New council members will be sworn in, and a new Council President will be elected, at the reorganization on Jan. 3 in City Hall.
Summit was among 45 other towns in NJ to receive grants to improve pedestrian and bike safety due to an increase in the state's budget.
This special budget workshop meeting of the Common Council will be held at 6:30PM in the Whitman Community Room at City Hall.
Many residents and council members have previously objected to the permanent closure of Maple Street, citing traffic and safety concerns.
Republican Delia Hamlet defeated Councilman Danny O'Sullivan in the race for Summit's Ward 1 seat, according to official results.
Summit's affordable housing attorney and legal team broke down the number of affordable units the city must build in the coming years.
Three candidates are vying for two open seats on Summit Common Council this year.
Here's what you need to know about voting in the 2022 General Election if you live in Summit.
Five people were chosen to serve on the redevelopment's advisory committee. Many residents voiced concerns about the council's decision.
'I am seeing a complete decrease in personal responsibility among citizens in our town,' Mayor Nora Radest said at last week's meeting.
The Common Council appointed a new member to fill the vacancy left by former Councilwoman Beth Little who recently resigned.
The candidates discussed Broad Street West, pedestrian safety, car thefts, environmental initiatives and more at the forum last week.
See the latest announcement from the City of Summit.
Council President Marjorie Fox read a statement from Beth Little at Tuesday night's council meeting regarding her recent resignation.
The Councilmember-at-Large resigned effective Monday, the City announced. The Council must appoint a successor by Oct. 18.
Patch asked candidate Delia Hamlet questions regarding Broad Street West, car thefts and more ahead of this year's general election.
Summit Common Council is forming a Broad St. West financial committee and is working to downsize the proposed development.
The council will vote to form a Broad Street West Advisory Committee, as well as select a new financial advisor at Tuesday's meeting.
The Springfield Avenue entrance to the City Hall parking lot will be closed through Tuesday, August 30, weather permitting.
Summit's council plans to limit the size and scale of the development and involve the community more in the planning process.
JCP&L will be conducting aerial patrol inspections of power lines in the Summit area for approximately one week.
The council will discuss flood mitigation, new traffic safety measures, liquor licenses and more at Tuesday night's meeting.
Hamlet recently accepted her nomination by the Summit Republican City Committee to run for the Ward 1 seat against incumbent O'Sullivan.
The council went back on a decision to make amendments to the Broad Street West redevelopment plan, which will delay the voting process.
The community's opposition to the large apartment complex has slowed the progress of the redevelopment project.
More than 100 residents showed up at Wednesday's rally and council meeting to protest the design of the current Broad Street West complex.
The Summit Council approved amendments made to the Broad St. West redevelopment plan and decided to push the final vote to September.
The polls have closed as of 8 p.m. in New Jersey. Patch will update as results become available.
Patch asked candidate Lisa Allen questions regarding Broad Street West, car thefts and more ahead of this year's primary election.
Patch asked candidate Danny O'Sullivan questions regarding Broad Street West, car thefts and more ahead of this year's primary election.
The primary election is coming up on June 7. Find out who's on the ballot and where you can vote in Summit this year:
"By passing such a gargantuan, non-conforming project, it sets a new baseline," one resident said. "That alone actually terrifies me."
Summit Common Council will vote on a number of ordinances to designate more outdoor eating and drinking spaces throughout downtown.
The Summit Common Council presented its proposed $64 million budget at a meeting last week. Find out how it will impact residents below:
Incumbents Danny O'Sullivan and Lisa Allen are seeking re-election for the upcoming primary election.
Summit's newest representative in the NJ Assembly shares about her life and why she ran for public office.
Gov. Phil Murphy is allocating $25 million to affordable housing projects damaged by Hurricane Ida, and Union County will get a large chunk.