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🌱 Patch AM: $4M Capital Budget Plan Presented In Summit: See What's Included

Also check out Cash for Cameras Buying Event at Millburn Camera on the Summit Patch calendar

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Hey hey Summit! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Summit weighs nearly $4M in upgrades to streets, parks and safety
  • Are your holiday lights and tree creating a hidden fire hazard?
  • How did Summit field hockey stack up in this year’s league?

Also on today's calendar: Cash for Cameras Buying Event at Millburn Camera and 10 more events.

Find out what's happening in Summitfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Summitfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Saturday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 39, low: 24.
  • Sunday: Colder; morning snow, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• $4M Capital Budget Plan Presented In Summit: See What's Included (patch.com) — Summit residents are getting a first look at nearly $4 million in proposed 2026 capital projects, from road paving and drainage fixes to new safety features across town. The plan includes resurfacing Memorial Tennis Courts with added pickleball lines, playground and dog park proposals near the Community Center or Briant Park, upgrades to Tatlock Fields, garage repairs, and new police cameras and radar signs, all slated for review early next year.
   

• Stay Safe Over The Holidays With Help From The Summit Fire Department (patch.com) — Summit’s Fire Department is urging residents to take extra care with holiday trees, lights, candles, and cooking to prevent dangerous home fires this season. From tossing damaged light strands to keeping trees watered and away from heat sources, officials outline simple steps to reduce risk. Locals can find more detailed guidance on the department’s website.
   

• Field Hockey: Essex/Union League Season in Review, 2025 (nj.com subscription) — Summit’s field hockey team capped a strong 17-7 season, finishing eighth in the final Essex/Union League rankings behind powerhouse programs like Oak Knoll and West Essex. The league recap highlights standout players, coaches, and teams from across North Jersey, underscoring how competitive Summit’s schedule was this fall.
   

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  • HC&N Healthcare Solutions posted a job opening for Admissions Director in Summit. Apply here.
  • Runnells Rehab Center posted a job opening for Activity/Recreation Aide in Berkeley Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

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