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)
Citizens must opt-in to the new Smart911 system to receive alerts from the city. Creating a profile ensures that you will receive emergency alerts and helps emergency services respond more effectively with crucial medical and location information. Create a Smart911 Profile
The bicycle auction will be held on Saturday, October 7, in the police parking garage located below City Hall at 512 Springfield Avenue. Preview begins at 9AM and auction begins at 10AM. Only cash or checks (with proper ID) will be accepted. Additional details
Leaves should be placed at the curb in paper, biodegradable bags for pickup on residents' household trash day. Property owners should not rake or blow leaves into piles in the street. Do not include twigs, branches, or other yard debris in leaf bags. Leaf collection rules
The Arrive Together program, introduced by NJ State Police and initiated by Union County Prosecutor’s Office will help police de-escalate situations, provide support to individuals in crisis, and ensure the safety of community and responding officers. Full news release
New guidelines have been implemented for the Summit Free Market, effective immediately, to help maintain a spirit of community, sharing, and sustainability at events. These policies include a 60-minute time limit and no reselling of materials allowed. More information
On Thursday 9/7, PSE&G will begin work to replace gas infrastructure on Morris Ave between Ashwood Ave and Briant Pkwy. Work will be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30AM and 5PM for approximately eight weeks, weather permitting Read on...
As Summit students prepare to head back to school, the Summit Police Department is sharing some safety tips for motorists and children who are walking and biking to school. View safety tips
I would like to provide you with an update on the strides your elected officials, agency personnel and city staff are making in addressing one of our city’s pressing concerns: homelessness in Summit. Full statement
NJAW will be replacing all lead and galvanized steel service lines, including the customer-owned portion at no direct cost to customers. NJAW is requesting assistance from customers to identify the material of their service line. More information
The new traffic pattern will be in place from 8/22 to 9/19 and will establish the street as a one-way road heading north from Orchard St to Springfield Ave to determine if a permanent change would effectively reduce cut-through traffic volume & speeding. Learn more
The classes are for women ages 16 to 60 and will be held on Tuesday, August 8; Wednesday, August 9; and Wednesday, November 15; from 6PM to 8PM in the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School gymnasium, located at 272 Morris Avenue. Sign up now
The City of Summit has partnered with Ciel Power LLC to provide Summit homeowners with insight into the energy performance of their homes and to provide recommendations for improvement. News release
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
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
