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City officials pleased as company aquires former Merck property
SUMMIT, NJ — The long-awaited purchase of land at 556 Morris Ave. in Summit, a campus space formerly owned by Merck, has been officially completed, according to city officials, ending a two-year process which leaves it in the hands of biotech giant Celgene. The space, which includes 850,000-square feet of administrative office space and 450,000-square […]
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SUMMIT, NJ — Throughout the past year, from when the leaves first started falling until long after they’d grown back, staff members at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum were bombarded with the same, recurring question: Are the goats coming back? The short is answer is yes. A herd of highly popular eco-goats, now at 20 strong, will […]
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SUMMIT, NJ — Anyone crowding into Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, will be able to call out sketch ideas, which will be relayed onstage by a host moderator. And in the confines of the 120-seat theater, during an “anything goes” night of improv comedy, the members of the audience will be encouraged to […]
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Summit does not plan to appeal ruling
SUMMIT, NJ — A three-judge panel ruled to allow a restricted-use helipad at Summit’s Overlook Medical Center, a designated stroke center where regional patients requiring special care are directed, confirming a decision made in April 2014 by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The court battle, Summit officials said, ultimately revolved around the concept of […]
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SUMMIT, NJ — With goals such as improving the city’s downtown development, technology services and leadership in mind, Michael Rogers was recently appointed as Summit’s new city administrator following a month-long search. Rogers, one of six candidates for the job, was selected by Mayor Ellen Dickson and the Common Council in a council meeting on Tuesday, […]
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SUMMIT, NJ — For Summit, the wait is finally over. After spending nearly two years in limbo, the campus space at 556 Morris Ave. — formerly the home of Merck & Co., Inc. — is under contract with biotech giant Celgene, according to city officials. “We’re thrilled, because Summit has, over the years, kind of spontaneously […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Fire Department responded to an office building at 57 Union Place after a report of a chimney fire was received at 3:39 p.m. on Friday, June 19. On arrival, crews found smoke in the area and received reports of “flames shooting out of the chimney at 67 Union Place.” Firefighters […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On Sunday, May 31, the Class of 2015 graduated at the 121st Kent Place School Commencement. Among the 70 members of the Class of 2015 are, Back row, from left, Kathleen Brody of Summit, Claudia Torres of Union, Kenya Jacobs of Hillside, and Summit residents Hanaa Malik and Carly Mantay. Middle row, […]
SUMMIT — Summit’s Annual Memorial Day Parade and Commemoration Ceremony will honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for this great nation on Monday, May 25. All are welcome to march in or observe the parade as well as attend the Commemoration Ceremony on Summit’s Village Green. The 2015 parade will begin […]
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SUMMIT — Nolan Asch, a lifelong student of history, will speak to the Old Guard of Summit at its Tuesday, May 12 meeting. He will speak on “Winston Churchill, the Early Years.” Asch is a member of several historical societies and has been a consultant for a coming Broadway show on historical themes. He will present […]