Residents Encouraged to Volunteer on City Government Boards and Commissions

The City of Summit is actively seeking volunteers from the community to serve on several of its committees and commissions.

“There's nothing more fulfilling than realizing how much of an impact being a volunteer can make,” explains Summit Mayor Nora R...Read on...

2016 Annual Youth Golf Tournament 10/15 at Summit Muni

Summit residents and Municipal Golf Course members, ages 8 - 15, are welcome to participate in the 2016 Annual Youth Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 15 from 9-11AM (rain date 10/16). All participants will receive a tournament t-shirt. Prizes are awar...Read on...

Ongoing Construction Work in Downtown

Updated project information as of 9/29

Paving in the downtown was cancelled on Wednesday evening 9/28 due to rain, and the weather forecast for the rest of the week does not look particularly good either. The paving schedule will be updated as needed. ...Read on...

November 8 General Election Deadlines

November 8 General Election Deadlines:

Tuesday, October 18, 2016: Last day to register to vote for November 8 General Election (City Clerk’s Office extended hours: 8:30AM – 9:00PM).

Tuesday, November 1, 2016: Last day to apply by mail for a Vote By...Read on...

Union County Board of Elections Seeking Board Workers for November 8 Election

The Union County Board of Elections is looking for board workers to volunteer for the November 8 election. Board workers will receive $200 for working a full day shift.

Individuals interested in working the polls must be a Union County resident and reg...Read on...

9/20 Council Meeting Summary from Council President McTernan

Common Council Meeting Summary
September 20, 2016

While members of Common Council always appreciate when citizens are able to attend our meetings, we understand that often our constituents are unable to do so. Following is my summary with some highl...Read on...

Next Meet the Mayor is Saturday, October 22 from 10 to 11:30 AM

Mayor Nora Radest is announcing her Meet the Mayor dates for Fall 2016. The schedule is as follows:

Sunday, September 25: 1:30 - 3 PM at Batavia Cafe (356 Springfield Avenue)
Saturday, October 22: 10 - 11:30 AM at Latin Bistro (25 Summit Avenue)Satu...Read on...

Summit’s New Uber Ridesharing Program for Resident Commuters

Pilot runs from October 3, 2016 to March 31, 2017
Door-to-door service to Summit train station for the same cost of daily parking fee

Starting October 3, the City of Summit will launch a pilot program for Summit resident commuters offering door-to-doo...Read on...

New Online Process for Downtown Employee Parking Permits

The City of Summit Parking Services Agency recently launched a digital option for downtown employees to obtain and renew annual parking permits online on September 1, 2016. The new digital permit system is managed by license plate recognition with no phys...Read on...

Fall Curbside Leaf Pickup Begins October 10

Curbside leaf pick up resumes on October 10 through December 2 or the first significant snowfall. Leaves are collected on regular trash pickup day and must be placed in paper, biodegradable bags at the curb. Please do not rake or blow leaves into piles in...Read on...

Fall 2016 Summit Free Market 10/15 and 10/22

The City of Summit is announcing the return of its extremely popular Summit Free Market event for two consecutive Saturdays October 15 and 22, from 8 AM to 3 PM at the City of Summit Transfer Station on 40 New Providence Ave.

The Summit Free Market Co...Read on...