RFP - PARKING ASSESSMENT STUDY - DUE MAY 12, 2008
The City of Summit is accepting proposals from qualified firms to provide consulting services for a "Downtown Parking Assessment Study". Proposals are due, Monday, May 12, 2008 by 11 AM.

For complete RFP details and requirements please click on the link below. The RFP is a large file and will take a few minutes to open. Please be patient.

Click here For RFP - 2008 Downtown Parking Assessment Study
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MAYORS WELLNESS CAMPAIGN - WELLNESS WALK - MAY 18
The Mayors Wellness Campaign of Summit will host a Wellness Walk on May 18th at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Avenue, from 8am until 11am.

More Info on the state-wide Mayors Wellness Campaign Click here Summit's Wellness Walk complete information
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SUMMIT SPLASH NEWSLETTER
Everything you need to know about the Summit Family Aquatic Center!

Click here for Summit Splash Newsletter
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PROPOSED RECREATION ROUTE
The Alternate Mode of Transportation Committee, with the assistance of the Engineering Division, has prepared a plan for a proposed recreation route. The recreation route will provide a route between Memorial Field, Tatlock Park, Passaic River Park and other locations. The recreation route is intended to promote change in personal transportation and to create an interconnected recreation route. The proposal includes destination and mileage signs in white lettering with a brown background and “Share the Road” signs. It also includes three information kiosks at Memorial Field, Tatlock Park and Passaic River Park. The proposal is to be considered at the following council meeting on April 22, 2008.

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RIDE, JOG OR WALK THE HISTORIC SUMMIT REC ROAD
Summit is one big garden and residential display. All residents are encouraged to come out and enjoy it while tracing a bit of our history.

Biking and walking have been common, healthy means of transportation throughout Summit's long history. The pamphlet below offers points of interest and images that our predecessors saw during their walk, jog, or ride along The Rec Road. Take the journey with them.

The map in the brochure suggests a preferred route connecting Summit's three largest public spaces - Soldiers Memorial Field, Metro Homes Field and the recently re-acquired Passaic River green space. It's bike and people friendly territory . . . . . ! Feel the sun and get close to a garden by walking, jogging, or biking to a field. Celebrate Summit, indeed!

Click here Summit Rec Road Brochure
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SPRING AND SUMMER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - REGISTER NOW
The community is invited to sign up for pool memberships and a whole host of community Spring and Summer programs available through the new Department of Community Programs (formerly known as Recreation).

You can quickly register on-line through the City's Community Pass at www.cityofsummit.org, by mail or visiting the Recreation Center at 100 Morris Avenue. Questions may be directed to 908-277-2932.

Click here for the Community Programs Brochure
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2008 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
The 2008 Proposed Operating Budget was distributed at the February 12, 2008 Common Council meeting for Common Council's review and will be discussed at future budget workshops. For a copy of the proposed budget, please click below.

Click here for 2008 Proposed Budget
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NEW YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS ADDED TO DCP LINE-UP!
The Summit Department of Community Programs and the US Sports Institute are pleased to announce two new sports camps for the City of Summit.

Multi-Sports Camp – Experience over 15 different sports in one week. This multi- sport program is the only summer camp dedicated to the truly sports minded youngster. We have both a full day and half day program for boys and girls.

Sports Squirts Camp is a great way to introduce young children to a variety of sports such as Soccer, T-Ball, Basketball, Lacrosse and Hockey.

Camps run from August 25 - 29, 2008. Click on the link below for flyer.

Click here for New Sports Camps flyer
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HELP PLAN FOR A SUSTAINABLE SUMMIT - TAKE OUR SURVEY
Summit's Sustainability Task Force and its Advisory Group will be soliciting public input, drafting specific goals and the means of implementing them. To contribute to the planning process, take few minutes to complete a Sustainability Survey at: the Sustainability website. Let your voice be heard!

Click here for Sustainability Report
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MASTER PLAN 2000
The City of Summit adopted its Master Plan in 2000.

Click here for City of Summit 2000 Master Plan
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MASTER PLAN REEXAMINATION - UPDATE 11/16/06
The Planning Board unanimously approved the Master Plan Reexamination Report at a special hearing on Monday, November 13. Cindy Martin and Susan McDonough, co-chairs of the Master Plan Reexamination Committee presented the report to the Board and discussed the revisions that had been made since their presentation of a draft report to the Board at a work session on October 24. The report is intended to address fully the planning, zoning and land development issues within the City.

