Summit Top Stories
By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
April 11, 2026
SUMMIT, NJ — The Revolution is coming back to Summit.Residents will step into history this month as the City of Summit hosts “Revolutionary Trail Day” on April 18, a family-friendly celebration marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with reenactments, performances, and hands-on educational ...
Newark, N.J. – The Archdiocese of Newark observed Holy Week, the sacred period leading up to Easter, with several liturgies celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, and parish priests across Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties.Holy Week began on Palm Sunday, March ...
SUMMIT, NJ — After a slow start, Summit softball has quickly found its rhythm — and head coach Alyse Augustine says the turnaround reflects both resilience and expectation.“Our season did not start out as we had liked, going 0-2,” Augustine said.That early stumble, however, didn’t define the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is seeking federal funding that could help communities like Summit address long-running erosion and flooding issues along Salt Brook.In his FY2027 Community Project Funding submissions to the House Appropriations Committee, Kean included a $4 million request ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A rematch with Westfield awaits Summit on Thursday afternoon, and the Hilltoppers are leaning on resilience forged in a string of early-season nail-biters.“This team has a lot of fight in them,” head coach Kevin Zaleski said prior to the teams’ first meeting earlier this week. “These ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs provided an update on ongoing playground improvements across the City, highlighting progress at Mabie Playground and the start of construction at Tatlock Playground.According to the department, work at Mabie Playground has resumed following ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Editor’s Note: The following submission from Fabio Macchioni of Italy seeks to reconnect with Summit residents involved in a 1986 student exchange program organized by Education First (EF). Macchioni recently rediscovered a newspaper clipping from that summer documenting the visit and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — After more than a year of hearings and public discussion, the Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment voted to deny an application from Beacon Unitarian Church to relocate its congregation to a new site on Springfield Avenue.The decision came during the board’s meeting on Monday, which ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council introduced a $63.4 million municipal budget during its April 7 meeting, outlining a spending plan shaped by rising costs while aiming to maintain core services for residents.City Administrator Tammie Baldwin said the proposed budget reflects a 6.1% increase ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Pick up a Patriot Card at your first stop on April 18th, during Reverence Caldwell Day, or print one at home and take the challenge! Each time you donate somewhere, get a check mark. Visit donation sites and earn the chance to win a prize.Bring the kids. Fill your trunk. Make ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s boys golf team fell just short Monday, losing 167-162 to Madison in a nine-hole stroke-play match.Ethan DePetrillo led the Hilltoppers with a 39, tying for the low score of the day with Madison’s Andrew Schiller and Theo Bruns. Summit’s Lenin Hurlburt shot 43, while Grady ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s Hilltoppers showed their power in Warren Monday, with Kate Shin hitting two home runs to lead a 14-3 victory over No. 7 Watchung Hills.Summit (3-2, 2-0 UCC Mountain) trailed 1-0 early but tied it in the third before pulling away with four runs in the fifth, three in the sixth, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Cameras are back out across Summit as the city launches its “Summit Through Your Eyes” photo contest, inviting residents to capture what makes their hometown stand out.The annual contest, tied to New Jersey Local Government Week (April 12–18), opened April 6 and runs through May 15.
SUMMIT, NJ – Commuters boarding Midtown Direct trains at Summit’s station know that even routine work hours can be unpredictable, with delays and cancellations turning the daily commute into a logistical challenge, a concern many NJ Transit riders have long voiced.To elevate awareness of the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving from Montclair to Drumthwacket – the New Jersey governor’s official Princeton residence – according to a statement from her office.Sherrill, 54, will be the state’s first governor in two decades to live full-time at Drumthwacket, and only ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit has scheduled road work from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, with work occurring from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. each day.Monday, April 6 (PSEG): Glen Oaks Ave, Ashland Rd at Laurel Ave, Pembroke Rd, Oak Ridge Ave, Springfield Ave near Passaic Ave, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A “criminal attempt into a motor vehicle” was reported Sunday in the area of Fay Place in Summit, according to the Summit Police Department.Police say the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. when an unknown suspect attempted to break into a vehicle but was “unsuccessful.” ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit continued its unbeaten start to the season with a 15–10 win over Bridgewater-Raritan on Saturday. Senior Sara Scallon led the Hilltoppers with five goals, while teammate Kelsey Shallcross added one goal and five assists to pace Summit’s balanced attack.Francesca Arcella scored ...
SUMMIT, NJ — James Grainger’s six-goal, three-assist performance led Summit to a commanding 13–3 victory over West Essex on Saturday in North Caldwell, keeping the Hilltoppers undefeated and reinforcing their No. 4 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20.Summit jumped ahead early with a 3–1 first quarter and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School baseball team weathered yet another tight contest Thursday, edging Pingry 8‑7 in eight innings at Summit High to improve to 3‑1 on the early season.Summit jumped out with three runs in the first inning, but Pingry battled back throughout, tying the game and ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council is set to introduce the city’s 2026 municipal budget and take up several quality-of-life measures at its meeting Tuesday, according to an agenda posted on the city website.The budget introduction marks an important step in the council’s annual review process, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Relays will be held Saturday at Tatlock Park, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and running through approximately 3:30 p.m.Hosted by Summit High School, the meet is expected to draw about 1,000 athletes and spectators from Summit and approximately 20 schools.Parking restrictions will ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School Flag Football Team is off to a strong and focused start this spring, building on last year’s momentum with a 2-1 record through its first three games.Head coach Frank Harpster said the team has quickly found its rhythm.“Our team has gotten off to a great start,” ...
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SUMMIT, NJ — The final whistle from last June still lingers around after what was an amazing season.For Jim Davidson and his Summit boys lacrosse team, an 18-win season and a Group 3 state championship set the standard — and the expectation — heading into 2026.Last year, playing through heavy rain, ...
GLADSTONE, NJ — Summit Baseball used a three-run seventh inning to pull out a thrilling 10-9 victory over Gill St. Bernard’s on Wednesday in Gladstone.After building a 7-2 lead with a six-run second inning, Summit saw the game swing in the sixth. Gill St. Bernard’s scored four times in the bottom ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Construction continues this spring on Phase III of the Summit Park Line project, the long‑planned pedestrian 1.2 mile linear park running along the former Rahway Valley Railroad corridor, with two bridges scheduled for removal Wednesday and Thursday and new spans expected to be in ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Francesca Arcella scored a game-high five goals to lead No. 6-ranked Summit to a 9-7 season-opening victory over No. 12 Morristown in Morristown on Tuesday.The Hilltoppers (1-0) held a 5-4 lead at halftime and extended their advantage with a 3-0 run to open the third quarter.
SUMMIT, NJ — Councilmen Bob Pawlowski and Jamel Boyer announced their campaigns for re-election this week, highlighting a record of leadership focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, neighborhood preservation, and transparency in local government.During their tenure, the Summit Republican ...