Union County News

Meredith Warmington, a Washington Elementary School educator for 34 years, died July 28 at age 56. She led the school's STEAM program development in Summit. (156 characters)

Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' premiered Aug. 28 and features Summit's train station. The production spent approximately $30 million in New Jersey. (142 characters)

Road work is scheduled in Summit Sept. 1–4 at five locations. PSE&G and Tiffany Electric operations may cause delays and detours. Check affected roads.

New Jersey AI Data Center Tax Credits eliminated. Governor signed Macurdy bill. $250 million in uncommitted incentives removed, CoreWeave award protected.

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit breaks ground on a $70 million surgical expansion, adding 6 operating rooms and a new 50-bay recovery unit over 3-4 years.

Summit Diner completes historic exterior restoration of 1939 stainless-steel structure. $50k preservation grant, family-owned since 1964, award-winning.

Ginger Winn garden concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum Summit September 2. Sounds of Summer Night series, picnic-friendly, 6 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show.

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.