Monday 5/29: City Offices Closed & Parking Holiday

City offices will be closing early on Friday 5/26 at 3PM and will be closed on Monday 5/29. Monday 5/29 is a parking holiday with no fees required in lots or garages or at meters.

NYC Commuter Alert: Modified NJ TRANSIT Service Plan Effective Monday, July 10

Due to Amtrak track repair work over the course of the upcoming summer, the Morris & Essex Midtown Direct service schedules to and from New York Penn Station will be modified, effective July 10 through September 1. Morris & Essex customers will re...

Summit Police Department Wins Award for Community Policing

The Summit Police Department is proud to announce that it was selected by New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino as the 2017 recipient of the Attorney General’s Outstanding Community Policing Award.

At a special event held at Rutgers Univers...

Mayor Nora Radest's Letter to Residents, Spring 2017

Dear Residents,

Now that spring is finally here, I hope you will take the opportunity to spend some time enjoying our beautiful downtown. We are very fortunate to have a walkable and vibrant town center, and I want to share with you my perspective on the h...

Summit Police Joins Forces with Local Non-Profits for 3rd Annual Food Collection

The Summit Police Department is announcing their 3rd Annual “Summit CommUNITY Cares” Food and Household Goods Collection. Chief Robert Weck, Summit PBA Local #55 and members of the Summit Police Department will be partnering with the non-profit organizati...

Annual Memorial Day Parade in Summit on Monday, May 29

The City of Summit is announcing the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on Monday, May 29 at 10AM. The parade will begin at 25 Deforest Avenue and proceed to the Village Green. From the American Revolution up to present day conflicts,...

Common Council Proclaims May as National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Month in Summit

The City of Summit Common Council approved a proclamation at its May 2 meeting establishing May as National Drowning Prevention and Water Safety month in Summit. The campaign will be initiated by Summit Family Aquatic Center (SFAC) staff and is designed t...

Deadline to register to vote in June 6 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 16

The deadline to register to vote in the June 6 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 16. Residents can register to vote at the Summit City Clerk’s office, located on the second floor of City Hall, at 512 Springfield Avenue.

To accommodate last minute regi...

Animal Control FAQs

What services does animal control provide in Summit? 

Animal control reunites lost pets with their owners, rescues injured and stray animals or wildlife, and enforces local and state animal laws including the investigation of dog bites and animal atta...

JCP&L Power Line Inspections

Please be advised: JCP&L will be conducting aerial patrol inspections of power lines in the Summit area beginning May 15 for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. The pilot will be in communication with local airports when in their airspace. Tw...

City Health Department Reminds Residents to Renew Dog and Cat Licenses by May 31

The City of Summit Health Department is issuing a reminder for residents to renew all dog and cat licenses by May 31, 2017. Renewal notices have been sent by mail to all owners of licensed dogs and cats in the City of Summit. State law requires the licens...

Volunteer to help keep Summit’s tree population strong

The Shade Tree Advisory Committee is looking to assemble a small group of volunteers to help with the removal of tree suckers (small branches that grow at the base and on the trunk of trees) from the city’s tree population. Volunteers will recei...