Summit Top Stories
By ED BARMAKIAN
November 12, 2025
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the passage of new proposed affordable housing legislation S-4736 during Gov. Murphy's lame-duck period, which could add “height and density” to projects without the approval of municipalities. The council's ...
Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of succulents. Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them great gifts and decorations now and throughout the year.Small-scale succulents provide a multitude of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Children from Central Presbyterian Church Preschool and Kindergarten joined community members Tuesday morning on the Village Green for Summit’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.The students presented a large red poppy flower they ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit High School Theatre Arts Department invites you to enjoy its production of William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy As You Like It opening this Thursday. Join this talented company of students for an unforgettable journey into the Forest of Arden, where exiled nobles ...
EWING, NJ – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) on Monday announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As the holiday season approaches, Summit residents have a chance to bring smiles to children’s faces through the annual Toys for Tots drive, hosted by the city’s police and fire departments. From Friday, Nov. 14, through Tuesday, Dec. 16, community members can drop off new, unwrapped ...
NEW JERSEY – This December, Nimbus Dance’s Jersey Nutcracker embarks on its first-ever New Jersey tour, bringing its beloved, distinctly local twist on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet to audiences in Jersey City, Newark, and Elizabeth. With dazzling new sets and costumes, an expanded youth cast from ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The City of Summit will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9:15 a.m. on the Village Green, 356 Broad St.The public is invited to honor those who served during the Summit event, which will include remarks from Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, Councilmember Delia Hamlet, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Beginning Monday, several city streets will undergo scheduled utility and paving work by New Jersey American Water (NJAW) and PSE&G. Road closures and detours may be in effect throughout the week, and motorists are advised to allow extra travel time. The schedule is ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Autumn’s colors swirl along Union Place as the city prepares for a signature moment of generosity. On Sunday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m., just outside the iconic Summit Diner, the Other Fellow First Foundation (OFFF) will host its 18th Annual Frozen Turkey Drive — while marking its 25th ...
SUMMIT, NJ – For the second consecutive week, Cooper Smoragiewicz came through in the clutch.After hitting a 19-yard field goal with seven seconds to go in Summit’s first-round playoff win over Warren Hills last week, the sophomore drilled a 34-yarder as the clock hit :00 to push the Hilltoppers ...
NEWARK – William F. Tate IV’s inauguration ceremony address Friday spanned the lakes of LSU to Cook Campus’ Passion Puddle, by way of the Chicago River. And even if it momentarily meandered like the old Raritan (River), it often circled back to one word: opportunity. So, the Chicago-born, LSU-honed ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With food in high demand amid growing concerns over federal assistance, the Wallace Chapel Food Pantry at 142 Broad Street opened Friday, providing free groceries “no questions asked” to anyone facing food insecurity. Pastor Denison D. Harrield, Jr. said the pantry will continue to ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit boys soccer team is moving on in the state tournament, thanks to a quartet of four juniors. Junior back Teddy Mixon, junior forward/midfielder Jayden Torres and junior midfielder Maxim Kalinichenko each scored one goal apiece and Asher Malik dished out two assists to power ...
SUMMIT, NJ — When most people hear “flood insurance,” they picture homes on the riverfront or beachfront, bracing against storm surge. But Glenn Potolsky, who owns and operates his Allstate agency in Summit, says that’s a common misconception — and a potentially costly one.“More than a quarter of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — City officials will meet with residents next week to discuss proposed usage of the athletic‑field lights at Tatlock Park during a Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 512 Springfield Avenue.Residents will be able to review the proposed lighting ...
SUMMIT—The Summit defense tied a program record in last Saturday’s 24-21 playoff win over Warren Hills, picking off Blue Streaks junior QB Cohl Stevens five times. For that effort, the Hilltoppers’ four ballhawks—Jake Reimold, Ben Cohen, Gavin Schnall and Matt Rosoff—have collectively been named ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Students at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School are bringing a little magic — and plenty of laughter — to the stage with their fall production of Witches?! In Salem?! on November 21 and 22.Step into Salem Village, 1692 — if you dare! It’s not exactly a welcoming time. Land-hungry ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents planning to fly this weekend may face potential disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) moves ahead with nationwide flight reductions beginning ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As the flu and COVID season arrives, children between 6 months and 4 years of age who have not been able to get a COVID vaccine from their pediatrician will have another option, as the Westfield Health Department will soon have a small quantity available.Megan Avallone, director of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit will host its annual Miracle on Elm Street event on Friday, November 28, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Elm Street parking lot and Village Green at 356 Broad Street.The free event invites all members of the community to enjoy ice skating in the Elm Street parking ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The latest figures from election-day counts in Summit, updated as of 1:49 p.m. EST on Nov. 5, show the following tallies. These are unofficial and do not include early-voting, mail-in, or provisional ballots, and they do not constitute final results of the General Election.Summit ...
SUMMIT, NJ — During Wednesday night's meeting, the Summit Common Council reflected on a contentious local election season and discussed ongoing redevelopment, housing, and infrastructure initiatives.Mayor Elizabeth Fagan opened the meeting by recognizing the dedication of all the candidates who ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With the holiday season approaching, the spirit of gratitude is taking center stage in downtown Summit. Karen Howells, manager of Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors at 392 Springfield Avenue, is once again inviting the community to take part in The Gratitude Project — a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — While tens of thousands of runners took on 26.2 miles in New York City on Sunday, Summit hosted its own version of endurance: the “Race for Heroes 5K.” It was shorter, friendlier, and didn’t require a subway map to find the starting line. The day began with perfect running weather and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Unofficial results have been posted by Union County. For the latest update, please click here. Stay tuned for more updates.
SUMMIT, NJ — Seniors are invited to attend a free seminar on Monday, Nov. 18, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at The Connection, 79 Maple St., to learn how to protect themselves from cyber, phone, and mail scams, as well as door-to-door solicitations.Summit Police Officer David Kotiga of the department’s ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Coffee, coat, and civic duty — that’s the Tuesday morning routine as Summit residents head to the polls for Election Day. Voting will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at designated polling locations across the city.Polls are organized by ward and district, and voters are encouraged to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Gymnastics traveled to Manalapan HS on Saturday to compete in the NJSIAA Sectional State championships, where they beat their 5th place seed to finish 4th overall with a 102.675. Mt. Olive, currently ranked 1st in NJ based on power points, won the meet with a 109.775 and ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Kimberly-Clark Corporation will acquire Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Neutrogena, in a $48.7 billion cash-and-stock deal. Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 in cash plus 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares per Kenvue share, valuing the stock at about $21 each, according ...