Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
December 2, 2024
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Police Department is sharing safety tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday season for everyone. • When possible, use online tracking to know when packages are being delivered and try to remove them from your porch or front steps as soon as possible.• After unwrapping ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Lots of work on Summit roads this week. The City advised the community of upcoming road work on the following streets and areas, this week. 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 ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- A host of holiday activities in Summit today. First, the downtown businesses are celebrating Small Business Saturday. A perfect way to support local shop owners while getting your holiday shopping done as well. And later today, the community is invited to view Miracle on Elm Street ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Approximately 2,223 runners attended the 2024 Annual Morris Township Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28. All monies raised will go to the Interfaith Food Pantry (IFP) and Literacy Volunteers of Morris County (LVMC) The USATF-certified 5k, 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run and Kids’ Trot has ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, it’s a perfect time to shop locally in downtown Summit this weekend as the community gets set for Small Business Saturday -- a national promotion encouraging Americans across the country to support local small businesses. The day ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Orchestral music fans will want to attend a special Holiday Pops Concert, conducted by the Summit Symphony Orchestra, taking place on Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School. Music Director Michael Avagliano will lead the orchestra, performing Bizet’s L’Arlesienne ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- During its 17th Annual Frozen Turkey Drive, a record five tons of turkeys were donated by generous local neighbors, who dropped their food off outside the front of the Summit Diner, where it was all placed on a 36-foot tractor trailer waiting to ship the goods off to the Community ...
SUMMIT, NJ – It’s a discussion that began roughly five years ago between the community and local government concerning the installation of lights at Tatlock Field to allow sports activity at night for various age groups.The recent year-long, stepped-up communications effort now leads to the next, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – City advises that its offices will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. View other city schedule changes and closures on the city website.
NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts today announced the latest installment of The TRANSITional Art Project at the NJ TRANSIT Summit Rail Station. The TRANSITional Art Project is a partnership between the agencies that selects artists for temporary visual art ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Looking for somewhere to celebrate Thanksgiving?Thanks to the City of Summit, now everyone has a place to go and dine on delicious turkey and all the trimmings. Summit is hosting its annual community Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 28, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The 18th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service united community and religious leaders on Monday evening at the Church of the Little Flower in Berkeley Heights. Rev. JC Merino, pastor of the Church of the Little Flower, warmly opened the gathering with heartfelt remarks, ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey restaurant goers who enjoy dining al fresco will continue to be able to enjoy their favorite restaurants that have outdoor dining permits under a new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants as well as certain alcoholic beverage ...
It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden season.Stuff a ...
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 11/25 – Tuesday ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- With Thanksgiving just a few short days away, Sunday proved to be a momentous day for the Other Fellow First Foundation -- a local volunteer organization that looks to put a smile on the faces of so many families that may be facing hard times and struggling to enjoy a bountiful turkey ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- A huge, enthusiastic crowd came out on a sun-filled Sunday afternoon to celebrate a significant day in the history of the Summit Fire Department as the new firehouse on 281 Broad St. was formally opened, and the community was able to partake in the ceremonies and tour the new ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Golf enthusiasts have a new spot to perfect their swing as GolfCave officially opened its doors in New Providence. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the occasion, attended by Mayor Al Morgan, Councilman Matthew Cumiskey, Councilwoman Diane Bilicska, town administrators, New ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- What’s more frustrating than getting a package stolen after it’s been delivered to your doorstep? While local residents do the best they can to support the Summit businesses by “Shopping Local,” invariably more and more neighbors are ordering products online in the efficient world of ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Get ready for lots of holiday activity kicking off this week. The City of Summit’s annual community Thanksgiving meal will be held on Thursday, November 28, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 100 Morris Avenue. The catered meal will include roast turkey, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Things heated up at Monday’s Common Council Meeting as accusations of ‘playing politics’ were charged during a debate regarding the proposed reconstruction of a public paddle tennis court facility. The controversy bubbled up during a vote to approve the reconstruction of the Wilson ...
SUMMIT, NJ – According to the City of Summit, the Summit Fire Department (SFD) responded to the area of 396 Springfield Avenue this afternoon regarding a report of explosions and smoke coming from storm drains, and the scent of smoke and fire (see TAPinto Summit earlier report on this event.)Units ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Police issued an advisory at 3:08 p.m. today reporting of an underground fire on Springfield Avenue near Maple Street. The police said they were also receiving reports of power outages. According to a local business owner who has a store located on Springfield Avenue, the ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Field Hockey ended its 2024 season on a positive note during its year-end banquet, with the following awards handed out:They were led under the expert coaching of Varsity Head Coach, Jen Schwarzenbek, Varsity Assistant Coach, Rachel Killeen, Junior Varsity Coach,Jessica ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- During Monday’s Common Council meeting, President Mike McTernan updated the community on the search for a new city administrator. Thomas Tucci, who was serving as interim administrator after the departure of employee Michael Rogers last summer, was thanked for his services by ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- So much is going on in the City as Thanksgiving approaches, and Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD said that Sunday, November 24 is going to be a busy, fun day in Summit as two major events take place.New Firehouse Grand Opening During the Mayor’s Report at Monday’s Common Council Meeting, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Thanksgiving means lots of things to lots of people, but most truly understand it’s the season of showing gratitude and appreciation. It’s a time to give back to those in need, and that’s when Summit rallies. In what has become one of Summit’s most heart-warming traditions, the ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- With the holiday season upon us, the Season of Gratitude has arrived. What are you thankful for? Karen Howells wants to know and is inviting the community to write it down on her office’s window. Howells, manager of the Berkshire Hathaway Fox Roach Real Estate office, located at 392 ...