Click here for the official final 2006 Reexamination Report.

More information on the Master Plan Reexamination Click here For the 2000 Master Plan
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CRBD MASTER PLAN
The City of Summit adopted the Central Retail Business District (CRBD) Master Plan on November 15, 2005.

The pdf file provided on the City's website is extremely large. If you have difficulty opening the document, your computer may not have sufficient memory. If you still wish to have a copy of the report, contact the City Clerk's office at 908-273-6400.

More for CRBD Master Plan information. Click here CRBD Master Plan 2005
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REEXAMINATION OF MASTER PLAN
The Planning Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 PM in the Recreation Center, located at 100 Morris Avenue. The Board considered a report from its planning consultants titled "Reexamination and Amendment Summit Master Plan" that recommended updates to the Master Plan and the city's zoning ordinance. Click here for more information on the updates, and click here for a copy of the Reexamination report.

GATEWAY I ORDINANCE
The Gateway I Ordinance was approved by Common Council with slight amendment to the Floor Area Ratio (FAR). To view the ordinance see below.

Click here For amended Gateway I Ordinance
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SUMMIT SENIORS NEWSLETTER
The Department of Community Programs invites Summit's more experienced residents who are 55+ years to join the activities that are now offered year round. A monthly activity calendar is now available with plenty of programs to choose from. Listed below is this month's newsletter which includes a calendar of events for the Summit Seniors.

Click here Senior Activity Newsletter
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IMPROVEMENTS TO OAK RIDGE AVENUE - SECTION 3
Improvements to Oak Ridge Avenue - Section 3 from Magnolia Place to the west end of Greenbriar Drive has been awarded to Z-Brothers Contracting. The contractor is scheduled to being work on or about April 14, 2008. The anticipated completion date is August 30, 2008
The project involves the replacing of curb and sidewalk, and roadway reconstruction and resurfacing. A meeting with the public was held on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Any questions, please contact the City Engineering division at (908) 273-6404.

Click here to view the plans
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GOLF REGISTRATION NOW BEING ACCEPTED ONLINE, IN PERSON, OR BY MAIL
The Summit Department of Community Programs is accepting golf memberships to the Summit Municipal Golf Course for the 2008 season. The course will be open on Saturday, March 29, 2008 and will close on Sunday, November 30, 2008.

Click here for full press release
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SUMMIT'S DEER REDUCTION PROGRAM
Summit will begin it's Deer Reduction program on January 14 and it will run through April 15, 2008. Culling will take place on all approved sites. For a list of sites, please see the press release below. Culling will occur on the following dates:

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Wednesday, March, 26, 2008

Future culling dates will be posted here.

Click here for full press release
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PARKING ASSESSMENT STUDY - PUBLIC WORKSHOP - MARCH 7, 2008
The City will hold a Public Worshop on parking in Downtown Summit on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 8 AM to 9:30 AM at City Hall in Council Chambers.

The community is invited to provide input relating to parking needs in Downtown Summit.

Invitation Flyer and RSVP form is below. Unable to attend the meeting please send in your comments and/or suggestions to parking@cityofsummit.org or fax to 908-273-2977.

Questions can be directed to Rita McNany, Parking Services Manager, Parking Services Agency at 908-522-5100.

More for full information Click here Parking Study Workshop Invite and RSVP Form
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2008 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
At the January 3, 2008 Organization Meeting, the following Council Members were appointed to Council Committee, Boards, Commissions as Chairs, representatives, and/or liaisons. To view the Council's Committee appointment resolution click here.

In addition, Common Council and the Mayor appointed community members to select boards and commissions. All positions are volunteer and unpaid.

To view the Council's appointment resolution click here. Mayor's appointments click here.

If you wish to volunteer for a City board or commission, please see the Volunteer For Summit blue section on the right hand of this page.

POWER YOUR HOME WITH CLEAN ENERGY - TODAY!
Clean Power Choice is an easy way for New Jersey residents to order clean, renewable energy through their electric utility company.

