Union County News

Summit will hold a Nov. 4 hearing on doubling the resident parking and Transfer Station permit fee to $20, or $10 for seniors, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

The Summit Playhouse presents Sharyn Rothstein's "By the Water" through Nov. 1 in Summit. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students.

Summit boys soccer beat Westfield 2-1 in overtime to extend its win streak to 12 games. Cruz Romano scored both goals. Summit visits Ridgewood Saturday.

Summit Council President provides Q3 2026 update on public safety, sidewalk installations, affordable housing progress, and upcoming development projects and hearings.

PSE&G milling and paving work closed Summit roads Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Police directed traffic; detours posted.

Summit girls soccer beats New Providence 5-4 in comeback win. Sophia Mora hat trick. Part of One Love Foundation awareness event October 2, 2026.

Summit City Council meets Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Agenda includes Beekman Road parking, Orchard Street bids, and municipal updates. Closed session at 6:30 p.m.

Summit football defense earned players of the week after shutting out Watchung Hills 21-0. Team improved to 4-2 with second consecutive shutout.

Summit Fire Chief warns about lithium-ion battery charging risks during Fire Prevention Week 2026. Safe charging tips to prevent fires and explosions.

Summit High School Hilltoppers (3-2) travel to Watchung Hills Warriors (2-3) Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m., seeking first road win of season.

Atlantic Health Overlook Summit is first in NJ to offer SetPoint System for rheumatoid arthritis. FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation device for RA patients.

NJ Transit Train No. 6641 lost power Sept. 16 in Kearny, leaving Summit commuters stranded 87 minutes without air conditioning. Assemblyman Macurdy responds.

Summit Chorale presents "A Baroque Christmas" December 19 at Christ Church Summit: Bach B Minor Mass, Handel Messiah, holiday classics. Tickets $25 advance.

Summit Chorale presents Opera Uncorked on February 20, 2027: dinner and open bar with opera performances. Tickets $90 advance purchase required.

Summit's Common Council held a public swearing-in Tuesday for Andrew Smith, who was unanimously appointed to fill the Ward 1 seat left vacant when Bob Pawlowski resigned earlier this year.

Summit boys soccer opens its season with a 2-1 win over Rahway. Senior Captain Maxim Kalinichenko and Junior Cruz Romano scored in the first half.

The Summit Common Council announces a series of four community listening sessions to hear resident feedback and discuss local priorities.

Summit High School freshman field hockey player Lysiak scores five goals to lead the Hilltoppers to a commanding victory over Columbia.

PSE&G paving causes road closures in Summit from Sept. 14 to 18. Read detour routes, work schedules, and municipal traffic facts.