News Flash

Summer hours for city offices begin Tuesday 5/31

From Tuesday 5/31 through Friday 9/2, city offices will be open from 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Thursday, and from 8AM to 1PM on Fridays. The Construction Office will be open from 7AM to 4:30 Monday through Thursday, and from 7AM to 1PM on Fridays.

New composting program at Transfer Station begins June 1

The City of Summit is beginning a six-month pilot program for household food waste composting at the Municipal Transfer Station on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Residents with a disposal permit will now be able to bring food scraps and other items to the Transf...

Annual Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 30 at 10AM

The City of Summit annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on Monday, May 30 at 10AM. The parade honors the men and women who have lost their lives in military service to our country. It will begin at 25 Deforest Avenue and proceed to the ...

Enjoy outdoor dining in downtown Summit

At its May 3 meeting, Common Council unanimously voted to close Maple Street in both directions from Springfield Ave to the nearest alleyways to allow for outdoor dining. The road will be closed from Thursday, May 5 to Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Reusable bag collection box in City Hall lobby through May 31

Drop off clean, new or gently used reusable bags. If you are in need of reusable bags, stop by and take what you need. The City Hall lobby is open from 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday.

Summit Police Dept annual food drive May 13 to June 3

All collected items will be donated to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry of St. Teresa of Avila Church, located in Summit. The Police Department is asking for donations of canned food and non-perishable items. Collection bins will be located at the follow...

Early Voting Information for the June 7 Primary Election

Animal license renewals

The Office of Health & Vital Statistics is sharing information on dog and cat license renewals and rabies vaccinations. The deadline to renew dog and cat licenses for the next license year is May 31, 2022. Registration notices have been sent to all ow...

Collect police trading cards now through May 31

The Summit Police Department’s trading card program has returned for 2022. Originally launched in 2004, the program is designed to foster communication and trust between members of the Police Department and young Summit residents. This will be the fourth ...

Second Saturday of each month

Bring yard sale quality items to share or take whatever you need - it is all FREE at the Municipal Transfer Station on 40 New Providence Ave. on the second Saturday of each month. To volunteer or for more information email pressoffice@cityofsummit.org.

Is your business ready?

New ban prohibits distribution of single-use plastic carryout bags by retail stores/businesses. Grocery stores larger than 2,500 sqft may not provide single-use paper bags, and must provide/sell reusable bags. New law also prohibits use of polystyrene.