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No fees for parking in Summit on Juneteenth

Saturday, June 19 is Juneteenth and a parking holiday in Summit, NJ. There are no fees required in municipal lots and garages or for on street parking.

Celebrate the fourth of July in Summit

The City of Summit’s 74^th annual Fourth of July celebration will take place on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Soldiers Memorial Field, located at 5 Myrtle Ave. The community celebration will include entertainment, rides and amusements, and a food truck...

Mayor Radest City Hall office hours and Meet the Mayor events

Summit Mayor Nora Radest will resume in-person office hours at City Hall beginning on Monday, June 14, 2021. The mayor will hold office hours from 10AM to 12PM on Mondays and from 10:30AM to 12:30PM on Wednesdays. No appointment required.

The next monthly ...

Summit Police Dept receives grant for body camera equipment

SUMMIT, N.J., June 9, 2021 – The Summit Police Department has been awarded a grant for body cameras in the amount of $118,000 from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General.

Monies from the grant will allow the Summit Police...

Summit Free Market events held on second Saturday of each month

The next event is Saturday 6/12 from 8AM to 3PM at Summit Transfer Station on 40 New Providence Ave. Item drop off and shopping by appointment only. Signups for a 30-minute time slot begin at noon on Monday 6/7. Masks required unless fully vaccinated.

Common Council returns to in-person meetings June 1

Summit Common Council returned to in-person meetings at City Hall on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Meetings will be broadcast live on the City of Summit YouTube channel and on Comcast Channel 36 and Verizon Channel 30.

Masks will be required for all meeting atten...

2021 Budget Snapshot coming to a mailbox near you

Each year in May, city administration creates a summary document to highlight key aspects of the municipal budget. The 2021 budget snapshot is mailed to all property owners in Summit and is available on the city website.

Summit police share video on personal safety for teens and young adults

In a personal safety video geared to teens and young adults, Detective Sergeant Ryan Peters shares information on the importance of situational awareness and tips for avoiding and managing dangerous situations.

Update on Broad Street West redevelopment project

On Thursday 5/20, the city hosted a video conference meeting and update on the Broad Street West redevelopment project with the designated developers presenting draft concept plans. Members of the public had an opportunity for questions and comments.

Voluntary registry for landscaping businesses in Summit

Council established a voluntary registry for licensed landscapers to communicate with them on business licensing requirements, regulatory updates and amendments to ordinances such as recently passed pilot program banning gas powered blowers and more.