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.

Sign up for notifications

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.

January 13, 2026: Hometown Heroes Program Now Accepting Applications

January 8, 2026: Summit Police Department Responds to Reported Threat; Shelter-in-Place Lifted at Local Schools

January 7, 2026: Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan Delivers State of the City Address at 2026 Organization Meeting

January 6, 2026: City of Summit Announces 2026 Summit Free Market Dates