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1. Why a Summit Councilman Says License Plate Readers Are Worth the Privacy Risk (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Summit residents are hearing from Councilman Dan Crisafulli about why the city's automated license plate readers should stay, as local crime statistics show notable drops in thefts and burglaries. He and the police chief say the cameras help solve cases, while state rules limit how long data is stored and who can access it, keeping the privacy debate very much alive.
2. Union Catholic Girls Volleyball Team Wins Third Straight Match (tapinto.net) — Union Catholic's girls volleyball team stayed unbeaten with a straight-set win over Kent Place in a road match played in Summit, giving local fans a strong early-season storyline. Led by double-digit kills and dominant serving, the Vikings moved to 3-0 while Kent Place dropped to 0-3, highlighting a fast start that Summit-area volleyball followers can track.
3. America's Best Suburbs list puts NYC outskirts on top (amedpost.com) — Summit is singled out as one of the nation's top three most desirable suburbs, praised for its walkable downtown, top-rated schools, and tree-lined streets. The piece frames Summit as a favorite escape for New Yorkers seeking more space without giving up culture, coffee, and community, underscoring the town's growing popularity and strong family appeal.
4. Parents urge NJ to mandate health insurance coverage for rare pediatric condition • New Jersey Monitor (newjerseymonitor.com) — A Summit-based pediatric psychiatrist is among those urging New Jersey to require commercial insurers to cover treatment for rare pediatric conditions like PANS and PANDAS, which can cause sudden, severe psychiatric symptoms. Families from across the state describe years of misdiagnosis, high out-of-pocket costs, and difficulty accessing effective therapies, while a state report weighs potential benefits and uncertainties around mandating coverage.
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