Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
October 6, 2024
SUMMIT, NJ – The following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, according to the City. 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, October 78 a.m. - approx. 1 p.m.
SUMMIT – The City of Summit is actively seeking volunteers from the community to serve on several of its boards and commissions. “If you are passionate about shaping the future of our community, please consider volunteering on a city board or commission,” says Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD.
Put fall leaves to work in your landscape. This valuable resource makes a great mulch in planting beds, adds organic matter and nutrients to the soil, provides habitat for many beneficial insects, and is insulation for ground-dwelling queen bumblebees, toads, and more. Leave any disease-free leaves ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City advised the community of road work on Nassau Drive on Saturday from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. Road closures and detours may be in effect in this area. The scheduled time frame for road work is weather-dependent. Please call 908-273-0051 with any questions.
SOMERVILLE, NJ -- In its first test of 2024 against a true Group III powerhouse, Summit football fell flat. Host Somerville simply overwhelmed the Hilltoppers on Friday night, piling up 595 yards of total offense and rolling to a 41-0 win.Summit couldn’t keep up with the Pioneers (6-0), who got on ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Police reported an attempted automobile entry that occurred at approximately 8 a.m. on Saturday in the area of Ashland Road and Midland Terrace. The suspect is a male wearing a hoodie in a brown sedan. Call the police if seen.
SUMMIT, N.J. -- Summit Public Schools invites members of the Summit community to a strategic planning general session on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Summit High School cafeteria. This session is an opportunity for the community at large to participate in the District’s strategic ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Police Department will be participating in a countywide gun surrender program on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City. In a collective effort to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety, the initiative aims to provide a safe and ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Based on posted scores coming into the meet on Wednesday, the Hilltoppers felt like they might be the underdogs in a dual meet against Roxbury High School, who were 5-2 on its season so far. However, the ladies got to work and pulled out a strong victory 105.15 to 102.75, which is the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Nearly a month into the 2024 season, Summit boys soccer remains on a tear. The Hilltoppers (9-0-1) are undefeated after ten matches, having allowed a mere seven goals and showing no signs of slowing down with the playoffs inching closer. Most impressively, Summit has shown the ability ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Jon Bon Jovi walked out to a roaring crowd of teens on Tuesday at his alma mater, Sayreville War Memorial High School, where he was officially inducted into the High School’s Hall of Fame.Bon Jovi, a Sayreville native, has sold more than 120 million records, has numerous ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Police Department is hosting a self-defense class for women ages 16 and up on Wednesday, October 9, from 6 pm. to 8 p.m. at the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School gymnasium, located at 272 Morris Avenue.The class will provide valuable information for women on how to ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As the November 5 election approaches, TAPinto Summit will feature a weekly Q&A series where the candidates running for Summit Common Council share their views on key issues.The candidates running this year include Claire Toth (Dem-Ward 2), Don Nelson (Rep-Ward 1), Michelle ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Police Department (SPD) said it received two reports of attempted motor vehicle thefts that occurred in the early morning on Monday, September 30. Based on surveillance footage, it appears that both incidents were committed by the same actors, who were dressed in black ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit junior quarterback Cole Sabol was named Salerno Duane Player of the Game in the team’s win on Saturday over Cranford, 21-7. The Hilltopper threw for two touchdowns and ran one into the end zone as well. Sabol netted 105 total passing yards on the day. Sabol led the offense in ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Led by Freshman Charlotte Lemkau, who won the All-Around with a 35.95, the Hilltoppers finished as the 2nd place team out of six with a 103.4 behind the host team, Hillsborough HS (107.5) on Saturday, September 28. Summit had a strong day overall, beating Hightstown (84.35), Old ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit is sharing information from the Union County Clerk’s Office about voting in the Tuesday, November 5, General Election. The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election is Tuesday, October 15. Summit residents can check their voter registration ...
Well, if you weren't feeling old enough already, please know that the year 5784 begins this week on the first night of the two Jewish High Holidays. The celebration of the Jewish New Year starts at sunset on Wednesday, October 2, the first evening of Rosh Hashanah. At sunset on Friday, October 11, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, according to the City of Summit. 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, September 307:30 a.m. – ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Sam Morris and the Summit football team had locked up at least a share of the 2024 Big Central Conference United Gold Division title, so the senior did the only natural thing: gave credit to his scout team. The kicker, punter and two-way lineman had big performances in all phases of ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Get ready for some haunted good times in Summit throughout October. Three events will take place, starting with the Haunted Hike on Friday, October 11, at Martin’s Brook Park located on Butler Parkway. A “less-scary” hike for younger children will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit is fortunate to have such a deep history in the arts & culture. Among the many different organizations, Summit Chorale is a perfect example of what the community offers. TAPinto Summit recently interviewed Carly DaSilva of Summit Chorale to learn more about what the ...
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday at The White House that targets gun violence, creates government task forces focused on increasing threats of gun violence, and improves active shooter drills in schools.For Nancy Kislin, a licensed clinical social worker, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit football senior Oscar Marx was named Salerno Duane Player of the Game in the team's win over Carteret, 33-12, on Saturday. The Hilltopper, who plays at cornerback and wide receiver, scored two touchdowns -- including an 81-yard kickoff return and a 33-yard interception return ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- A rabid skunk was recently captured in the area of Valley View Avenue in Summit, according to officials. Rabies is a fatal disease that can be transmitted to humans and animals through bites, scratches or open wounds that come into contact with the saliva of an infected animal.The ...
CRANFORD, NJ -- The SHS Gymnasts dropped a very close meet on Tuesday at Cranford 104.55 to 104.2, posting the second highest team total since 2021. Freshman Charlotte Lemkau finished first overall with a 35.3, was third on vault (9.0), second on beam (8.85) and won floor with a score of 9.5, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- During the Summit Common Council Meeting held last week, Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, presented two proclamations. The first declared September 17, 2024, as Pilgrim Baptist Church Day in Summit in honor of its 95th anniversary; Pastor Ronald Allen, Sr, attended and accepted the ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- One goal was all it took for Summit Field Hockey to win Wednesday’s away game against Montville. Senior Lilah Darcy made the day's only goal on an assist from another captain senior Juliet Webb, which was good enough for the win as Summit’s defense proved too much against the ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- No injuries were reported during a motor vehicle crash in Summit on Wednesday morning, but one of the two individuals in the car was transported to Overlook Medical Center by the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad for evaluation, according to the City of Summit. Summit Police and Fire ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic legend Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won two gold medals and broke her own world record in the 400 hurdles at the Olympics in Paris in August, returned to her alma mater on Tuesday for the unveiling of another Olympic banner highlighting her latest ...