Communications Office

Be Informed.

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.

Connect with the City of Summit

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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Swiftreach 911
SwiftReach Swift 9-1-1 provides emergency information by telephone, text, fax, and email about city-wide, high-priority events. Emergency notifications will be sent from 908-608-8051. Please add this number to your mobile phone contacts.

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.

December 5, 2022: City of Summit Achieves Sustainable Jersey Certification

November 22, 2022: Summit Police Department Implements Summit Safe Place Program

November 15, 2022: Annual Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive November 17 through December 15

November 4, 2022: Department of Community Programs Hosting Thanksgiving Meal at Community Center

November 3, 2022: Summit Fire Department Responds to Fire at Overlook Medical Center