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Submit a Press Inquiry

Please submit any press inquiries or requests for interviews with the Mayor of Summit, elected officials and all other city employees in writing via email to the Press Office.


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Connect with the City of Summit’s official social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Get the most up-to-date information about city services, upcoming events and opportunities, along with photos of exciting events happening across the city.

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SMART911
Smart911 provides emergency information by telephone, text, fax, and email about city-wide, high-priority events. The City of Summit strongly encourages all residents and business owners to create a Smart911 profile. Having a profile not only ensures that you will receive emergency alerts but also helps emergency services to respond more effectively by providing them with crucial medical and location information.


Nixle Alerts
The Summit Police Department issues Nixle alerts providing important, event-related information by telephone, email and text message, as well as through the Nixle website.

Website notifications
Summit residents can sign up to receive alerts via text and/or email from the city website on a variety of topics such as Mayor and Common Council, parking, construction, and more. Sign up now at www.cityofsummit.org/notifications.

News Releases

The City of Summit's news releases are official statements issued to the media and city stakeholders. They are intended to highlight important news items affecting the city and community.

September 27, 2023: PSE&G milling and paving schedule for October 2023

September 26, 2023: Attempted Distraction Burglary Avoided by Woodland Avenue Resident

September 25, 2023: Voting Information for the November 7 General Election

September 25, 2023: Summit Announces Passing of Former Mayor and Common Council President Ellen Dickson

September 22, 2023: Engineering Division provides update on new traffic pattern on Briant Parkway

*September 21, 2023: City of Summit Announces Rave Mobile Safety Smart911 Emergency Alert System*

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