SUMMIT, NJ — On Thursday, July 28, acting police Chief Steven Zagorski was officially sworn in as Summit’s new chief of police. Zagorski assumed the role of acting chief in December 2021, following the retirement of Andrew Bartolotti. “Over the past seven months, Steven Zagorski has led the Summit Police Department with integrity, understanding and […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On Thursday, June 16, Detective Charlie Robertson was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Summit Police Department. Robertson graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He attended the Somerset County Police Academy as an alternate-route candidate and graduated in 2005. In July 2005, Robertson was […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with the Sounds of a Summer Night concert series. All performances will be on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this nonprofit public garden located in Summit. The remaining lineup is as follows: • July 13: The […]
SUMMIT, NJ — As a child, Summit native Sarah Walko was incredibly creative. She was obsessed with the arts and used her imagination to escape from an otherwise mundane and sometimes rough world. Today, having solidified her love of the arts into a career including directing, writing and more, Walko has vowed to help others […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Vivid Stage, formerly Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Ave. in Summit, is offering summer improv master classes for adults and teens age 17 and older. The classes, taught by improviser and director Dave Maulbeck, will be on Sundays in July from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., starting […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit’s 75th annual Fourth of July celebration will take place on Monday, July 4, at Soldiers Memorial Field, 5 Myrtle Ave. The community celebration will include entertainment, rides and amusements, and a food court. The event will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at noon, followed by a decorated-bicycle parade […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Chatham High School senior and volunteer firefighter in Chatham Township Olivia Bary completed her four-week internship with the Summit Fire Department on Friday, June 10. In this capacity, Bary joined A Platoon as a contributing member, responding to calls and participating in training activities. “Olivia is already a volunteer firefighter in Chatham, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy-nominated touring theater for young audiences, will present “Mr. Ray’s Spring Concert” for families on Saturday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at the Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave. in Summit. Ray Andersen, better known as Mr. Ray, has been writing and performing for children from pre-K to fifth […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad had the annual graduation ceremony for its Juniors Program at its headquarters on Sunday, June 5. Nine members of the program, all Summit residents, were honored for having fulfilled their commitment to the program as they graduate from their respective high schools. In addition, five members […]
SUMMIT, NJ — For Dominique Simmons, of East Orange, March 25 is a night she will never forget. “I brought my daughter to the hospital. I wanted to make sure she could breathe. Something was blocking her throat,” Simmons said in an interview with Union County LocalSource on Friday, May 13. “I brought her to […]