Summit's Environmental Commission wants 500 Summit residents to sign-up, thus reducing global warming emissions and improving air quality in New Jersey.

There is no new equipment and no change in utility service, but you do pay a small surcharge, starting at under $6 per month. Click here for more information or call 1-800-515-5353.

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - Phase IIB - Sidewalks
This project has been completed except for punch list items. For questions regarding the project please contact the City Engineer's Office at (908) 273-6404.

Click here For project maps
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ONE BOOK/ONE COMMUNITY - DISCUSSION DATE - JANUARY 20
Summit's One Book, One Community program 2007 Selection is Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder.

On Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 4 PM at the Johnson Middle School Auditorium, a community discussion will take place including the following: Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 4pm The Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School featuring:
Tamara Thompson, Ending Childhood Slavery in Haiti
Susan V. Booth, Helping Street Kids in Bucharest
George Imprahim, Building Schools in Ghana

followed by the Extra-Ordinary Summit The Beacon Awards

More for full information Click here Community Wide Discussion Poster
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TRANSFER STATION CLOSED ON MONDAYS
TRANSFER STATION CLOSED ON MONDAYS

The Summit Transfer Station and Recycling Center is now closed every Monday.

A usage study was conducted which showed that Mondays were the least used day at the station.

The new schedule is
Tuesday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. and on
Saturday from 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM. Any questions about recycling rules contact the Department of Community Services at 908-273-6404.

Use of the disposal and recycling area is restricted to Summit residents only. The vehicle must be registered in Summit and display the new bar-code resident permit.

Bar-code permit applications are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsummit.org or at Parking Services Agency, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 512 Springfield Avenue. Any questions about the permit should be directed to 908-522-5100.

PARKING SERVICES ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS AT COUNTER AND ON-LINE
Credit Card payments are now accepted at the Parking Services counter for SmartCards, Permits, Pre-Payments and Daily Visitor Passes.

Also, we now offer an on-line credit card payment system for pre-paid daily and overnight parking. Credit cards accepted are American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

On the left side Home Page click on "OnLine Payments".

You will need the following information in order to pay on-line:
Bar-Code Permit Number, License Plate and State,
Credit Card Number, Expiration Date, and Security Code located on the back or front of your credit card.

More for complete details on on-line payments

STOP DELIVERY OF STAR-LEDGER "EXTRA"
Anyone wishing to stop the delivery of the Star Ledger "Extra", you must call 1-888-782-7533 and email a notice to "donotdeliverme@ansnewspapers.com". This is not the normal delivery of the Star-Ledger newspaper; however, an independant publication that residents can opt out of receiving. Opt out requests take a few weeks to go into effect.

SPRINGFIELD AVENUE BRIDGE CLOSED - TAKE ALTERNATE ROUTE
The Springfield Avenue Bridge between City Hall and Kent Place Boulevard is now closed for replacement. The project is expected to last until November, 2008.

For a map of the detour route see link below.

More Detour Route
More Map of Bridge Closure Detour Route

NEW "RECYCLING SERIES" ON TV-36
Watch for a new series of informative shows on recycling, airing on TV-36Diane Klaif Presents half hour show. Airing times are:

Mondays at 6 PM
Tuesdays at 10 PM
Wednesdays at 8:30 PM
Fridays at 7:30 PM

More for more information

SUMMIT SMARTCARDS - ORDER TODAY
A SIMPLE WAY TO PAY FOR PARKING - The Summit SmartCard Order your Summit SmartCard today to use in any parking payment machine or street meter. No more need to carry or look for coins. Simply pay with a Summit SmartCard.

Summit SmartCards are rechargable at City Hall. Earn Smart Dollars! If you recharge your SmartCard with $10 you will receive $1, $20 receive $2, $50 receive $5 or $100 receive $10 of free parking.

Recharge machines are located at the Broad Street Garage and the Tier Garage where anyone can recharge their Summit SummitCard with a credit card at anytime.
For full details and order forms, click on link below.

Click here for SmartCard Flyer and Order Form
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TRANSFER STATION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - UPDATE 10/20/06
The City entered into an agreement with the County of Union to lease the “Transfer Station” property. Common Council appointed a 22-member Transfer Station Redevelopment Task Force to develop recommendations for Summit’s future use of the 53-acre site. Any residents having ideas or concerns about the redevelopment of the Transfer Station property can contact the Task Force via email at taskforce@cityofsummit.org.

