SUMMIT, NJ — More than 100 residents gathered at Twin Maples on Wednesday, May 28, as three Democratic candidates officially launched their 2025 campaigns for Summit Common Council. The event featured remarks from at-large candidate Dan Crisafulli, and ward candidates Jaclyn Lasaracina, Ward I, and Chantal Landman, Ward II. All three are running for Summit […]
By The New Jersey Department of Transportation When people see damaged vehicles and emergency responders on the road, they might say they saw a car accident. But the truth is, most crashes are not accidents, or something that was random and unavoidable. Instead, many of the incidents that cause fatalities or serious injuries […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officiated the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Summit Police Sgt. Collin Scarpello on Wednesday, June 4, at City Hall. Scarpello grew up in Madison and graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in human resources. He later attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and obtained a master’s degree in […]
SUMMIT , NJ— During the month of May, Kenvue supported vulnerable communities. Kenvue – maker of Neutrogena, Listerine, Aveeno, and Tylenol – helped those affected by natural disasters, homelessness and conflict. This was in celebration of Kenvue Cares Week, which is part of its Healthy Lives Mission that strives to advance the wellbeing of people […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Dr. Elizabeth Fagan officiated the swearing-in ceremonies for seven members of the Summit Police Department on Thursday, May 1, at the Summit Community Center: • Capt. Ryan Peters was sworn in as the newly appointed chief of police; • Detective Lt. Christopher Medina was sworn in as captain, Support Services […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Chorale, one of New Jersey’s oldest and most prestigious community chorales, has been presented with a generous grant from The Summit Foundation to support their Spring Concert, “Remembrances”: a performance of songs of the Holocaust, Johannes Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem and the finale of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “The Resurrection.” The […]
SUMMIT, NJ — More than 1,000 rainbow trout were fully stocked in the pond at the Summit Municipal Golf Course recently. Summit residents were invited to bring a fishing rod and reel and fish for the weekend of Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. Admission was free and there were also free hot dogs […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit is looking toward the future with a sense of excitement and purpose. During the next year, a number of transformative projects are set to enhance the quality of life for residents and elevate the experience for visitors who support the city’s vibrant, historic downtown. Inclusive play for all […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Elks annual 2025-2026 awards were presented by Exalted Ruler Fred Honold during the March member meeting. During the meeting, Summit Elks ranks rose to an all-time record high of more than 2,900 members with the induction of 15 new members. In a follow-up Quarterly Newsletter to the more than 2,900 Summit […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, Summit Common Council unanimously approved Mayor Dr. Elizabeth Fagan’s appointment of Capt. Ryan Peters as the next chief of police in Summit. Peters replaces Chief Steven Zagorski, who is set to retire on Wednesday, April 30, after 36 years of distinguished and dedicated service to […]