SUMMIT, NJ — A Four Chaplains Day presentation was made to Summit Common Council during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, by the American Legion Lindsey Street Post 322, a military veterans organization in Summit, which was founded in 1946. Henry Bassman, commander of the post, along with William Rapp, the post’s former commander, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Nora Radest spoke to the Summit community by video uploaded to YouTube on Monday, Jan. 24, about recent car thefts and actions taken by the Summit Police Department to further prevent these crimes. She also called on the community to do its part. “Combatting professional vehicle theft is a complex problem […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On April 21, 2020, Summit Police Department Officer Anthony Pyzik was on patrol when his police department vehicle was struck head-on by a suspect operating a stolen motor vehicle. Pyzik’s injuries from the collision were severe. His hard-fought recovery required seven major surgeries to repair femur, hip and wrist fractures; multiple spinal […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Atlantic Health System on Thursday, Dec. 2, announced that Stephanie Schwartz has been named president of Overlook Medical Center, following a successful tenure as president at Chilton Medical Center that saw numerous achievements and enhancements in care. Schwartz has been serving as interim president of Overlook since August, following the retirement of […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey recently announced the hiring of Jillian Decker as its new director of development and communications. Decker comes to the VACNJ after more than three years at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, most recently as the director of development and external affairs. After receiving […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Policemen’s Benevolent Association No. 55 and Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association No. 54 hosted the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots holiday toy drive, with support from the Summit Police Department and Summit Fire Department. An estimated 500 toys were donated this year. The toys were picked up on […]
CRANFORD — Union County College congratulates Mary M. Zimmermann, chairperson of the college’s board of governors, for being elected chairperson of the executive committee of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges. The NJCCC provides statewide leadership for the advancement of New Jersey’s 18 community colleges. Zimmermann, of Summit, is a 2001 alumna of Union […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit construction official Gary Lewis will retire on Jan. 28, 2022, after nearly 30 years of service in the Department of Community Services. Lewis joined the department in 1992 and has overseen more than $3 billion in construction projects. “Congratulations to Gary Lewis on a long and distinguished career,” said Summit Mayor […]
SUMMIT,NJ — The Hersh Children’s Center, Overlook Medical Center’s newest facility, was unveiled to the public at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 9. According to a press release, the newly built, state-of-the-art facility centralizes the hospital’s pediatric emergency, inpatient and specialty services in one family-friendly space. Also recently opened at Overlook are a new […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum of Summit is hosting a bus trip to the New York Botanical Garden on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. The group will take in the NYBG awash in brilliant color, with colorfully lit paths and trees, and thousands of dazzling LEDs. The excursion will include an after-dark tour of the Holiday […]