Union County News

Summit Police blotter documents four DWI arrests, strangulation, terroristic threats, stolen-vehicle charges. July 20-August 16, 2026 police activity.

NJMVC Mobile Unit visits Summit Fire Department August 20. REAL ID, registration renewals, licenses. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Appointments required for most services.

Summit Diner completes historic exterior restoration. 1939 O'Mahony diner structure returned to original appearance. National preservation grant funded project.

Campfire Night at the Troubadour in Summit August 21. Three performers in theatre-in-the-round, electric campfire, s'mores, hot cocoa. Free. No amplification.

The Summit Diner has completed a full exterior restoration, returning the 1939 O'Mahony structure to its original appearance after months of work funded through a national historic-preservation grant.

Summit Farmers Market opens Sunday August 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park & Shop Lot No. 1 with local vendors and the G.I.F.T. food donation program.

About 1.6 inches of rain soaked Summit in six hours Saturday, prompting a Union County Flood Watch and closing the Aquatic Center and Municipal Golf Course — but Sunday's forecast looks clear, with a free FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party set for 2 to 6 p.m. at Bank Street.

Summit Council recognized Reverend Harrield's 50 years of ministry and GRACE's 10-year service. The council advanced affordable housing strategy and clarified AI data center regulations.

Summit Police Chief Ryan Peters reported significant crime declines for January-June 2026, including only 2 vehicle thefts and zero home burglaries. Arrests also increased.

K&K Developers' Old Firehouse deal collapses in Summit. City considers revised strategy for its 345-unit affordable housing obligation.

Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Pathways' Sister Strong Fitness Program, providing free cancer recovery fitness training in Summit.

Summit Council briefed on progress implementing its court-approved affordable housing plan, which requires 532 total housing units. Multiple projects are in planning review stages.

Summit High School Class of 1975 raises more than $53,000 for schools during their 50th reunion. Donation supports programs across all nine district schools.

Andrew Smith was sworn in as Ward 1 Councilmember at the July 7 Council Meeting, filling the vacancy created by Bob Pawlowski's resignation.

Summary of key discussions and actions from the July 7, 2026 Common Council meeting.

Summit's Common Council will convene in executive session Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss attorney-client privileged affordable housing matters, with public comment permitted before the closed session begins.

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Summit boys lacrosse finished No. 1 nationally and won their fourth consecutive state championship. It's the final season for legendary coach Jim Davidson.

Summit's Tatlock Field lighting system passed final testing and is set to open by Labor Day 2026. The LED system met all performance standards.