December 2, 1930—during the bleakest stretch of the Great Depression—31 newly retired men gathered in Summit with a simple hope: to find purpose, conversation, and community at a time when so many felt unmoored. They called themselves the Old Guard.Ninety-five years later, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents are being urged to stay vigilant as nearby communities report an increase in vehicle and home burglaries, police say.Chief Ryan Peters of the Summit Police Department said the region has seen more motor vehicle thefts, attempted vehicle thefts, home burglaries and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A Morris & Essex line train fatally struck a man at Summit Station Tuesday morning, according to New Jersey Transit.NJ Transit reported that train 6620, which left Dover at 7:33 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at New York Penn Station at 8:55 a.m., struck the man at approximately ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As each school year comes to a close, sophomores hear the warning: Get ready…because junior year will be the hardest year of high school. Junior year is widely considered the most important and difficult year of high school, a crucial and often overwhelming turning point that will ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With pedestrian fatalities climbing across New Jersey, Summit officials are stepping up calls for street-level caution — starting at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Union Place, where Mayor Elizabeth Fagan on Monday highlighted the dangers of distracted crossing. The downtown ...
SUMMIT, NJ — City officials advise that multiple streets are scheduled for road work beginning Monday, Dec. 1. Closures and detours may occur, and drivers should allow extra travel time. Work is weather-dependent and subject to change, with updates expected throughout the week.Monday, Dec. 17 ...
When looking for a unique holiday tree this season, consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Select a larger specimen to use as a floor plant, adding dramatic scale to your indoor décor. Smaller plants can be placed on tabletops throughout the house to add a bit of extra ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The holiday season arrived in Summit on Friday as the city hosted its annual Miracle on Elm Street event and tree lighting on the Village Green.Summit Police Officer David Kotiga joined the festivities while members of the Summit Fire Department and Mayor Elizabeth Fagan provided the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is set to introduce several major measures at its Tuesday meeting, including a long-anticipated proposal to establish a formal lighting policy for the Tatlock Sports Complex. The actions under consideration span legal, financial, and infrastructure matters ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Downtown Summit will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 29, with Small Business Saturday and a month of festive events organized by Summit Downtown, Inc.Small Business Saturday will spotlight independent shops and restaurants throughout the downtown district. Visitors are ...
SUMMIT, NJ — As Thanksgiving arrives, Summit is full of activity and community spirit. From families gathering for holiday meals to neighbors helping neighbors and local volunteers organizing food drives, Summit comes together in ways big and small, showing generosity and care throughout the ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new statewide public input survey is inviting New Jersey residents to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities as Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill prepares to take office.The survey, available through the official transition website, is designed to guide policy recommendations and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit-based Bridges Outreach is supporting a newly filed multistate lawsuit challenging sweeping changes to federal homelessness funding, warning that the rules could destabilize housing programs across New Jersey.On Tuesday, 20 state attorneys general filed suit against HUD, arguing ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Alto saxophonist Luka Milinkovic, a member of this year's New Jersey All-State Jazz Ensemble, will lead a quartet of Summit High School student musicians as the Rising Stars Opening Act at the Sunday, December 7, Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert presented by the New Jersey Jazz Society at the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — St. Teresa of Avila Preschool and Kindergarten brought a little extra joy to the community on Monday, hosting its first-ever Thanksgiving Day Parade in the school parking lot. The event marked a cheerful start to the holiday season for the school’s youngest learners, who range from 2.5 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Field Hockey ended its 2025 season with an impressive 17-7 record for the Varsity team, 12-4-1 for the Junior Varsity team and 6-2-1 for the Freshman team. This year’s slogan was “Push Hard. Play Strong.” Lead manager/media specialist Annie DeMuth, together with managers Sophia ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — As Thanksgiving Week arrives, many of us pause to take stock of our lives — the good, the hard, and everything in between. In a season that encourages gratitude, it’s easy to look at the world around us, the headlines we scroll past, or even the daily challenges we carry, and ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — A midday FBI tactical training exercise on Summit Avenue near Walnut Street Monday drew attention from local residents, some of whom were surprised and concerned.Around 12:15 p.m., sources say approximately six individuals in tactical gear, body armor, and carrying assault rifles ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit community turned out Sunday for the 18th annual Frozen Turkey Drive, a memorable day of giving that also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Other Fellow First Foundation’s decades of support for neighbors in need.As cars rolled down Union Place outside the Summit Diner, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The city announced that road and utility work is scheduled for Monday through Wednesday this Thanksgiving holiday week, between 8 a.m. and approximately 4 p.m. on the following streets and locations:Linda Lane (NJAW)Colony Drive at Glen Oaks Avenue (PSE&G)Silver Lake Drive at ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ -Manahawkin-based local businessman and long-time Joey’s Pizza owner, Joe Rulli, is bringing the amazing life and tragic, unsolved disappearance of his father, famous fighter Joey "Lupo" Rulli, to the screen. After years of meticulous research, Joe Rulli—with the strong ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit is kicking off the holiday season with a full calendar of events in November and December, from turkey drives and Thanksgiving meals to tree lightings, menorah ceremonies and festive downtown activities.“This is such a special time in Summit as our community comes together in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Get ready to ring in the most wonderful time of the year in Downtown Summit! Starting Saturday, November 29th, Summit Downtown, Inc.(SDI) invites everyone to celebrate the season of giving with a month-long lineup of holiday events, local shopping specials, and plenty of cheer — all ...