Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
April 7, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit residents are once again invited to capture the beauty, uniqueness, and community spirit of their city as part of the "Summit Through Your Eyes" Spring Photo Contest, returning for 2025.The contest, organized as part of the city's celebration of New Jersey Local Government Week, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit advised residents of 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 4/7 – Wednesday ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Zoning Board will reconvene at City Hall on Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. to continue its review of Beacon Church’s proposed new facility at 695 Springfield Avenue, a project that has drawn strong public interest and raised numerous concerns from local residents.At the March ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School boys varsity volleyball team is striving to overcome a challenging start to the 2025 season, holding a 1-2 record after the first week of play.The Hilltoppers opened the season with a 2-0 victory over Oratory Prep on April 1. However, they faced setbacks in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A Summit resident’s chilling account of a February home invasion led city leaders Tuesday night to renew calls for increased police staffing and technology upgrades.John Bulger, who lives on Colony Drive, told the Common Council that three masked intruders broke into his locked home ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — The Kislak Company, Inc. announced the recent sale of The Parc at Summit, a 57-unit garden apartment complex at 26 Locust Drive in Summit, for $22.15 million.The five-building complex, constructed in 1950 on a 3.3-acre site, offers one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as ...
SUMMIT, NJ – It took the Hilltoppers some time to get going, but after a close first half, they proved to be too much for winless West Essex. Freshman attackman Chris Davies and junior midfielder Jack Freeman scored three goals a piece and junior FOGO Andrew Smallwood went 18-for-18 on faceoffs ...
SUMMIT, NJ— The Summit High School varsity golf team is off to an impressive start, winning two out of three matches in its first week of competition. After a narrow three-stroke loss to a talented Westfield squad, the Hilltoppers bounced back with victories against Madison and Governor Livingston ...
SUMMIT, NJ – April is here, and with it comes a month full of exciting activities for all ages. From an interactive city showcase to an Easter egg hunt, fishing derby, and vibrant spring shopping events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Summit this month. Here’s a sneak peek at all the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In a highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 Kirst Cup final, Summit High School's boys lacrosse team once again triumphed over Union County rival Westfield, securing an 11-6 victory on Wednesday at Tatlock Park in Summit. Summit took control early, jumping to a 5-1 lead with strong ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Grab your fishing gear and get ready to cast a line—the Summit Police Athletic League (PAL) Fishing Derby returns on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Summit Municipal Golf Course, 189 River Road.The event will feature a fully stocked pond with more ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Common Council debated a homelessness ordinance, celebrated a successful school budget outcome, and continued discussion on the Tatlock Lights project during its meeting on Tuesday.Council Member Jamel Boyer (Rep-Ward 2) introduced a proposal aimed at restricting camping and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The annual Summit Relays, a premier high school track and field meet, will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Tatlock Park. Hosted by Summit High School, the event is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. and run through 4 p.m., drawing approximately 1,000 attendees, including athletes, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Downtown Summit will welcome the season with Spring Fling 2025, a three-day community event running from Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 6. Residents and visitors can enjoy exclusive shopping promotions, live music, and the chance to win prizes while supporting local businesses.More ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit announced road work on the following streets and areas 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.Tuesday 4/18AM – approx. 4PM Springfield Av at ...
Union County, NJ – Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado informed Union County residents that 11 locations have been selected for those wishing to cast their vote early, in-person, for the 2025 Primary Election. Any registered Union County voter can use any of these sites to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — After a strong finish last year, the Summit High School golf team enters the 2025 spring season with high expectations and a veteran lineup. Head coach Casey Sink, now leading a squad with five returning starters, is confident that this could be a breakthrough year for the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — As the Summit High School baseball team prepares to take the field for the 2025 season, head coach Kevin Zaleski reflects on last year's achievements and outlines the challenges and goals that lie ahead."We finished 18-6-1," Zaleski stated, noting the team's strong performance. Summit ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit’s 5-2-1 2024 season was more than respectable but ended with the team on the outside looking in at playoff time. This spring, the Hilltoppers want more. With a sizable senior group bolstered by some uber-talented underclass players, head coach Frank Harpster and crew are ready ...
SUMMIT, NJ – New Jersey American Water will conduct routine flushing of the water distribution system in Summit from March 30 through April 4 to maintain water quality and test fire hydrants.Flushing will take place between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. During this time, customers may experience reduced ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit held its annual Earth Day Clean-Up on Saturday, March 29, with more than 210 volunteers dedicating their morning to improving the city’s parks and open spaces. The event, organized by the Summit Environmental Commission, brought together residents of all ages to clean up trash, ...
PRINCETON, NJ – Sam Wesson had a big week individually, but his instinct after Summit boys lacrosse’s season-opening victory was to credit his teammates. The senior midfielder/attacker registered a hat-trick on Saturday as the Hilltoppers took down Princeton, 15-3, in the same week that Wesson was ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Seated at the Westfield Community Center and flanked by caregivers, seniors and residents with disabilities affected by proposed cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Phil Murphy repeatedly drummed a message that seemed focused on an absent audience member, Representative Tom Kean Jr. “I don’t ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Emily Van Orden, a senior at Oak Knoll, is joining TAPinto Summit as a contributing student intern.Van Orden is interested in current events and passionate about writing, especially analytical and narrative pieces. She has submitted both poems and artwork that were published in the ...
CAMDEN, NJ – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 2.4 miles of aging water main in Summit starting next month. The company is upgrading the aging water lines that were installed as far back as the 1920s with new 8-inch and 12-inch ductile iron main along Madison Avenue, Lincoln ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit held its first virtual town hall of the year on Tuesday night, providing residents an opportunity to engage with local officials on public safety issues.Mayor Elizabeth Fagan and Summit Police Department Captain Ryan Peters hosted the event, which was streamed live ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Despite a slightly modified playing environment, 2025 is business as usual for Summit boys lacrosse. With a solid crop of returning contributors, the Hilltoppers are primed for another successful spring. They know, though, that as two-time defending Group II champions, they will have a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Board of Education and the Board of School Estimate are set to finalize the district’s fiscal year 2026 budget at meetings scheduled for Thursday, March 27. The Board of Education meeting will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the Board of School Estimate meeting at 5:15 p.m.
SUMMIT, N.J. – Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is set to host the second annual Shop for a Cause event, offering residents a unique opportunity to support local students while enjoying a curated shopping experience.The Spring into Spring Pop-Up Shop will take place on April 3, ...