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  1. PO Karen Sauers

    Officer Karen Stenstrom Sauers needs your help

    Summit police and fire departments, PBA Local 55, FMBA 54, Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad and city officials are joining together to raise awareness about the immediate need for a living donor kidney transplant for Police Officer Karen Stenstrom Sauers. Full news release (pdf)
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    Modified recycling collection schedule for the week of May 29-June 2

    There is no recycling collection on 5/29, and every collection this week will be collected the next day. Monday collection moves to Tues. May 30, Tuesday collection moves to Weds. May 31, and so on, ending with Friday collection moving to Sat. June 3. More information
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    Summit cooling centers for Thursday 6/1 and Friday 6/2

    High temperatures are expected for Summit and the surrounding area on Thursday, June 1, and Friday, June 2. Click on the button below to view a list of cooling centers in Summit that residents can visit to take a break from the heat. Cooling centers
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    PSE&G milling and paving schedule for May and June 2023

    The City of Summit Department of Community Services is sharing the schedule for milling and paving operations to be performed by PSE&G in Summit in May and June. View schedule
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    Summit honors its veterans

    The Hometown Heroes banners that display the names and photos of Summit's veterans hang on lampposts throughout the downtown. Click on the link below to watch a video highlighting this program. Watch program video
  6. blue graphic with summit police department seal and text that reads self defense training

    Summit Police Department to offer self-defense class for women

    The class will be taught by Summit Police Department officers and held on Wednesday, June 28, from 6PM to 8PM in the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School gymnasium. There is no cost for the program, but space is limited; registration is required. Register now
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    Support the Hometown Heroes Program

    The Hometown Heroes Program Committee is seeking donations to fund the replacement of the brackets that are used to hang the banners around town each spring and summer that display the names and pictures of Summit's military veterans. Donation details
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    Summer hours for city offices begin Friday, May 26

    Beginning May 26 through Labor Day, city offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 8AM to 4:30PM and on Fridays from 8AM to 1PM. The construction office will be open Monday through Thursday from 7AM to 4:30PM and on Fridays from 7AM to 1PM.
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    Upcoming community events

    Click below to view event details for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event (postponed from 5/20 due to rain), Summit Has Pride event, and Juneteenth event. Event details
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    Voting Information for the June 6, 2023, Primary Election

    Click below to view voter registration deadlines, vote by mail application deadlines, early in-person voting locations and dates, and a list of polling locations in Summit. More information
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    Animal license renewals

    May 31 is the deadline to renew dog and cat licenses for the next license year, which begins on June 1. Please note: the Summit Dog & Cat Hospital is no longer providing free rabies vaccinations for Summit residents dogs & cats. Renew now
  12. NF briant pond

    Union County begins aeration of Briant Pond to improve water quality

    After several years of planning, County of Union engineers have started work to improve the water quality and overall health of the pond at Briant Park in Summit, one of the county’s most visited local parks. Read news release
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    Senior Freeze Program

    The State of New Jersey Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence. The deadline for 2022 applications is October 31, 2023. Program details
  14. NF PSEG work spring 2023

    Upcoming PSE&G work in Summit's Central Retail Business District

    The next phase of the PSE&G project to replace aging gas pipes in locations throughout Summit is scheduled to begin on or about March 13 and continue through the end of June 2023. Work will significantly impact the Central Retail Business District. Project schedule
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    PSE&G replacing gas pipes in Summit

    The PSE&G project to replace gas pipes throughout Summit is currently underway. Work is expected to be complete by early summer 2023 depending on project progress over the spring. View schedule
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