More for complete project details and reports

NEW REQUIREMENT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE HOME
The City of Summit, effective January 10, 2006, will require the installation of at least one portable fire extinguisher in all one-and two-family dwellings at the point of sale or change in tenancy in accordance with the new statewide fire extinguisher requirements adopted by the State of New Jersey. For more information contact the Department of Community Services at 908-273-6404.

Click here for more information
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FREE SHOPPER PARKING
Downtown Summit has five free shopper parking lots for shopping and dining. The lots are located behind the stores on DeForest Avenue, the lower portion of the Tier Garage on Springfield Avenue and in Bank Street Lot on Bank Street. Come to Downtown Summit where everything is waiting for you.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY INFORMATION
In an emergency, paramedics will turn to a victim's cell phone for clues to that peron's identitiy. You can make their job easier with a simple idea that they are trying to get everyone to adopt which is ICE.

ICE stands for "In Case of Emergency." If you add an entry in the contacts list in your cell phone under ICE, with the name and phone number of the person that emergency services personnel should call on your behalf, you can save them a lot of time and have your loved ones contacted quickly. It only takes a few moments of your time to do so.

Paramedics know what ICE stands for and they look for it immediately. ICE your cell phone NOW!

CodeRED™ - EMERGENCY NOTICE - FEATURES
NEW CALLER ID
Effective immediately if the City launches a CodeRED™ notification system to any or the entire City, you will now see the following numbers on your caller ID:

999-911-9999

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FIELD RESTORATION REPORT
The Joint Fields Committee made up of members for the Board of Education, Board of Recreation and City of Summit's Department of Community Services conducted numerous meetings to analyze and discuss the current and future needs of all playing fields within the City. Below is the link to the report presented to Mayor and Council on June 21, 2006.

Click here for more information
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TREE ORDINANCE
Common Council adopted the Tree Ordinance for the preservation of private trees on October 3, 2006. Attached is the ordinance and a brief summary of the key provisions. If you have any questions, you can contact the Department of Community Services by using the website's "Contact Us" section under "Tree Ordinance" or calling 908-273-6404.

For the adopted Tree Ordinance, click here.

MEMORIAL FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The project has been completed except for punchlist items. A temporary colored surface has been installed on the tennis courts to allow play. The permanent surface will be installed on the tennis courts in the summer of 2008. Please call the Summit Division of Engineering with any questions regarding the construction at (908) 273-6404.

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Westfield Regional Health Department offers free immunizations and physicals to all children, age birth to 18 years. This is done through the Child Health Clinics. The clinic is held three times a month by appointment only. The department employs a family practice physician that is at every clinic to ensure the best for every child that is seen in the clinic. Please read full press release to see if you qualify.

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REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - VILLAGE GREEN
UPDATE - 10/2/07 - RFS includes ariel and topographic maps. The City of Summit is seeking qualified firms in the disciplines of landscape architecture and/or planning design to assist the City in the evaluation and development of an improved design plan for the Village Green in Downtown Summit.

More for RFS information and deadlines Click here for updated version of RFPS
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE REPORT
The City of Summit's Environmental Commission published a report which outlines Summit's natural resource inventories. This report informs the public and planning officials about Summit's environment from various perspectives, geology and hydrology, which affect soil erosion and storm water management, plants and animals, as well as other aspects of the surroundings that affect the quality of life in Summit. This document is aimed at generating an awareness of the resources in Summit's environment in the hope of preserving and enhancing the interface between Summit's residents and their physical surroundings. Complete copies of the report are available for $20 at the City Clerk's office of City Hall.

Click here for report
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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - JUNE 19, 2007
In January, 2007, the Sustainable Community Task Force was formed to determine how Summit could develop a "Green" Master Plan as outlined in the November 2006 Reexamination Report. Below is the first progress report of the Sustainability Task Force. This is a extremely complex issue; however, necessary in order to provide for the needs of the community's current population without damaging the ability of future generations to provide for themselves.

The report is a large file, and some users may have difficulty opening the file. If so, please contact the Sustainability Committee at sustainability@cityofsummit.org.

