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🌱 Patch AM: How Summit helped drive New Jersey’s $250 million AI tax-credit reversal.

Be sure to catch Garden Concert featuring Ginger Winn at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on the Summit Patch calendar

Sunday August 30th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How Summit helped drive New Jersey's $250 million AI tax-credit reversal.
  • What changed for Summit students, drivers, and football fans this week?

Also on today's calendar: Garden Concert featuring Ginger Winn at Reeves-Reed Arboretum and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌢 Hot!

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Macurdy Bill Ends $250 Million in AI Data Center Tax Credits (tapinto.net) β€” Summit's earlier decision to ban AI data centers citywide has now been echoed at the state level, as local Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy's bill canceling $250 million in remaining AI data center tax credits becomes law. The measure leaves CoreWeave's Kenilworth project untouched but blocks future subsidies, while Summit officials cite infrastructure and long-term planning concerns behind the local prohibition.
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β€’ Summit Week in Review: This Week's Most-Read Stories (tapinto.net) β€” Summit residents get a one-stop roundup of this week's biggest local developments, from new post-graduation trends for the Summit High Class of 2026 to a strict full-day device ban in schools. You'll also find updates on the city's license plate reader debate, Summit football's season-opening win, and a new law tied to AI data center tax credits.
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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Sunday August 30
  • Summer Learning Festival β†’
    Livingston Memorial Park & Oval, Robert H Harp Dr, Livingston
    3:00 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • Blood Pressure Screenings with Westfield Area Health Department
    Madison Library 39 Keep Street
    10:00 am
  • Project Healthy Bones β†’
    Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 200 Glen Ave, Millburn
    10:00 am
  • Knitting and More Group
    Madison Library 39 Keep Street
    1:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Banana Republic, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Central Av-Westfield in Westfield. Apply here.
  • Energy Transfer posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - $19.50-$27.80/hr - Sunoco Store #7745, Vaux Hall Rest Area, Garden State Parkway, Union, NJ in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

New Providence

  • New Providence BOE to Consider Curriculum, Personnel and Policy Items at Monday Meeting (tapinto.net)
  • Residents Enjoy Annual Casino Night at Lantern Hill (tapinto.net)
  • Musical with NU roots releases concept album featuring alumni (dailynorthwestern.com)

Springfield

  • Oakland Park in Springfield Nears Completion With New Walkways, Lighting and Wi‑Fi (tapinto.net)

Millburn

  • Around Millburn: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers (patch.com)

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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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