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🌱 Patch AM: What’s changing in Summit’s council re-org and guarded BOE agenda?

You won't want to miss Adaptive Field Hockey Clinic on the Summit Patch calendar

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Greetings Summit! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's changing in Summit's council re-org and guarded BOE agenda?
  • How did Summit schools earn No. 1 in Union County?
  • How a 99-yard drive swung Summit's big win over Woodbridge

Also on today's calendar: Adaptive Field Hockey Clinic and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 73, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• OPRA Rule Changes, Re-Orgs and Tense Debates (nj21st.com) — Summit residents are urged to watch a coming City Council reorganization and a Board of Education agenda that the newsletter says makes public documents unusually hard to access. Alongside statewide coverage of proposed OPRA rule changes and other New Jersey issues, the piece highlights how these local meetings could reshape how Summit government operates and how easily residents can monitor school decisions.
   

• Summit Schools Ranked No. 1 in County; Board Reviews Testing, Safety (TAPinto.net) — Summit Public Schools just earned the top ranking in Union County and sixth statewide, as district leaders reviewed new test results and student safety data. Board members pressed administrators about persistent achievement gaps and how instruction aligns with standards, while officials detailed discipline, bullying investigations, and a peer leadership program aimed at strengthening school climate across Summit's campuses.
   

• Summit Turns Back Woodbridge on Record-Setting Night for McKeever (TAPinto.net) — Summit High's football team thrilled home fans at Tatlock Park with a pivotal goal-line stand and 99-yard drive that powered a 42–21 win over Woodbridge and extended the Hilltoppers' record to 5–2. Quarterback Matt McKeever led both the offense and defense on a night that showcased Summit's rebuilt offensive line and a defense that repeatedly stopped Woodbridge on fourth down.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Providence

  • Football: Perth Amboy Beats Previously Undefeated New Providence, 39-34 (TAPinto.net)
  • New Providence Board of Education Candidate Profile: Amanda Marano (TAPinto.net)
  • Could a blue wave topple more than one N.J. House Republican? (nj.com)

Springfield

  • Jonathan Dayton High School AP Participation, Scholar Recognition Reach New Highs (TAPinto.net)
  • Could the PGA Championship Return to Chicago? Future Venues Through 2035 (chicagogolfreport.com)

Mountainside

  • Mountainside Council Work Session Summary: Leaf Pickup, Halloween Plans, and Pool Project Update (TAPinto.net)

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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