Union County News

Summit boys soccer returns entire back line and goalkeepers for fall 2026. Five captains, Coach Daneil Jamnik leads Hilltoppers in Watchung Division.

Summit Recreation Center solar energy proposal presented to city council. 169-kilowatt system planned. Federal and state incentives available.

Summit Police Department reports 2024 crime statistics to city council. Crime index down, violent crime minimal. Zero racial profiling complaints.

Lightning strike ignites two-alarm attic fire at nine-unit apartment building in Summit Thursday evening. Dozens of firefighters respond. No injuries.

U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. awards $530,000 federal funding for Summit Glenside Avenue sidewalk project. Pedestrian safety and drainage improvements.

Summit Tier Garage repairs begin August 17. $3.3 million project. Parking alternatives available. Work Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Chuck Salzman named Summit PAL 2026 Citizen of the Year. Peerless Beverage president honored for community service and charitable giving.

Summit men's health program September 23. PSA screening, prostate cancer, sexual health. Free event, Atlantic Health partnership. Registration required.

Summit Foundation awards over $200,000 in scholarships to 70+ students. Supports college tuition, books, housing, reduces student loan burden.

Two-alarm fire strikes Summit apartment building Thursday evening. Lightning suspected during severe thunderstorm. Nine units evacuated, no injuries.

Summit Farmers Market returns Sunday August 24. Local farmers and specialty vendors. Market runs through December 20. Rain or shine.

Summit Free Public Library offers August programming: films, author talks, workshops, trivia, carnival. Family activities and classes run through August 31.

The City of Summit is advancing its Tatlock Playground renovation with a $1.3 million project featuring a nature-based design. Two options are under consideration, with current funding at $852,000 and construction planned for late 2025.

Our House, Inc. presented a proposal to develop housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Summit, including a 4-person group home and two independent living apartments within walking distance to downtown.

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.