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🌱 Patch AM: Broad Street Crash Reported In Summit

Coming up on the Summit Patch calendar: Concert "Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment" by a celebrated pianist Sophia Agranovich

Thursday May 14th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police investigation snarls traffic on Broad Street in Summit
  • Summit Board of Education ushers in new leadership team
  • When will Summit’s long-closed train station stairs finally reopen?

Also on today's calendar: Concert "Fantasy, Carnival and Enchantment" by a celebrated pianist Sophia Agranovich and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain tapering off, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Broad Street Crash Reported In Summit (patch.com) — Drivers in Summit are being asked to steer clear of Broad Street at Dayton Avenue while police investigate a motor vehicle crash that happened early Wednesday afternoon. With details still limited, residents should expect delays in that area and watch for updates as authorities release more information about the incident.    

2. New Leadership Introduced As Summit BOE Reorganizes (patch.com) — Summit residents will see new leadership on the Board of Education as Eileen Kelly steps in as president following the annual reorganization meeting. Two new members, Kimberly Gianis and appointee Jenny Hoff, were also sworn in, signaling a fresh leadership cycle focused on students and the year ahead for Summit schools.    

3. NJ Transit Station Step Reparis Delayed In Summit (patch.com) — Summit commuters will be waiting until after July 4 for demolition and installation of long-delayed replacement stairs at the Summit train station, with completion hoped for by late summer. Mayor Elizabeth Fagan says the new steps are being fabricated off-site and credits local state representatives for helping keep pressure on NJ Transit.    

4. Summit Unveils Plans for New Community Center Playground in East Summit (tapinto.net) — Summit is planning a new playground for children ages 2 to 5 at Lower Long Field by the Community Center on Morris Avenue, funded entirely through grants and donations. Concept designs are posted online, and residents are invited to email feedback as officials work to restore a neighborhood play space East Summit has lacked for over 20 years.    

5. Mayor Fagan Defends Move To Block Maple Street Outdoor Dining Plan, Summit Council Responds (tapinto.net) — Summit’s mayor has blocked the Council-approved plan to close Maple Street for a seasonal outdoor dining and pedestrian plaza, citing unresolved safety and regulatory concerns. Council leaders counter that engineers, first responders, and multiple committees vetted the proposal over months and say downtown businesses need the added foot traffic. The dispute now centers on whether viable alternative outdoor dining options have actually been presented.    


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  • Cast Iron Picnic Table and Chairs
    Large black cast iron picnic table with 6 matching chairs.  Good condition with a few paint chips.  Umbrella not included.$200 OBO  pick up only (More info)

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  • KENT PLACE SCHOOL posted a job opening for Visual Arts Educator (grades 9-12) Start date: August 17, 2026 in Summit. Apply here.
  • Benihana posted a job opening for Teppan Chef in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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