Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
December 13, 2024
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Public Schools will open online registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, December 16, 2024. This registration period applies to children entering kindergarten or first grade in September 2025.To be eligible for kindergarten, children must turn five years old on or ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Broad Street Garage will be closed this weekend for mandatory fire sprinkler testing, beginning at 2 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, through Sunday, December 15, at 6 p.m. Overnight parking in the Broad Street Garage will not be permitted on Friday night or Saturday night while this ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit High School boys' ice hockey team showed grit and determination as they battled to a 3-3 tie against a formidable Livingston squad on Wednesday night. The Hilltoppers remain unbeaten this season, with a record of 2-0-1.The game started strong for Summit, as John Conniff ...
Summit, NJ – The Summit High School girls hockey team braved the elements Wednesday night in Roselle Park, where rain, wind, and unseasonably warm temperatures couldn’t put a damper on their spirits. The Hilltoppers delivered a dominating 4-0 performance against Cranford, improving their season ...
Summit, NJ – The City of Summit will hold its 2025 Organization Meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber at Summit City Hall, located at 512 Springfield Avenue.Key Highlights of the 2025 Organization MeetingState of ...
GARWOOD, NJ — Crossroads, the restaurant, bar and music venue in Garwood, was the site of filming for a movie about a Neil Diamond cover band this week, Mayor Jen Blumenstock wrote on her Facebook page Wednesday.“Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson were in town filming a new movie, Song Sung Blue, based ...
WASHINGTON — Each day that goes by without answers, it seems the drone concern expands across New Jersey and seems to be escalating. In a letter today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) urged U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to immediately provide all capabilities at his disposal to identify and address ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Both Summit High School hockey teams are making an impressive start to the 2024 season. The girls’ team rebounded from an opening loss to dominate Westfield 7-1 on Tuesday, while the boys’ team clinched two consecutive wins in their opening games.Girls Hockey: Summit Beats Westfield ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Lots of fun activities are set for this weekend in Summit. On Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the community is invited to “shop small” with local businesses, enjoy FREE PARKING, live holiday music throughout town, free Horse & Wagon Rides and enter the Find the HillTop Elf ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Police encourages drivers to stay sober as the holiday season progresses. Beginning on December 11, 2024, and continuing through January 1, 2025, the Summit Police Department (SPD) is participating in the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The SPD received a ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time police officer, in anticipation of hiring in early 2025.The department is accepting applications until the end of the business day on Friday, January 17, 2025. Applications are available online.Applicants ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- In its opening meet of the new season, the Summit boys swim team took on Scotch Plains/Fanwood on Tuesday and ended up on top, 94-76. It was a big day for Summit's Charlie Moon, who won both the 100 Free, 200 Free, and led off the winning 200 Free Relay. Moon is ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Holiday cheer was on the menu at the Suburban Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Holiday Party, held on Monday evening at The Albion in Summit, NJ. Members celebrated the season as the Chamber elected the 2025 Officers and Board Members. The party featured “lots of great food, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit Parking Services Agency is announcing free holiday parking in certain areas of downtown Summit. Beginning on Saturday, December 14, and continuing through Tuesday, December 31, there are no fees required for parking at 90-minute on-street spaces, the Bank Street ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Police Department is sharing information on recent drone activity reported in Summit and around Union and Morris counties. The department has been coordinating efforts with the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, who have been working closely with the FBI and New Jersey State ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The long and winding discussion that began six years ago between the community and local government proposing the installation of lights at Tatlock Field to accommodate growing field use needs by allowing sports activity at night, finally led to a comprehensive community meeting on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The audience cheered for the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s “Return of the Three Holiday Tenors” Saturday night at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The concert featured renowned tenors Michael John Butler, Chauncey Packer and Benjamin Werley, with a special appearance by the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised 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 12/9 – Friday 12/138 a.m. – approx. 4 ...
CHATHAM N.J. – The Governor's STEM Scholars (GSS) is proud to welcome Sean Fialcowitz of Summit into their 2024-2025 class. Selected from among more than 1,000 applicants from across this state, these students represent some of the highest achieving students in New Jersey. GSS is a public-private ...
CLARK, NJ — Police in this Union County town are looking for the culprit who abandoned nine tiny puppies in a five-gallon bucket at Raritan Road and Frances Drive on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Newark-based Associated Humane Society (AHS) hopes to find forever homes for the puppies, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City announced a partnership with Know2Protect — a national public awareness campaign developed by the Department of Homeland Security to educate and empower children, teens, parents, trusted adults and policymakers to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse ...
Summit, NJ -- Summit Public Schools is inviting members of the Summit community who do not currently have a student in the District to participate in the District’s strategic planning process by completing a survey. The survey will be available to complete from today, December 6, through Friday, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A special capital budget workshop meeting of the Summit Common Council will be held on Wednesday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Summit City Hall, located at 512 Springfield Avenue. The meeting is open to the public and will include a presentation by city staff on ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The December Summit Free Market event will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Transfer Station located at 40 New Providence Ave.Summit residents can stop by and drop off any unwanted yard-sale quality items and browse other donated items for free. Summit ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ — The Mall at Short Hills received an extra instant infusion of vibrancy and creativity when Artist Romero Britto celebrated the grand opening of his first BRITTO® store in the Northeast at The Mall at Short Hills. The event attracted art lovers, collectors and local visitors ...
Holiday Safety Tips from the Summit Fire DepartmentSUMMIT, NJ – Before you start decking the halls for the holidays, consider this: around 47,000 fires occur during this festive season, resulting in over 500 deaths each year, according to the University of Utah. Yet, here is the good news: ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Assuring the public there is “no known threat” from drones people keep seeing in the skies over Morris County, law enforcement officials today nevertheless urged people to report them.The statement said the FBI in Newark and the State Police "are asking for the public to report any ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The lights debate continues to heat up. Summit Common Council President Mike McTernan sent out a statement earlier this week regarding Wednesday night’s community meeting to discuss the installation of lights at Tatlock Field.McTernan’s statement focused on an email communication sent ...
Summit Fire Department Responds to Commercial Fire on Springfield AvenueSUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Fire Department (SFD) responded to a commercial fire at 789 Springfield Ave. on Monday night and found the fire in the attic space of the building and extinguished it. No injuries were reported.Crews ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Joy was in the air during the holiday weekend as the community celebrated various events, like the annual Thanksgiving Day dinner and the arrival of Santa at the Tree Lighting Ceremony plus more. The festivities kicked off Thanksgiving Day at the Community Center during a traditional ...