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🌱 Patch AM: How Summit’s license plate readers are changing crime and privacy debates

Coming up: Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO on the Summit Patch calendar

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Hello again Summit! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Summit's license plate readers are changing crime and privacy debates
  • How did Kent Place fare against undefeated Union Catholic in Summit?
  • Why Summit just ranked among America's most coveted suburbs

Also on today's calendar: Sustainability Fair and EV EXPO and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Junior League of Summit Spreads Positivity One Cup at a Time for "Find the Good Day" —JLS (Junior League of Summit) Read on Patch
  • Msccn posted a job opening for Manager, Quality Assurance Shop Floor - Summit West NJ in Summit. Apply here.
  • Sirius Staffing posted a job opening for Export Sales Rep II in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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