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September 4, 2024

SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit is holding a memorial observance for the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. at the Fire Department headquarters, located at 396 Broad Street.  Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD, and first responders will speak at a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Common Council President Lisa Allen announced her resignation from office at the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3. Allen, who has served on Common Council since 2021 and as its president for the past eight months, cited “personal reasons” as the impetus for her ...

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Leer en españolNEWARK — The New Jersey Performing Arts Center plans to formally break ground next month on a project that includes 350 mixed-income residential units, retail, space for cultural assets, and the new Cooperman Family Arts Education and Community Center.And it wants the public’s input ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – The 2023 Lady Hilltoppers Volleyball Team had a banner year on the court,  Mountain Division Champions again – first time in history back to back Conference Championships, State-Sectional Tournament Quarter-Finalists, Finalist in the Healing the Children Tournament, hosted the largest ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.“My first day with the company was in 1964,” recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Our ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – With summer winding down and fall just around the corner, it’s that time of year when local dogs can take one last splash in the pool. Summit’s annual Doggy Dip event will take place on Saturday, September 21, at the Summit Family Aquatic Center located at 100 Ashwood Avenue. The ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — It was a regular Sunday at Goldberg’s World Famous Deli when Adam Sandler, his wife Jackie and their youngest daughter Sunny arrived. Owner Chris Kurzyna shared, “They came in and walked up to Yvonne (my wife) and she gasped in surprise and let out a WOW! She thought she was keeping ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- More road work ahead, according to the City of Summit.  As of today, September 1, the following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas.

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NEW JERSEY - Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, a day to relax, gather with friends and family, and of course, enjoy some delicious food. As you plan your Labor Day celebration, consider these mouth-watering recipes that are sure to be a hit at your gathering. From classic BBQ dishes to ...

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SUMMIT, N.J. -- It’s going to be a rodeo you will always remember as the City of Summit gets ready to host a bike rodeo and pedestrian safety fair on Tuesday, September 10, at Soldiers Memorial Field located at 5 Myrtle Avenue, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to bring their bike ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of School Crossing Guard to work at crossing posts near Summit public schools. Crossing guards will work two shifts per day, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. while ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - HTTV (Comcast 36 / Verizon 33) will air its Meet The Candidates 2024 Election Special beginning on or about September 6 and will run it repeatedly right up until Election Day. The event will see all four candidates, who are vying for two open seats on the Common Council, asked ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – A year after winning the North II, Group III championship, Summit boys soccer is green. With all-state players Akira Bofinger, Jack Staples, Sebastian Arias and Cade Gilbert all lost to graduation, the Hilltoppers will have to restock and reload quickly if they hope to make a run ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- After a very successful summer season, Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is excited to be hosting Summit Street Sounds for the fall with a great line-up of new and past favorites! Downtown Summit will be alive with music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday night in September and ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD recently updated the community on the Briant Park Pond restoration project at the Common Council meeting (July 30), and noted that during the summer the county contractor was in the process of moving the second stockpile of vegetation, which was hydro-raked ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — After a few beautiful days of weather with lots of sunshine and cooler temperatures, the dreaded heat returns once again on Wednesday. Summit is under a heat advisory on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said. Heat index values up to 103 degrees ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – As the fall season approaches, the 2024 Summit Lady Hilltoppers Volleyball Team continues to look to grow as it prepares for the toughest schedule it has ever faced. Tapinto Summit caught up with Head Coach Antonio Martins to get his views on the season ahead.  Name: Antonio ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit stated that Micro-paving is scheduled for several Summit streets beginning on Thursday, August 29, weather permitting. Work will be done between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Roads will be closed during project work and access to driveways will be prohibited until ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit announced office closures and schedule changes due to the Labor Day holiday: Recycling collection will operate on a modified schedule for the week of Monday, September 2, through Friday, September 6. There is no recycling collection on Monday, September 2; all ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – As Summit students prepare to head back to school, the Summit Police Department is sharing some safety tips for motorists and children who are walking and biking to school. “Pedestrian safety is always a priority for Summit Police, but it’s particularly important during back to ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Kevin Kostibos is steadfast in saying that his metric for evaluating the condition of the Summit football program is not wins and losses.  The veteran Hilltopper head coach considers his players’ attention to detail and day-to-day progress as greater indicators of the state of the ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit’s Engineering Division has been advised that Union County will begin concrete and manhole replacement work on Morris Ave near Springfield Ave on Monday, August 26, weather permitting. This work is in anticipation of paving Morris Ave between Springfield Avenue (near ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- The City of Summit announced the following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, weather permitting: Monday 8/26 through Friday 8/30  Beekman Road at Beekman Terrace Warwick Road at Blackburn Road Blackburn Road at Twombly Drive (Work hours are 8 ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — When the US Women’s Rugby Sevens team won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on July 30, members of the Union County Lady Mudturtles were celebrating in their group chat. “It just makes me very emotional because it’s something I feel like seemed really impossible for a US ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Join us for Welcome Back Summit, a delightful weekend of shopping, music, and fun as we welcome the return of fall and gear up for the new school year! From Friday, September 6, to Sunday, September 8, participating downtown businesses will welcome back residents after a splendid ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- While recent torrential rains have hammered the local area and caused various hazardous conditions like flash floods and downed power lines, these fierce storms have taken on a whole new level of threat for the residents living on Springfield Avenue, just off of Salt Brook.  “When ...

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JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Although the calendar still says August, this weekend is set to feel more like early to mid-September, with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s. It’s the perfect time for a Summerfest celebration, a pirate ship boat ride, or an outdoor wine and cheese fundraiser. The Gold ...

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 SUMMIT, NJ – During the recent Common Council meeting, Mayor Elizabeth Fagen, MD updated the community on the progress of the special Task Force on Homelessness, an initiative she launched last spring to address the issue.  Fagan noted 25 people representing a broad range of interests began to ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- They took the show on the road, literally.  During the first week of August, thirty-two Summit High School students staged four sold-out performances of Urinetown, the Musical at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest performing arts festival.  Students wowed ...

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PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...

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