Summit Top Stories
By LOU MONACO
September 27, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ – Junior quarterback Matt McKeever had two one-yard touchdown runs to lead Summit to a close 24-19 road victory against Cranford on Friday and their first 5-0 start in seven years. Summit (5-0), which has won four of their first five games on the road thus far this season, now returns ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The woman convicted of killing New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in East Brunswick in 1973 has died in Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the death of Joanne Chesimard, born Joanne Deborah Byron. She had a number of aliases, including Assata Shakur."On ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The stage is set, the amps are ready, and the beat drops this weekend.Summit’s fifth annual Battle of the Bands will rock the Village Green on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at 356 Broad Street. Some of the area’s top local bands will go head-to-head in 30-minute sets, ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The Summit High School Varsity Field Hockey team celebrated Senior Day with a dominant 5-0 win over Morristown Beard on Thursday afternoon at home. The victory improved the Hilltoppers’ record to 6-3.Elena Deveau led the Hilltoppers with three goals and both Keira Fallon and Alexis ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Secrets, suspicion, and a snowbound murder await theatergoers this fall as The Summit Playhouse presents The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, the world’s longest-running play.Running weekends from Oct. 18 through Nov. 2, the mainstage production, directed by Mead Winters, plunges ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As days get shorter and summer gives way to crisp autumn air, local dogs got one last chance to make a splash. Summit’s much-loved Doggy Dip came back on Saturday, offering a tail-wagging good time at the Summit Family Aquatic Center, located at 100 Ashwood Avenue.The event, hosted by ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Defense and grit defined Thursday’s match as the Morristown girls soccer team battled Kent Place to a scoreless draw after 100 minutes of play.Neither side could find the back of the net in regulation or two overtime periods, with Morristown (1-4-1) holding strong against a Kent Place ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Drivers should be aware of additional road work scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, which may include closures and detours. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time in the following areas:Springfield Avenue Bridge (near Argyle Court and Park Avenue) – 6:30 a.m. to approximately ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Linebacker Daniel Licciardi has been named Salerno Duane Player of the Week for his efforts in Summit’s 21-0 Week 3 road win at Carteret. Licciardi, a senior, was a force for the Hilltoppers, racking up eight tackles, of which five were for losses. “During the whole week of practice, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local residents are invited to a free Community Friends & Family CPR class and open house on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summit First Aid Squad headquarters, 1000 Summit Ave.Attendees will receive hands-on instruction in CPR and the use of an Automated External ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit kids will get the chance to weave through obstacle courses, practice real-world riding skills, and learn bike safety tips at two upcoming rodeos set for October.The first event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Summit Family Aquatic Center, ...
SUMMIT, NJ— Forget circling for a parking spot or rushing to make a drop-off. Summit commuters now have a new way to roll into town: the Summit Bike Depot at the NJ TRANSIT train station.The secure, weather-protected facility opened on Sunday and offers space for 32 bicycles, complete with video ...
SUMMIT, NJ — On the first Wednesday of every month, Christ Church in Summit opens its doors to a welcoming space where people with memory loss and their care partners can gather, connect and feel understood.The Memory Café at The Gathering Place, led by Florence Swanstrom, first launched in ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Friends, neighbors and city leaders are coming together to support 18-year-old Jonathan Liang, a recent Summit High School graduate who sustained a devastating spinal cord injury while surfing this summer.Liang, a National Merit Scholar and First Team All-County volleyball player, was ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Longtime friends and Summit residents Michelle Penner and Matt Zanelli have opened their own franchise of The Cleaning Authority, bringing a nationally recognized home-cleaning service to Essex, Morris, and Union counties.The new Berkeley Heights-based business serves ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Union County officials confirmed that work on the Passaic Street Bridge is ongoing, and residents and businesses should expect the bridge to remain closed for approximately one more month.Kelly Martins, Union County Director of Communications & Public Information, shared ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — New Jersey governor candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill met for their first debate on Sunday, clashing on affordability, taxes and immigration before a raucous audience of 1,600 people at Rider University in Lawrenceville.Ciattarelli, a 63-year-old Republican and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Ghosts, goblins, and spirited families will have plenty to look forward to this October as Summit rolls out a slate of community favorites — from spooky hikes to outdoor movies and the city’s beloved Halloween Parade.The month kicks off with the Haunted Hike at Martin’s Brook Park on ...
SUMMIT, NJ - Engines roared and paintbrushes dazzled as Summit’s downtown transformed into a crossroads of creativity and car culture at this year’s Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and Peotter’s Car Show. On Sunday, Summit kicked off the fall season with thousands of attendees filling the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Senior linebacker Daniel Licciardi, senior safety Jake Reimold, and junior linebackers Gavin Schnall and Matt McKeever all had huge performances against Carteret on Friday night. Their efforts were a big reason the Hilltoppers cruised to a 21-0 road victory over the Ramblers, improving ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Motorists should expect road work and possible detours across multiple streets in Summit the week. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time in affected areas. Work schedules are subject to change and are weather-dependent.Friday, Sept. 198 a.m.–4 p.m.: 29 Plain St. (CRJ)8 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Common Council President Mike McTernan delivered this week’s “historical minute” with a focus on New Jersey’s outsized role in shaping the U.S. Constitution, a timely reflection given Constitution Day was observed this week. President Mike McTernan McTernan reminded attendees ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Hilltopper gymnasts have been busy, and are now 3-0 on the season, defeating Union Catholic at home on Thursday, 105.625 to 103.075. That was the 2nd highest score in the last 8 years in front of a packed house of fans. Sophomore Charlotte Lemkau won the AA, vault, beam and floor, and ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Overall crime in Summit is showing improvement this year, even as police respond to more calls for service and increase traffic enforcement, Police Chief Ryan Peters told the Common Council during this week's meeting.Through September 2025, crime trends show decreases: assaults ...
SUMMIT, NJ — HomeTowne Television (HTTV), the community station serving Summit and neighboring towns, is marking its 45th anniversary with a retro-themed fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Summit Elks Lodge, 40 Maple Street.The event, titled “If I Could Turn Back Time,” will feature an evening ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Rev your engines and warm up your creativity: this Sunday, Sept. 21, Springfield Avenue transforms into a lively hub of art, music, and classic rides for the Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Visitors can stroll along Springfield Avenue ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School has launched a groundbreaking Music and Recording Arts Program, designed to immerse students in the world of music production, sound design, and creative expression. This program offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Public Art has been bringing creativity to public spaces for more than two decades. Co-Chair Vivian Furman Rubin sat down with TAPinto Summit to discuss the organization’s history, her personal journey in the arts, and an upcoming event that invites the community to experience a ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Rock riffs and drumbeats will take over the Village Green later this month when the City of Summit hosts its fifth annual Battle of the Bands on Sunday, Sept. 28.The event, held at 356 Broad Street, is open to local bands that want to showcase their sound in 30-minute sets of original ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Board of Education opened its September meeting by recognizing staff members who have reached significant career milestones in the district.Superintendent Scott Hough led the ceremony, honoring seven employees who have served 25 years with Summit Public Schools. The ...