Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
January 17, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ – The SUMMIT girls hockey team announced its Salerno Duane Players of December. Lucy Zacharias After graduating a large senior class and opening the season on a long road trip at Trinity Hall, sophomore Lucy Zacharias immediately stepped up for the team on both ends of the ice. She ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, residents of Summit, New Jersey, have launched a grassroots initiative to provide relief to those affected. Spearheaded by local residents Andrea Vasady-Kovacs, Leslie Flax, Samantha Moriarity, Sammi Dechairo and Meagan Jennings, ...
TRENTON, NJ - With Governor Phil Murphy's annual State of the State Address over, legislative leaders gathered and shared statements outlining their views on the speech, and the agenda that was laid out for the final year of the current administration. Republican Senator Leader Anthony Bucco ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Union County has initiated a Code Blue Alert for January 15 to 20, 2025, due to predicted severe weather conditions including below freezing temperatures. If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, please contact 211 for assistance. www.nj211.org/njcodeblueWhat is Code ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The boys hockey team announced its Salerno Duane Player of the Week Honorees – Weeks 1 to 4.Week 1: Brayden MesserSenior captain Brayden Messer kicked off the season with a commanding performance, earning the title of Salerno Duane Player of the Week. Messer played a pivotal role in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Leah Griffith, a dedicated community leader, has been named Summit's Volunteer of the Year. Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, honored Griffith during the Summit Common Council Organization Meeting on January 7, 2025.Griffith's extensive volunteer work includes serving as Chair of the Mayor’s ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit advised the community of additional road work for this week, noted below with asterisks. 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. Wednesday 1/158 a.m - ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – Save LBI, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the marine environment and coastal communities, has filed a lawsuit against several federal agencies and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project. The suit alleges violations of multiple environmental laws, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Fire Department officially opened its new firehouse at 281 Broad Street on Monday, marking a historic moment for the city. The new facility replaces the department’s previous home at 396 Broad Street, which is now out of service.During a ceremonial blessing, Monsignor Robert ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit High School boys swim team (4-1, 4-0 UCC), under the guidance of head coach Victoria Stevens, is experiencing a remarkable season marked by talent, dedication, and record-breaking performances. In recent competitions, the Hilltoppers have demonstrated exceptional ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Newly elected Council Member Claire Toth of the finance committee introduced the only ordinance at this week’s Common Council meeting, which now adds a new staff hire of Finance Director, a position needed given Tammie Baldwin’s promotion to City Administrator/CFO. Baldwin, who was ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) was appointed this week to serve on the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee for the 119th Congress. “I am honored to be selected to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee once again,” said Congressman Kean. “I am ...
JERSEY CITY - The cost of riding the PATH train will rise this weekend for the first time in a decade. Prices for a single trip on PATH will increase from $2.75 to $3.00 starting Sunday, Jan. 12. A 10-trip card will increase from $26.00 to $28.50. A 30-day pass will increase from $110.25 to ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s Task Force on Homelessness, in partnership with Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., has addressed public health and safety concerns at the Summit Post Office by tackling issues caused by a growing homeless encampment in the building's vestibule. The post office had been ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In a commanding 74-23 victory over Roselle High School on Tuesday, Oak Knoll School's senior guard, Milan Jones, reached a significant career milestone by scoring her 1,000th point.Jones achieved the feat early in the first quarter after contributing six points to the Royals' dominant ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- As Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD begins the second year of her administration, TAPinto Summit exclusively learns of her perspective on the past year and what goals are ahead for 2025 regarding various happenings around town. Below, we have included the questions sent to her and her ...
BAYONNE, NJ - When Bayonne’s Jim Pearl ran into Bruce Springsteen at John’s Midtown Tavern during the filming of Deliver Me From Nowhere, a movie about the making of the album Nebraska, it was not the first time he came face to face with The Boss.“Bruce Springsteen stated back in 1986 ‘Remember in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit’s Ashlyn Messer scored a hat-trick in leading the Summit High School girls' ice hockey team to a decisive 7-2 victory over Chatham-Millburn, improving their season record to 4-2. This win marks a significant turnaround from their previous encounter, where Chatham-Millburn ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has a new chairperson.Commissioner Lourdes Leon was sworn in as the new chairwoman during the commissioners' installation ceremony and reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6.Leon replaces Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, who served as ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The new Summit Council members were sworn in to start the New Year at their first meeting on January 7. Council Chambers had many family, friends and supporters who witnessed the ceremony.Clair Toth New Council members include Claire Toth (Dem-Ward 2) and Michelle Kalmanson (Dem-Ward ...
ROSELLE, N.J. — Summit High School’s boys’ hockey team avenged an earlier-season loss to Governor Livingston on Monday night, securing a 3-1 victory at Warinanco Park to improve their record to 5-4-1.The win came nearly two weeks after Summit fell to Governor Livingston, 2-1, in a December 28 game ...
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — The Summit High School girls basketball team earned a hard-fought 43-32 win over Montclair on Monday night, handing the Mounties a rare offensive struggle. Montclair entered the game averaging nearly 50 points per contest, but Summit’s defense stepped up to secure the victory on ...
SUMMIT, NJ – I remember as a little boy growing up and when the weather turned frosty, my grandmother saying, “There’s nothing quite like a bowl of warm, creamy soup to chase away the chill of winter.” Grammy Bertha grew up in the Black Forest in Germany, so she knew a thing or two about cold ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — “A Brooklyn Love Story,” a film produced by Westfield resident Jeff Mazzola, is now available for streaming on VOD via Amazon. The film, shot in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, tells a story of family, community and romance.Jeff Mazzola noted the family atmosphere on set, both figuratively and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Chatham (SC) wrestling team has begun their dual season in commanding fashion, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting campaign. Under the guidance of head coach Daniel Gollin, the team showcased their determination and preparation in a series of impressive ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit High School girls' basketball team secured a 49-33 victory over Jonathan Dayton High School on Saturday. The Hilltoppers established an 11-point lead by halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the game. Emily Sensenich led Summit with 20 points and Charlotte ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In a hard-fought matchup, Summit’s varsity hoops team came up short against the Oratory Prep Rams, losing 46-35 on Saturday. The game, held at Oratory Prep's home court in Summit, NJ, showcased strong defensive efforts from both teams. The Rams established an early lead, ending the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Movie-goers and fans of Sydney Sweeney have gotten a glimpse of the glamorous actress in and around Morristown this weekend. Sweeney, along with co-stars Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar were seen in town filming a new movie. According to reports, the movie being filmed is The ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised of upcoming road work on the following streets and areas, as of today, Sunday, January 5. 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 1/6–Friday 1/108 a.m. - ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan High School and Summit High School boys’ and girls’ swimming teams opened up the new year with a dual meet in Union County on Friday afternoon.On the girls’ side, ninth-ranked Summit (4-0) collected nine gold medals in its 11 races against No. 19-ranked ...