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Friday May 22nd Patch AM

What's up Summit! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Summit drivers face weeks of detours on Mount Vernon and Kent Place.
  • Who will fill Bob Pawlowski’s suddenly vacant Summit council seat?
  • Will Maple Street ever return to a pedestrian-only dining zone?

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Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain becoming steadier, temps: high: 54, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Expect Delays: Roadwork Starts On Busy Summit Roads (patch.com) — Drivers in Summit are being warned to expect closures and detours as construction advances on the Mount Vernon Avenue and Kent Place Boulevard Improvement Project, stretching from Passaic Avenue to the city limits. Work includes drainage, curb, sidewalk, milling and paving upgrades, with access to New Providence Avenue and the transfer station remaining open this Thursday and Friday and completion anticipated by early to mid-June.    

2. Unexpected Resignation Announced At Summit Council Meeting (patch.com) — A Summit Common Council member, Bob Pawlowski, is stepping down effective May 22 because he says he can’t balance council duties with his growing legal career. Colleagues praised his work on public safety, affordable housing, historic preservation, and Tatlock Park improvements, while he urged remaining members to “do what’s best for Summit” as local Republicans prepare to propose his replacement.    

3. Maple Street Dining Decision Draws Heated Debate Between Summit Officials (patch.com) — Summit officials are sharply divided over Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s decision to keep Maple Street open to traffic this summer instead of returning it to a pedestrian-only outdoor dining zone. Supporters cite emergency access and safety, while others argue the closure boosted downtown restaurants and pedestrian life, leaving residents and council members split as summer approaches.    

4. NEWS POST: Northwestern University Staff and Command (crimewatch.net) — Summit residents can welcome back Lt. Hickey, who just completed Northwestern University’s elite Police Staff and Command course, bringing advanced leadership and problem‑solving training to the Summit Police Department. City officials say this investment strengthens modern, community‑oriented policing and enhances decision‑making within the local force. Neighbors are invited to congratulate him on this professional milestone.    

5. Berkeley Heights 2024-25 School Performance: Proficiency Drops, Discipline Spikes and the 7-District Comparison (nj21st.com) — Berkeley Heights’ latest school performance report shows mixed academic results and a sharp rise in discipline incidents, and Summit is one of seven nearby districts used for direct comparison. For Summit families, the dashboard offers useful context on how their own schools stack up regionally in proficiency, growth, absenteeism, and safety indicators.    

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Summit, NJ-Based Non-Profit Seeks Mentors for High School Students: Class of 2030 —Student Partner Alliance Read on Patch
  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum Charts a Path Forward with the Opening of 'A Path for All' —Doreen Schindler Read on Patch
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Ok Summit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He saw the climate change! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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