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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

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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. ☀️

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? 🤔 (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!

📰 News we're reading

• Macurdy Bill Ends $250 Million in AI Data Center Tax Credits (tapinto.net) — 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.
   

• Summit Week in Review: This Week's Most-Read Stories (tapinto.net) — 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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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 30
  • Summer Learning Festival →
    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 →
    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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💬 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.

🗞 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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