Click here for the Sustainability Report - June 19, 2007
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2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Common Council approved the Proposed 2007 - 2012 Capital Improvement Plan at the June 6, 2007 Council meeting.

Click here for a copy of the Capital Improvement Plan
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GLENSIDE FIELDS

The Glenside Field project has been completed except for the activation of the sports lighting. It is anticipated that the lighting will be activated by April 30, 2008.

MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - JANUARY 4, 2007
Mayor Glatt presented the 2007 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS at the January 4, 2007 Organization Meeting. Click here for the entire speech.

NEW PARKING RATES AND CHANGES - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007
On December 19, Common Council held a hearing and passed four ordinances that increase parking rates and fees effective January 1, 2007. For the complete list of changes, click below.Flyers and posters are being distributed.

One additional item not included on the list of changes is that Downtown Street Meters payment and enforceable hours are being extended from 5 PM until 6 PM. These are the 90-minute, 2 and 3 hours meters.

Click here for parking fee increases and changes
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STOP THE TRAIN INFORMATION
The "STOP THE TRAIN" Coalition hosted a meeting in Summit on Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 7:30 PM at the Summit High School, Kent Place Boulevard. The meeting discussed the current situation with the M&E Railroad. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has proposed the increase of its capacity for container shipments from 2.3 million to 8.8 million per year by reactivating defunct train tracks and constructing new ones.

More information on the Stop-the-Train Coalition Click here Council's resolution opposing usage of short-line freight tract from Linden to Summit
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BE CAUTIOUS AROUND CERTAIN ANIMALS
This is a reminder for the public to be cautious around animals that could be infected with rabies, specifically raccoons, skunks, fox, bats and yes, even dogs and cats. Animals infected with rabies show specific symptoms. For information on what to look for see the City of Summit Health Department press release on rabies.

More information Click here
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HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The City of Summit is making financial assistance available for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied residential homes and rental properties located in Summit. For more information contact the Summit Housing Authority at 908-273-6413.

SUMMIT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES
The Summit Historic Preservation Commission unveiled the Design and Preservation Guidelines for Historic Properties in the City of Summit. Guideline booklets are available for $10 via email to summithpc@comcast.net or at the Department of Community Services 2nd Floor of City Hall, 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit

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UNION COUNTY TAX AND SERVICES REPORT
In November of 2002, the Summit Common Council established a special Task Force to investigate taxes paid to Union County and County services rendered to the City. The Task Force submitted their findings and recommendations to Council on Tuesday, April 13, 2004. A copy of the text portion of the report is below. For a copy of the report's Tables and Charts Click here

Click here for a copy of the report
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TAX PAYMENT DROP BOX AT CITY HALL
For taxpayers' convenience, the City has installed a payment drop box at City Hall. After the stairs near the parking lot, look to your left and the drop box is located on the wall by the City Directory before entering the second door on the left.

PASSPORT PROCESSING AVAILABLE AT SUMMIT POST OFFICE
You can now apply for or renew your Passport at the Summit NJ Post Office located at 61 Maple Street, Summit. Questions please call 908-277-1737. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 12 PM.

ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPLAINTS
The City of Summit has been very concerned about JCP&L's ability to respond to emergency situations. We are asking that residents and businesses take the time to file formal complaints at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities ...

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DRO ORDINANCE-ADOPTED DECEMBER 2003
Common Council approved an ordinance adopting a complete, new set of land use (zoning) regulations at its meeting on December 2, 2003. A copy of the new "Development Regulations Ordinance" will be available at the Department of Community Services and at the City Clerk's Office, both in City Hall, and at the Public Library.

2007-2008 YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION BEGINS
Two great youth basketball programs have become one! For the first season ever, the City of Summit Department of Community Programs and St. Teresa’s CYO Basketball Program have joined forces to become one fabulous basketball instructional and ‘in town’ League play program. All games and practices will be held right here in Summit. You need not be a member of St. Teresa’s CYO to become a part of this exciting new merger. This program is open to boys and girls grades 3 through 8

More for registration information Click here for additional information
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ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Anyone affected by the recent flood, should first call the homeowner's insurance carrier. Residents can also call "2-1-1" for additional information. NJ OEM has submitted information to the 2-1-1 service for flood victims.

You can click here for more information.