SUMMIT, NJ — Morris Habitat for Humanity, a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, celebrated the groundbreaking for a new condominium complex in Summit on Sunday, Sept. 25. The condominiums are being built on the former site of the Italian American Club located at 146 Morris Ave. Morris Habitat is […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At its Thursday, Oct. 6, meeting, Summit Common Council confirmed the appointment of Dr. Jaime Levine as councilmember at large, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of former Councilmember Beth Little in September. Levine was officially sworn in by Summit Mayor Nora Radest on Friday, Oct. 7, to serve for the […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Fire Department is launching a brick paver fundraising drive to raise money for the new SFD headquarters construction project. Residents and business owners are invited to purchase a brick paver that will be inscribed with a name or message and prominently placed near the entrance to the new fire headquarters. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit and the Summit Park Line Foundation have shared information on the progress at the Summit Park Line. Work has begun along Morris Avenue to place the bridge that will connect both sides of the Park Line. The bridge is expected to be placed in late October, weather permitting. “We are thrilled […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department, Summit Fire Department, Summit PBA Local No. 55, Summit FMBA No. 54, Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad and city officials are joining together to raise awareness about the immediate need for a living donor kidney transplant for Summit Police Officer Karen Stenstrom Sauers. Sauers was diagnosed at age […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs is announcing three Halloween events during the month of October: a Haunted Hike, Scream on the Green and the annual Halloween parade. The Haunted Hike will be on Friday, Oct. 7, at Martin’s Brook Park on Butler Parkway. A less-scary hike for younger children will take […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The fall season is synonymous with getting children back to school and learning. Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit is embracing this season as well for adults. An offering of horticulture, nature and wellness-based lectures, workshops and classes is available now through November. Tree lovers rejoice. “Fall in Love With Trees,” a series in […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit is requesting applications from residents to participate in a newly formed Broad Street West Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Members will assist the Common Council in its negotiations with Broad Street West redevelopers and be tasked with reviewing and analyzing financial information related to the project. Qualified applicants must be […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit office of the city clerk has accepted the resignation of Councilmember-at-Large, effective Monday, Sept. 19. Little was sworn in as a member of Common Council in January 2018 and had been serving in her third term. “As an elected official, Beth Little brought sound judgment and valuable professional experience as […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad celebrates its 60th anniversary of serving the community this summer. Sixty years ago, Sis Barker and Betty Bangs, both members of the Junior League, decided to start a first aid squad in Summit. They enlisted the help of a local businessman, Michael J. Formichella, who used his […]