Summit Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
December 25, 2024
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – As 2024 draws to a close, families and friends across the country are coming together to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. For the first time since 2005, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas. The two winter holidays converge an average of five ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Grab your shamosh and light your menorah tonight as Hanukkah begins an eight-night celebration of the victory of light over darkness. Open the cabinets and pull out the good china and all those special plates that will be piled high with traditional foods of this happy week ...
Summit, NJ – Summit Police Chief Steven Zagorski presented a favorable year-end crime report, showing statistics were trending in the right direction in almost every category.The report, delivered at last week’s Common Council meeting, provided a snapshot of crime statistics, quality of life ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ — A leak from a facility in Branchburg, NJ that repackages fragrances, essential oils and flavorings was the cause of changes in the taste and odor of drinking water in the Raritan System since last week, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said Monday.The leak on ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City announced a modified recycling collection schedule for this week and next week due to Christmas and New Year’s. There is no collection on Wednesday on Christmas. Wednesday collection moves to Thursday 12/26, Thursday collection moves to Friday 12/27, and Friday collection ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised the community of upcoming road work on the following streets and areas beginning on Sunday, December 22. 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 12/238 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit High School boys' ice hockey team secured a 3-1 victory over Glen Rock on Friday at Glen Rock's home rink, improving their overall record to 4-2-1.The Hilltoppers opened the scoring in the second period with a power-play goal by senior forward Brayden Messer, assisted by ...
WOODCLIFF LAKE — Party City is going out of business, closing all of its remaining stores, including 25 scattered throughout New Jersey.Party City has New Jersey stores in Bridgewater, Clark, Hazlet, Howell, Jersey City, Mays Landing, Paramus, Princeton, South Plainfield, Wayne and elsewhere.The ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Are you last minute holiday shopping over the next few days?With the Thanksgiving holiday coming so late last month, many shoppers have faced a shortened buying season, so you are not alone. The good news is you can pick up some final cool and thoughtful gifts in downtown Summit as ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Police reported that a 2008 Gray Hyundai Accent bearing NJ Reg S13VDH, which was stolen at approximately 10 a.m. near Park Avenue and Broad Street, has now been located at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday. The police ask residents to secure their vehicle and do not leave it ...
SUMMIT, NJ –The Summit High School Hockey Team secured a decisive 3-0 victory against the Watchung Hills Warriors, improving their season record to 3-2-1.After a scoreless first period, Summit's offense ignited in the second. Brayden Messer opened the scoring with a goal assisted by Robbie Kievit.
EDISON, NJ - On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily banned flights of drones near 22 different New Jersey locations, including Edison. These locations are considered to have critical infrastructure, according to the FAA. These restrictions, which will last until January ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Downtown is celebrating the holidays in a big way on Saturday, December 21st, from 1-4 p.m. In addition to FREE PARKING, downtown Summit will be having lots of special events for the whole family.– There will be live music throughout town with strolling carolers and musicians ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The real estate market in Summit continues to thrive, fueled by high demand and limited inventory. As we approach 2025, industry experts foresee trends that will shape the local market, with buyers and sellers navigating challenges such as fluctuating interest rates and evolving ...
The SHS Girls Ice Hockey team continued their strong start to the season, improving their record to 3-2 with an impressive 4-2 win over Cranford. The Hilltoppers showcased their teamwork and skill in an exciting game.The first period set the tone for the night, with Dahlia Kim scoring the opening ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Fond farewells and new hellos were at the center of the Common Council Meeting held on Tuesday night in Summit. Tammie Baldwin After an intense two-month job search, Council President Mike McTernan announced that current City Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Tammie Baldwin would be ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City has issued its schedule changes and closures for Christmas and New Year’s.City Office ClosuresCity offices will close at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, and will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.Recycling and trash collection ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Applications for Summit’s 2025-2026 Pre-Kindergarten Program are now available online on the District website or in person at the Primary Centers during school hours. The program is open to Summit residents who are toilet-trained and at least three years old by October 1, 2025.
SUMMIT, NJ – Superintendent of Summit Public Schools Scott Hough opened last week’s Board of Education (BOE) monthly meeting with a commendation for Nicole Johnson, a school nurse at Brayton Elementary School, who received accolades for her swift and heroic actions in October when a local resident ...
SUMMIT, NJ/ WASHINGTON, DC - Echoing the messages provided by the local community and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the White House conducted a meeting with local political officials today and reassured the public that there is no present threat to public safety from the varied sitings of ...
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he is granting clemency to 36 individuals, including 33 pardons and three commutations. Today’s announcement marks Governor Murphy’s first exercise of his pardon power. Today’s actions build on the Governor’s efforts to address unfairness that has ...
DOVER, NJ -- The combined wrestling team representing Summit and Chatham was busy collecting medals at the annual Dover Holiday Tournament this weekend, showcasing its grit and determination in the highly competitive match that brings together top talent from across the area. On Saturday, SC sent ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit HS Girls Flag Football Team participated in this year's “Teddy Bear Fundraiser” donating over 100 teddy bears to help support CASA and CPS agencies.The new teddy bears are distributed, via CASA (Case Appointed Special Advocates), to children throughout New Jersey who are in ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised the community of 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 12/16 8 a.m. – approx.
SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit is set to announce the hiring of a new communications leader to fill a much needed role in Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s, MD administration. Jenny Hoff, a seasoned journalist and corporate communications executive, will be named Chief Communications Officer at the Summit ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The vibrant streets of Asbury Park have been buzzing with excitement as Hollywood descends upon the iconic Stone Pony to film the highly anticipated movie “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” The film, which delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen’s groundbreaking album “Nebraska,” ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — New Jersey, the cradle of the modern film industry, is poised to reclaim its cinematic legacy with two groundbreaking developments in recent weeks. Netflix’s $903 million production studio at Fort Monmouth, and the launch of the New Jersey Film Academy, at its lead institution: ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The drone activity has now become “insanity,” according to local lawmaker, State Senator Jon Bramnick. “First it was questions, and then a comedy, then it became serious, and now it’s become insanity,” Bramnick told Neil Cavuto on Fox News Saturday. And now it appears the drones have ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Public safety employees working for Union County are forced to go without a paycheck this week due to a “lack of funding” in the county Public Safety Department. The employees were alerted to the problem on Dec. 10 by Union County Public Safety Department Director Dennis Burke. A ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Morris County Sheriff Shaun Golden recently shared his perspective on the mysterious drone activity that has sparked widespread concern across New Jersey.Since mid-November, unidentified drones have been observed flying over the region, particularly during nighttime. Despite ...