Summit Top Stories
By MELINDA MYERS
August 9, 2025
Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides.Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape. First, monitor patterns of sun and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – After a long and winding road, hydro-raking work at Briant Park Pond has been completed, and, according to Union County officials, the remaining vegetative material is currently being transported for proper disposal at an approved facility. All work is expected to be finished this ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s temporary pop-up dog park will be relocated on Monday from Memorial Field to the Village Green as part of an ongoing pilot program to evaluate possible sites for a future permanent dog park.The move marks the second phase of a community engagement initiative approved by the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit has installed a new pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Morris Avenue and Butler Parkway, a key route for students and families traveling between Summit High School, Washington Elementary School, the nearby athletic fields, and Magic Fountain.For years, this ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Downtown Summit will come alive in early September as Summit Downtown Inc. hosts “Welcome Back Summit,” a three-day event welcoming the return of fall and the start of the school year with shopping, live music, and festivities.Running Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated New Providence as one of 21 new Film Ready Communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions.The announcement, made in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The sound of school bells ringing is not that far off.Summit Public Schools will open for the 2025–26 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, according to the district’s official calendar.Staff development days and teacher planning sessions will be held on Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. Schools ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - In the wake of the July 14 flash flooding, New Jersey’s Blue Acres program will offer in-person and online consultations in August to help homeowners understand the voluntary buyout process.The sessions will provide one-on-one guidance and resources to residents whose properties ...
Jersey Shore— Save Long Beach Island (SaveLBI.com), a grassroots group with over 10,000 supporters, has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior to rescind permits and cancel leases for the Atlantic Shores South and North offshore wind projects. With Atlantic Shores South already ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The excitement of moving into a dorm, joining new clubs and meeting roommates can make the start of college a whirlwind. But before students settle into campus life, the City of Summit Fire Department wants them to remember something simple that could save their life: fire ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Perth Amboy man has been arrested and charged with Death by Auto, among other crimes and offenses, following a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned van that killed a 71-year-old bicyclist, Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced Monday evening.Wajih Abdul-Haqq of ...
SUMMIT, NJ – When Glenn Potolsky opened his Allstate office at 42 Maple St. last March, he knew location would be key. Situated in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Summit Elks Lodge and Fiorino’s restaurant, the agency has quickly become a visible part of the community.“It’s been really ...
SUMMIT, NJ — From rock bands to free hot dogs, Summit’s National Night Out promises a high-energy night of fun, food, and community connection on the Village Green.The city’s annual event will take place on Tuesday, August 5, beginning at 6 p.m. on the Village Green at 356 Broad Street. Hosted by ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit has announced a series of scheduled road projects across various neighborhoods beginning Friday, August 1, and continuing through Friday, August 8. Drivers should expect closures and detours, and are encouraged to allow extra time when traveling through affected ...
NEW JERSEY – Tired of annoying spam phone calls? Does it feel like they are happening more and more often? If the answer is yes, you have good reason to feel that way.A new study by ranks New Jersey as No. 7 among the 50 states for spam phone calls. According to research by Kasinohai, New Jersey ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Summit High School earned an average SAT score of 1,258 for the 2023–24 academic year, according to data compiled by the New Jersey Department of Education. The score placed Summit 33rd overall in the state and among the highest-scoring traditional public high schools in Union ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Detective Darin Sliker of the Summit Police Department received the Life Saving Award and the Exceptional Duty Award during the July 29 Common Council meeting, recognizing his off-duty efforts that helped save a life earlier this summer.Police Chief Ryan Peters presented the awards, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Volunteers with the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County have once again delivered a successful harvest season at the Sharing Garden, donating thousands of pounds of fresh produce to fight food insecurity across the county.Since its founding in 2002, the Sharing ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Maksim Milinkovic, a student at Summit High School, is now one of the top youth fencers in the country.Milinkovic earned second place in Division III Men’s Épée at the 2025 USA Fencing National Championships, held this July in Milwaukee. The tournament, considered the largest fencing ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Two women were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after an off-duty Summit police officer spotted a vehicle linked to a recent retail theft and helped coordinate a swift response that led to their arrest.At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, an off-duty officer observed a white ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Turn on the lights. After months of debate and a contentious public comment session, Summit Common Council on Tuesday approved a $5.5 million capital bond ordinance that includes $650,000 for the installation of lights at Upper Tatlock Field. In a separate action later that evening, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Two members of the Summit Police Department were officially promoted during a swearing-in ceremony held Wednesday, July 30, at City Hall. Mayor Elizabeth Fagan administered the oath to Detective Sergeant Charlie Robertson, who was elevated to the rank of lieutenant, and to Detective ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Most brothers don’t go into business together. Even fewer choose one that involves getting up close and personal with garbage cans. But for Cranford locals Micah and Victor Kamesar, what started as a messy neighborhood problem turned into a surprisingly satisfying—and modern—local ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – This was the $177 million question for Keli Zinn, who was introduced Wednesday as the new Rutgers Athletic Director: Can the athletics department, with its large operating budget, for once become profitable or at least self-sustaining?It’s been a question long pondered by New Jersey ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Here comes the rain again.Summit is under a flood watch from 2 p.m. Thursday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, as rain showers and more thunderstorms are possible.“Scattered to numerous instances of urban, poor drainage and riverine ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A small sinkhole discovered on Broad Street on Monday evening, located eastbound between Summit Avenue and Walnut Street, led to a prompt response from city engineers and utility crews, who completed emergency repairs within 24 hours. Officials say the issue was localized and not part ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department has been awarded re-accreditation by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), reaffirming its commitment to professional standards, accountability, and best practices in public safety.Chief Ryan Peters and the department were publicly ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Live music was set to fill downtown Summit one last time this summer as Summit Street Sounds prepared to wrap up its 2025 season this weekend.However, Thursday night's performances have been canceled due to inclement weather, according to Summit Downtown Inc., the nonprofit that ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Senior homeowners in Union County affected by the recent July storms may be eligible for financial assistance through a new emergency home repair grant program announced by the Union County Board of County Commissioners.The Storm-Related Emergency Home Repair Grant Program offers up to ...