Community Center Reopened In Summit

SUMMIT, NJ - The City of Summit had a grand opening party for the newly renovated Community Center Thursday and had residents celebrate with officials.

The party went from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the City of Summit Department of Community Programs hosted the grand opening at 100 Morris Ave.

Members of the public toured the renovated building that had undergone a $6.5M refurbishment beginning in September 2017. Upgrades to the 65-year-old building include a 17,000 square foot expansion that doubles its original size, a new gymnasium financed by Investors Bank with a high school regulation size basketball court, and a designated building wing for senior citizen activities funded by Celgene Corporation. The revamped community center will also continue to serve as the headquarters for the city's Department of Community Programs.

"The Department of Community Programs offers programs for residents of all ages and abilities and will be able to expand these offerings in its updated location," Radest said.

At 4 p.m. Thursday, Radest officiated a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Summit community center. She was joined by two Union County Freeholders, Bette Jane Kowalski and Rebecca Williams, as well as city staff, members of Common Council and local residents.

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