Summit Top Stories
By EMILY VAN ORDEN
May 8, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ – The Disc After Dark event, where participants play a round of disc golf under the stars, is on again this year, to be held on Friday, May 16, at the Summit Municipal Golf course on 189 River Road.The event begins at 8:00 p.m. and the last tee time will be 9:30 p.m. Attendees can either ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A moment of tension unfolded at Tuesday night’s Summit Common Council meeting when Councilman Jamel Boyer (R-Ward 2) introduced a revised ordinance for final consideration regarding the homelessness issue and “camping out” in Summit—prompting Councilwoman Michelle Kalmanson (D-Ward 1) ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council unanimously voted to table two previously introduced ordinances regarding camping on public property and introduced a revised version for first reading during its May 6 meeting.“This process is what good governance looks like,” said Councilman Jamel Boyer ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Golf team placed 3rd at the Union County Tournament last week, with low scores turned in by senior captain Charlie Vlass(80) and freshman Ethan DiPetrillo (80). In other matches last week, Summit was 3-0 with wins over New Providence (low score Max Fleissner), Dayton, and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Get ready for a big game, played on a big-time field. Summit High School’s varsity team will take the field on Thursday, May 8, for a marquee matchup against Parsippany High School at Fairleigh Dickinson University. And the fans are being encouraged to “Pack the Bleachers at FDU.”The ...
SUMMIT, NJ – After a tough loss to one of the nation’s best teams, Summit girls lacrosse took care of business Monday afternoon in the Union County quarterfinals. Led by attacker Molly Davies, the second-seeded Hilltoppers dominated No. 7 Cranford, beating the Cougars, 17-4, and setting up a ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The Summit High School softball team celebrated its senior players in style on Friday, May 2, with a decisive 13-3 victory over Union Catholic, marking a memorable Senior Day for the Hilltoppers. The win improved Summit's overall record to 13-6 and 9-2 in the Union County Conference ...
Summit, NJ (May 5, 2025) — Summit residents have until Tuesday, May 20, to register to vote in New Jersey’s gubernatorial primary election, scheduled for Tuesday, June 10.The Union County Board of Elections is reminding all eligible residents to ensure they are registered ahead of the deadline.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield firefighters took their jobs to new heights Wednesday when they rescued a 7-year-old boy with autism from high in a tree.At about 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Westfield Fire Department received a phone call direct to their firehouse about the boy, who had climbed 40 to 50 feet up ...
SUMMIT, NJ. — Freshman Ryan Flack has been named the Salerno Duane Summit Player of the Week after a standout performance that helped power the Hilltoppers baseball team through a strong stretch of spring competition.Ryan FlackFlack batted an impressive .444 over the week, reaching base at a .545 ...
SUMMIT, NJ— The Summit High School boys lacrosse team extended its strong 2025 season with a pair of victories last week, defeating Rumson-Fair Haven and Bernards to improve to 10-2 overall.On Wednesday, April 30, Summit visited Rumson-Fair Haven and came away with a gritty 6-3 win. Jack Freeman ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The city advised the community that the following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change.Monday 5/58AM – approx. 4PM ...
Summit, NJ — The Summit High School Varsity Sailing Team celebrated its senior leaders during a special Senior Day ceremony on Wednesday, recognizing three standout student-athletes for their dedication and accomplishments over the past four years.Senior captains Grace Penque, Peter ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The PAL Pet Show, originally scheduled for Sunday, May 4, has been postponed due to predicted poor weather conditions. A new date will be shared once finalized.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Summit High School's track and field teams delivered standout performances at the 129th Penn Relays, held last week at Franklin Field. Competing against top-tier talent from across the nation, the Hilltoppers set a new school record and achieved one of their best showings in ...
PLAINFIELD, N.J. — In a display of resilience and strategic acumen, Summit High School's Ben Levkov advanced to the first singles final of the Union County Tournament, overcoming a one-set deficit to defeat Westfield. Levkov's 1-6, 6-2, 10-6, victory on Saturday at the Donald Van Blake Tennis ...
SUMMIT, NJ — May 3, 2025 — Vote-by-mail ballots for the June 10 Primary Election are now available in Union County, Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announced this week.Ballots can be obtained in person at the County Clerk’s offices in Elizabeth and Westfield, or by mail. Voters may also download ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado informs voters that the polling place list and drop-box locations for the 2025 Primary Election are available on the UCBOE website at ucnj.org/boe. The 2025 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025. All ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is expected to vote on a revised ordinance addressing homelessness during its meeting on Tuesday, May 6, following weeks of public debate, legal consultation, and community input.Councilman Bob Pawlowski (R-Ward 1) announced that the revised version of the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Area YMCA will host its annual Love and Legacy 5K this Sunday, May 4, with the race beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Maple Street near the YMCA and ending around 10:30 a.m. on Railroad Avenue.The community race, which supports YMCA programs such as financial assistance for child ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, officiated the swearing-in of seven members of the Summit Police Department at the Summit Community Center, including newly appointed Chief of Police Ryan Peters on Thursday.Peters, an 18-year veteran of the department, began his career in 2007 after ...
SUMMIT, NJ – On Sunday, May 4th, join in on the fun as the Summit Department of Community Program will be hosting the annual Police Athletic League (PAL) Pet Show at the Summit Village Green on 356 Broad Street. Registration opens at 1 p.m. The Pet Show and judging will begin half an hour later at ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Month by launching the city’s “paint the town green” campaign.“We are working with our neighboring communities to make sure green ribbons are visible throughout towns along Springfield Rd this month, as we encourage ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach Umme ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local youth music is striking a high note again in Summit.After drawing a crowd of more than 120 fans to their debut concert in March, three local teen bands — No Pursuit, Fonk, and lorraine — are tuning up for their next show, School’s Out for Summer 2025, on Friday, June 13, at the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — What began as a simple act of tying green ribbons around trees has grown into a powerful regional movement. On Tuesday evening, Centennial Park became the symbolic heart of the newly formed New Jersey Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, as ten towns across Union and Morris ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Summit High School’s varsity baseball team earned a hard-fought 7–5 victory on the road Tuesday afternoon, edging past Scotch Plains-Fanwood in a conference matchup between Union County contenders.The Hilltoppers broke open a tightly contested game with timely hitting and ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — Nestled in the heart of downtown Summit at 42 Maple Street, Glenn Potolsky is on a mission: to demystify insurance and help local residents and business owners ensure their coverage truly fits their lives. As the principal of Allstate Insurance and Potolsky Financial Group, Potolsky ...
FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ –Summit and several other local towns have launched a program called “Paint The Town Green” to promote Mental Health Awareness and help remove the stigma associated with mental health issues. Ten nearby towns – Scotch Plains, Fanwood, New Providence, Berkeley Hts., Summit, ...
NEWARK, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, has issued a video message from Rome reflecting on the legacy of Pope Francis. In the video, Cardinal Tobin also acknowledges the prayerful discernment with which the College of Cardinals will approach the sacred responsibility ...