Summit Top Stories
By ED BARMAKIAN
January 4, 2025
CHATHAM, NJ – Demir Cetinkaya got a chance to return to Chatham High and test out the new CHS wrestling mat for Summit-Chatham's 64-6 win vs. Roselle on Friday night.After returning to wrestling last season, the senior worked his way onto the varsity and won his fourth match of the season on Friday ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Blood is needed! The Red Cross will hold several Blood Drives in our area this month. Monday January 6- Hilton Parsippany 9:30am - 2:30pmThurday January 9 - Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad; 10am–3pmFriday January 10- Morris County Courthouse; 9am–2pmFriday January 10 - ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — On Thursday, Jan. 2, at 3:28 p.m., the New Providence Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a single-family home in the borough. The Charnwood Road residence, tragically, belonged to former Fire Chief Ralph Parlapiano, who is also the borough's current ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Local area residents will want to tune into CBS on Saturday Morning, January 4th, as Summit House and the town earn some well-deserved national attention.Chef AJ Capella and the restaurant will be featured in the James Beard Award-winning segment “The Dish,” airing between 8 a.m. and 9 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit has unveiled the 2025 dates for its popular Summit Free Market, a community program aimed at promoting sustainability, reducing waste, and fostering neighborly connections. The initiative, which invites residents to exchange gently used items for free, will continue ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In response to growing concerns about the impact of smartphones on children's development, the Summit Community Center has implemented a new policy prohibiting smartphone use during its programs for children below the 8th-grade level. This initiative aims to encourage real-life ...
Princeton, NJ – Two former Princeton University football players, who became friends in college and ended up working at the same New York brokerage firm after graduation, traveled together to New Orleans to visit family and friends over the New Year’s holiday. They were on Bourbon Street at 3:15 in ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on Tuesday to adjust New Jersey’s 2025 Primary election to accommodate a Jewish holiday."The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and everyone deserves the freedom to have their voice heard at the ballot box,” Murphy, along with ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Rehearsals are underway for Summit High School’s upcoming production of The Prom. A contemporary story based on true events, The Prom is a hilarious, heartwarming musical that celebrates individuality, acceptance, and the power of love. The Prom follows Emma, a high school student who ...
NEW JERSEY — Motorists will pay more for gasoline at the pump on Jan. 1, and thousands of commuters will soon face toll hikes on state highways, and fare increases for the pleasure and delays of riding public trains and buses. New Jersey’s tax on gasoline will increase 2.6-cents on New Year’s Day ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As the minutes of the old year trickled down to their last for 2024, the New Jersey Festival Orchestra welcomed the new year on Tuesday in the Westfield High School auditorium with a collection of timeless show tunes as the ensemble celebrated “Broadway Through the Ages,” a diverse ...
The year 2025 brings good news for hard-working New Jerseyans and business owners.The state’s hourly minimum wage rose to $15.49 as of Wednesday, Jan. 1. It is the first inflation-adjusted increase in five years. Meanwhile, Garden State employers will see lower premiums for workers’ compensation ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Happy New Year to everyone in Summit. TAPinto Summit is grateful for the support of everyone in town who has helped to build the town's only daily free newspaper.We especially thank our advertisers, as it is their support that enables us to deliver all the news, content, and ...
UNION, NJ – Authorities in Union are investigating an incident where a man set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s, allegedly filming the act for social media.The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, around 5:00 p.m., at McDonald’s on Route 22. According to police, the suspect exited the ...
Morristown, N.J. – Atlantic Health System recently celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation at 95 Madison Avenue, Morristown. The highly advanced simulation center provides healthcare professionals and students exceptional ‘real world’ ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A wind advisory is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, until 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, the National Weather Service said.West winds blowing at 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected, the weather service said, and isolated gusts of up to 55 mph are possible late ...
SUMMIT, NJ – City employees will get a couple of more days off as the New Year begins. At the Summit Common Council meeting on December 17, 2024, Council Member Greg Vartan introduced a resolution to amend the city's personnel policy, specifically enhancing the paid holiday benefits for municipal ...
SUMMIT, NJ – New Year’s Eve is almost here, so where can residents go to get some sweets to go along with the champagne they'll be popping at midnight?As Summit residents prepare to welcome 2025, local bakeries are offering festive treats to make the celebrations even sweeter.Brownie Points At ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents of Summit came together on Sunday, December 29, for the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony, held on the Village Green. The event, a highlight of the holiday season, offered a festive and meaningful way for the community to honor the traditions of Hanukkah, also known as the ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey drivers will pay more at the pump on January 1, 2025.According to New Jersey State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio, the increase of 2.6 cents per gallon comes as a result of a 2024 law which gradually raises the State’s Highway Fuel Cap from Fiscal Year 2025 through Fiscal ...
WHARTON, NJ - Route 80's eastbound lanes reopened at about 8 a.m. today, four days after being shut down due to the emergence of a massive sinkhole caused by a collapsed abandoned mineshaft in Wharton near milepost 34.The repair effort was praised by New Jersey Department of Environmental ...
More than half (52%) of Americans are planning to make finance-related New Year’s resolutions for 2025, according to a new WalletHub survey. Some approaches are surprisingly easy, while other efforts are more complicated. Below are some tips for making the New Year a better one financially. Make a ...
TRENTON, NJ - “President Jimmy Carter was a man whose tremendous faith was equaled by his sense of moral courage and purpose. He saw a nation scarred by Watergate and sought to heal its wounds and restore its faith. He saw the promise of peace in the Middle East and took the first steps toward that ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With the wrestling season in full swing, the Summit/Chatham Wrestling Program is showing promise under the leadership of first-year head coach Dan Gollin. The program, which includes a mix of experienced athletes and fresh talent, has already achieved significant milestones in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised about upcoming road work on the following streets and areas for the week ahead. 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 12/30 – Tuesday 12/318 A.M. - ...
SUMMIT, NJ – It was a washed-out Saturday for both of Summit's varsity basketball teams.Girls: Junior Kenzie Comprelli scored a game-high 15 points to lead Morris Knolls to a 41-27 road victory over host Summit in the championship game of the Pete Tierney Holiday Tournament.Morris Knolls (6-0) took ...
Summit, NJ – The City of Summit said it will launch its annual curbside Christmas tree collection on Thursday, January 2, with services continuing through Friday, January 31.. This convenient program allows residents to responsibly dispose of their Christmas trees following the holiday ...
SILVER SPRING, MD - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of northeast New Jersey beginning Friday at 9 p.m. and lasting until Saturday at 9 a.m. Freezing rain is expected and, according to the NWS, the ice accumulation is expected to be a light glaze.
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised the community of additional road work for tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Broad Street near Summit Avenue. The schedule below is for the remaining areas of Summit and timeframes for work. Friday 12/278 a.m. – approx. 4 p.m. Ashwood Ave between Baltusrol Rd and ...
2025 Organization Meeting of Summit Common CouncilSUMMIT, NJ – Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD cordially invited the community to the 2025 Organization Meeting of the Summit Common Council during her Mondays with the Mayor Video Vignette Series. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, at 7:30 ...