Summit Top Stories
By TOM SZIEBER
September 18, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit wide receiver Charlie Garvey and defensive tackle Anthony Trujillo, both seniors, have been named co-Salerno Duane Players of the Week for their outstanding production in the Hilltoppers’ 35-20 victory over Hillside on Saturday afternoon.Garvey hauled in five passes for 60 yards ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — September 16, 2025 — Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announced that vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 4 General Election will begin mailing on Friday, Sept. 19, continuing through the week of Sept. 22.Ballots will be mailed in alphabetical order by town, with the schedule ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A heated debate over whether to accept $500,000 in anonymous donations from The Summit Foundation for lights at Lower Tatlock Field dominated the Summit Common Council’s September 16 meeting, which stretched nearly five hours. After extensive discussion among council members and ...
Summit, NJ — A truck went off the road on I-78 Eastbound near Exit 45, close to CR 527/Glenside Ave in Summit, causing a significant traffic backup Wednesday morning. Emergency crews, including police and medical personnel, have responded to the scene.The accident led to standstill traffic in both ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Dogs will take over the Summit Family Aquatic Center on Saturday, Sept. 20, for the city’s annual Doggy Dip.The event, hosted at 100 Ashwood Ave., is open to both residents and nonresidents. Admission is $5 per dog for Summit residents and $10 for nonresidents.Swimming sessions are ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Cyclists and commuters in Summit have a new reason to celebrate this fall: the city is unveiling its Summit Bike Depot with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, September 21. The secure, weather-protected facility offers safe storage for bikes, e-bikes, and scooters, making it easier ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The battle over words is heating up in Summit as Election Day nears, with city leaders, attorneys, and candidates sparring over whether recent filings in court regarding affordable housing challenges should be called “lawsuits” or “challenges.”“Our residents deserve clarity, not ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Democratic Councilmember Michelle Kalmanson is calling on the community to reject violence and inflammatory rhetoric following the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk last week.Kirk, 31, co-founded Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit organization that advocates for ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In the second meet of the season, the Hilltoppers had to overcome a few mistakes early in the meet to outlast Ridge HS 101.025 to 99.15 on Friday. Sophomore Charlotte Lemkau again took the All-Around title, and tied for 1st on bars with teammate freshman Mili Muro. Muro was also 3rd on ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School field hockey team heads into a key week of competition with a 4-1 record, following a strong stretch of games that included back-to-back wins over Mount Saint Dominic and Cranford.Head coach Jen Schwarzenbek said the Hilltoppers “had a good week,” despite a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit announced that the following streets and areas have scheduled road work. Road closures and detours may be in effect; drivers are advised to allow extra travel time. The schedule is subject to change.Work is weather-dependent, and every effort will be made to minimize ...
This fall plant an array of spring flowering bulbs to brighten your garden and bouquets. There are plenty of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and alliums that will delight with an assortment of flower colors and sizes that will bloom throughout the spring. Include animal-resistant double, bicolor, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit offensive line is all business, and it showed Saturday afternoon. The Hilltoppers’ front five was magnificent in the trenches in their home opener, providing reliable protection in Alex Schwark’s breakout passing game and spearheading a 255-yard team rushing performance as ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Board of Education is signaling a shift in how it reviews grants from the Summit Educational Foundation (SEF), a nonprofit that has donated nearly $12 million to city schools over the past four decades.At its Thursday meeting (Sept. 11), the board heard a report from the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto is making it easier than ever for residents, local leaders, and organizations to share their voices through a new Op-Ed column on its network of New Jersey news sites.Op-eds, traditionally used by advocacy groups, PR firms, and candidates, are now more accessible and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Food. Music. Dance. Energy. Summit’s Village Green is about to come alive on Friday, September 19 at 6 p.m. as Fiesta Latina returns, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.Live beats from El Ritmo will get feet moving, while Latin food trucks serve up bold flavors and cultural ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County has expanded its Meals on Wheels program to provide more seniors with access to home-delivered meals and wellness checks, county officials announced this week.The program, operated by Meals on Wheels of Union County in partnership with the Union County Department of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Public Schools held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in August at Summit High School to mark the completion of several projects funded through the district’s Investing in Our Future initiative.The ceremony took place in the newly renovated High School Library Media Center, though the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Springfield Avenue will come alive Sunday, Sept. 21, as the Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show returns from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The daylong celebration will feature a juried outdoor art show, a lineup of live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local officials, community leaders, and bank executives gathered Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of First Bank’s newest full-service branch in downtown Summit. The event included a ribbon-cutting with Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, marking the official launch of the bank’s ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Planning Board advanced major zoning and preservation ordinances this week while postponing a review of the Tatlock Field Lighting Project.A key topic of discussion was the Morris Broad Rezoning Consistency Review, part of Summit’s affordable housing plan.During the meeting, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Coming off a historic 2024 season, Summit gymnastics started its 2025 season with a convincing win on Tuesday at Cranford High School, 104.75 to 100.7. Sophomore standout Charlotte Lemkau picked up where she left off last season by winning the All-Around (35.925), vault (9.1), beam ...
SUMMIT, NJ – For the second consecutive week, Summit senior quarterback Alex Schwark was named Salerno Duane Player of the Week, this time for his performance in the Hilltoppers’ 31-28 road win over Montgomery on Friday night. Schwark carried the ball 24 times for 201 yards, reaching the end zone ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The 767 New Jerseyians murdered on September 11, 2001, as well all the New Jersey 9/11 responders and survivors that have died due to the attacks in New York City, as well as Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. will be remembered at a special ceremony to be held at New Jersey’s ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The path toward achieving a dream starts with the first step and Chatham fifth-grader Maya Daya is taking it a foot at a time in her quest for a greener environment.She calls it "1 Foot Forward” and her website details the way others can join her by planting a one-foot garden that ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Six candidates for Summit’s Common Council sparred Monday night at the annual HTTV Candidates Forum, offering sharply contrasting views on development, fiscal policy, and public safety in a debate that underscored the city’s political divide.The event drew a full house at the Summit ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Education Foundation presents Rocktoberfest 2025 on Saturday, September 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Taylor Park in Millburn, featuring headliner Fix You, a Coldplay tribute band that has been featured on E! Network. The free community festival showcases over ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — September marks Life Insurance Awareness Month, a timely reminder for residents to consider one of the simplest ways to protect their loved ones: life insurance. While it may not be a comfortable topic, securing a financial safety net offers peace of mind for families.Why Life ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will hold its second annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle.The free event will offer vaccines from the Union County Family Clinic, free dental cleanings from Overlook Medical Center, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The sound of the firehouse bell on Sept. 11 sends a chill through Summit, a haunting echo that brings back the fear, confusion, and heartbreak of 24 years ago. For those who remember that morning, it recalls a day when thousands of lives were lost, first responders ran toward danger, ...