SUMMIT, NJ — Members of the public were recently invited to a grand opening ceremony for the new firehouse located at 281 Broad St. The event began with a closing ceremony at the current headquarters at 396 Broad St. Local officials joined the Fire Department in a parade down Broad Street to the new […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves–Reed Arboretum has announced its fifth annual Festival of Trees, a fun, outdoor winter festival that celebrates community and culture. The festival will be Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and promises to delight visitors of all ages with uniquely themed and decorated trees, festive activities and seasonal cheer. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Center for the Heart, a Summit-based nonprofit that provides a range of end-of-life services to the community, celebrated its official launch as a nonprofit at its first fundraiser – the Tapestry of Life Celebration – on Saturday, Sept. 28. In a surprise announcement, the center’s Board of Directors awarded founder Holly Strelzik […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Clerk’s Office has reported the following local election unofficial results as of Friday, Nov. 8, from the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. For all of these results, 100% of the districts are reporting. House of Representatives Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez of the state’s 8th Congressional District of […]
CRANFORD, NJ — One of the best football rivalries in Union County that has emerged the last 15 years is Summit High School vs. Cranford High School. It might be the best. They began playing each other in 2009 and it really didn’t become a rivalry until Cranford finally beat the Hilltoppers in 2014, after […]
SUMMIT, NJ — A group of prominent former elected officials from Summit, including two former mayors and several past councilmembers, has officially announced their support for the Summit Democrat’s 2024 Common Council candidates: Michelle Kalmanson and Claire Toth. This show of unity underscores the party’s commitment to key issues affecting Summit, including pedestrian safety, support […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, will be hosting its annual family-friendly autumn festival “Celebrate Fall” on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s festival promises exciting activities, seasonal treats and entertainment for all ages as Reeves-Reed celebrates 50 years as a public arboretum, historic garden, and educational […]
SUMMIT, NJ — At its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Summit Common Council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Mike McTernan as Ward 2 common council member. McTernan fills the Ward 2 seat vacated by former Council President Lisa Allen who resigned earlier this month. “We are extremely pleased that someone with Mike’s passion […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at City Hall, Summit Mayor Dr. Elizabeth Fagan presided over the swearing-in ceremony for new Summit Police Officer Anthony Manna. Manna grew up in Towaco and attended St. John Fisher University, receiving an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and criminology. Manna has worked as a teacher’s assistant with […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Dogs of all breeds and sizes were keeping cool at the pool. The Summit Department of Community Programs recently hosted its annual Doggy Dip at Summit’s Family Aquatic Center on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event was open to Summit residents and non-residents. Gretchen Masterfano, program coordinator at Summit Family Aquatic Center, said, […]