SUMMIT, NJ — Officer Karen Stenstrom Sauers is a 20-year decorated veteran of the Summit Police Department who currently serves as an instructor of the Emergency Vehicle Operators course at the John H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains. She also has polycystic kidney disease, an inherited disorder in which cysts develop within the kidneys, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School Alumnus Keyshawn Reese has received two nominations for the Television Academy Foundation’s 42nd College Television Awards. The foundation’s annual College Television Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges across the country. Winners in the competition will be announced by television stars at the red carpet awards […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Nora Radest officiated the promotion ceremonies for three members of the Summit Police Department in Common Council chamber on Wednesday, March 1. Lt. Michael Treiber was promoted to the rank of captain, Sgt. Christopher Medina was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Officer Jeffrey Peer was promoted to the […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit has been awarded silver level certification from Sustainable Jersey for 2022. The process is the culmination of a yearlong effort to document programs and policies in Summit that aim to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, stimulate local economies, and increase resiliency and progress toward an equitable society. “Municipalities that achieve […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department is accepting applications for the 2023 Youth Academy from now through Saturday, April 1. Two one-week sessions will be from Monday, July 17, to Friday, July 21, and Monday, July 24, to Friday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and are open to children ages […]
SUMMIT, NJ — One World One Love NJ has received a $5,000 grant from The Summit Foundation to assist with apartment set-ups for refugees resettling in Union County and the surrounding area. One World One Love NJ was founded in 2016 to welcome refugees and asylum seekers who are fleeing war, trauma or persecution abroad. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — City officials and members of community organizations are invited to join SAGE Eldercare during Community Champions Week, March 20-24, as it participates in the 20th annual March for Meals — a month-long, nationwide coming together of local community organizations, businesses, government officials and caring individuals to ensure that homebound and vulnerable older […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Nora Radest and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities are offering a scholarship opportunity for high school juniors and seniors in Summit. Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition, a statewide competition that centers on the theme “What My Municipal Government […]
ASBURY PARK, NJ — New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival is celebrating its 21st anniversary Thursday, March 23, through Sunday, March 26. The internationally recognized Garden State Film Festival celebrates the independent film genre by bringing a carefully curated and enriching selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around the […]
SUMMIT, NJ — There’s no better way to celebrate winter than with the sweet taste of maple syrup. Families are invited to Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit for the annual Maple Sugaring Fest on Sunday, March 5, from 1 to 4 p.m., to enjoy a sweet day of family fun. Visitors will enjoy maple-themed activities, including […]