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    Welcome to the City of Summit NJ. This community is a place I love and cherish. It fills me with pride to be your mayor and to call myself a Hilltopper. I am enthusiastic about working with you to make Summit an even better place to live, work, and visit.

    About Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD

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  1. Mon, Jan 19

    City Offices Closed
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  2. Mon, Jan 19

    Parking Holiday
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  3. Mon, Jan 19

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
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  1. Tue, Jan 20

    GSCEC Community Education Session
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    Summit Common Council
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  3. Wed, Jan 21

    Zoning Board Meeting
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  1. Fri, Jan 23

    Summit Free Market
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  2. Mon, Jan 26

    Council President Office Hours
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  3. Mon, Jan 26

    Summit Board of Health Re-Organization Meeting
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  1. graphic for martin luther king jr day of service

    2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

    Join the community in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a variety of service events and activities leading up to and on MLK Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. View schedule
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    Road Work Information

    Click on the link below to view upcoming road work information. View schedule
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    New Book Barn Policy

    In an effort to keep the Book Barn enjoyable for visitors and manageable for Transfer Station staff, bulk donations of books should be placed in boxes labeled "Book Drop" and placed by the door of the yellow garage on the lower level of the facility. Read on...
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    City offices closed Monday, January 19

    City offices closed Monday 1/19/26. Monday is a parking holiday with no fees required for on-street parking or parking in municipal lots and garages. Trash/recycling collections are not affected by the holiday; operating on regular schedules 1/19-1/23.
  5. Hometown heroes banner on the Village green in Summit NJ with trees in the background

    Hometown Heroes program now accepting applications

    This will be the ninth year for the successful program that displays banners with the names, images, and dates of service of active military and veterans on city streets from mid-May through mid-August. Apply now
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    Council President Toth Office Hours

    Council President Claire Toth will host weekly office hours on Mondays from 3PM to 5PM in the Council Conference Room at City Hall. Residents are invited to attend and meet with Council President Toth to share ideas, interests, or issues. Read on...
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    Mayor Fagan Delivers State of the City Address at 2026 Organization Meeting

    Summit welcomed the new year in City Hall at its annual Organization Meeting on January 6. New councilmembers were sworn in, retiring councilmembers and resident volunteers were recognized, and Mayor Fagan delivered her State of the City Address. Read on...
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    2026 Summit Free Market Event Dates

    Summit Free Market events will continue to be held on the second Saturday and fourth* Friday of each month at the Transfer Station (*third Friday in November, no Friday event in December). Event information
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    Curbside tree collection January 5 to 30

    Remove all ornaments, lights, and decorations. Trees should be removed from plastic bags. Place garlands and wreaths in or next to trash cans to be picked up with trash collection. Please do not report a concern about tree pickup until after 1/30/26. Read on...
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    Garden State Community Energy Cooperative Announces New Lower Electricity Rates for Summit Residents

    On December 26, 2025, the Garden State Community Energy Cooperative (GSCEC) announced the launch of its Community Energy Aggregation (CEA) Program, securing reduced electricity supply rates for residents in four NJ municipalities, including Summit. Read on...
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    Snow Removal Guidelines

    Be prepared for winter weather with these tips on snow removal from the Department of Community Services. View PDF
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    2026 Preliminary Capital Budget Workshop Meeting

    City staff presented their requests for the 2026 Capital Budget at the Preliminary Capital Budget Workshop meeting held at City Hall on Wednesday, December 10. Read on...
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