Summit Top Stories
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
May 2, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit continued its dominant run, extending its winning streak with a commanding 12-0 victory over Union Catholic on Friday.That's 18 wins in a row for anyone counting. The Hilltoppers (18-2, 11-0 UCC Mountain) wasted no time setting the tone, plating two runs in the first inning ...
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Summit used a balanced scoring attack and a strong second half to defeat Glen Ridge, 11-8, on Saturday morning.After a tight start that saw the teams tied 2-2 after the first quarter, Summit gradually pulled ahead, outscoring Glen Ridge 7-5 over the final two periods to secure the ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — What started as a single town's idea five years ago now spans 14 municipalities across three counties. On a warm spring evening on the Summit Green, mayors, council members, community leaders and residents gathered to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month as part of the Paint the ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A burglar shattered the quiet of Springfield Avenue early Friday morning, breaking into a local business and making off with a nearly $5,000 electric bicycle in under a minute, according to Summit Police.Officers were dispatched at approximately 3:04 a.m. on May 1 to the 300 block of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Planning Board opened its meeting Monday with a discussion on a required master plan re-examination, outlining a timeline to meet a state deadline while setting the stage for a broader planning update.City Planner Joseph Burgess told members the city must complete a ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The regional effort to clear debris-clogged Passaic River tributaries and reduce chronic flooding across five Multi-County municipalities has gained new momentum in Washington, with U.S. Senator Cory Booker submitting a $4 million congressionally directed spending ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A two-week stretch of police activity across Summit included everything from traffic stops and outstanding warrants to a string of attempted car break-ins captured on home surveillance video, according to the latest police report.On April 13, officers conducting a motor vehicle stop on ...
SUMMIT, NJ — No. 6 Summit delivered a statement in Union County Conference play, sweeping a two-game home-and-home against Union with back-to-back shutouts this week.Summit (16-2, 9-0 UCC Mountain) outscored Union 22-0 across the two games, showcasing both offensive firepower and dominant ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Public Schools’ elementary K5 World Language program has been recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education as a Model Program, highlighting years of work to build early language learning across the district.The designation applies to the K-5 program and follows an ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during the 2025-2026 deer management program, according to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Questions surrounding the Tatlock Field lights resurfaced again Monday night, as the issue briefly came before the Planning Board following a recent update outlining installation progress and remaining legal steps.During the closing portion of the Planning Board meeting, Vice Chair ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit will host its fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Sunday, May 3, inviting the community to gather on the Village Green for an afternoon of culture, performances, and family-friendly activities.The free event will run from 3 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The wins keep coming, and the margin keeps widening for Summit’s boys tennis team.Undefeated and increasingly dominant, Summit rolled to a 5-0 sweep of Union Catholic on Monday, improving to 12-0 overall and 5-0 in the Union County Conference’s Watchung Division.On away courts, Summit ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Tatlock Field lights have been installed but are not ready for prime time, according to City officials.“The lights are installed but not fully wired. It’s as if you hung a light fixture in your house, but the electrician still needs to connect it to your electrical system,” said ...
SUMMIT, NJ — After winning three straight championships and opening the 2026 season at 10-0, Summit boys lacrosse is once again tracking toward another postseason run — but inside the program, the focus isn’t on repeating history, it’s on refusing to look at it at all.“We have to stay focused on ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Drivers in Summit should expect delays this week as utility work is scheduled across several neighborhoods from Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1.Crews working on behalf of PSEG will conduct road work daily between 8 a.m. and approximately 4 p.m., with road closures and detours ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
SUMMIT, NJ — No. 1 Summit continued its perfect start to the season Saturday, holding off a ranked Rumson-Fair Haven squad for a 9-6 victory in boys lacrosse action and improving to 10-0.Cole Sabol led the way for Summit (10-0, 4-0 NJILL Fitch-Pitt), finishing with four goals and three ground balls ...
SUMMIT, NJ — On a cold, rain-swept April afternoon, No. 9 Oak Knoll shook off the elements and a top-10 opponent to secure a 14-7 victory over No. 7 Trinity Hall on Saturday in girls lacrosse action.While the final score suggests a comfortable win, the first half was tightly contested with both ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A late-night attempt to steal an unlocked SUV in a residential driveway on Canoe Brook Parkway was thwarted when the suspect was unable to start the vehicle because the key fob was not inside, according to police.On April 25, 2026, at approximately 12:44 p.m., Summit police officers ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Peter Kleinschmidt, a longtime Summit photographer known for capturing generations of families and community milestones, has died unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy framed in thousands of images across the Hilltop City.Kleinschmidt passed away on March 20, 2026, his family announced ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A fire bell will ring in Summit as part of a nationwide tribute to fallen firefighters — and this time, it carries the weight of 204 lives lost in the line of duty.The Summit Fire Department will participate in events organized by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — With zero burglaries and zero motor vehicle thefts reported in the first quarter of 2026, Summit police told the Common Council this week that crime trends continue to move downward even as overall calls for service and traffic activity remain high across the city.Chief Ryan Peters ...
SUMMIT, NJ — In a highly anticipated crosstown rivalry matchup, Oak Knoll pulled away early and held off Summit for a 12-9 victory on Thursday. The No. 9-ranked Royals came out fast against No. 11 Summit, scoring seven of the game’s first nine goals to seize control. Oak Knoll never relinquished ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Police Department Officer Ashley Correa was honored with a Lifesaving Award at this week’s Summit Common Council meeting after her off-duty actions helped save a woman experiencing a medical emergency in Clifton earlier this year.According to police officials, Correa was ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit golf is rolling again — and the results are starting to speak loudly.The Summit High School boys golf team is building momentum midway through the 2026 season, pairing strong individual performances with another statement win in conference play.Under head coach Casey Sink, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham's Lafayette School third and fourth graders probably couldn't imagine what was happening at their school in 1976, but they'll get a glimpse into the past on June 11th when an assembly will be held to reveal the contents of its recently excavated time capsule.Cheryl Russo, the ...
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...