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Hi Summit! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Summit sells old Broad Street firehouse to tackle city debt
  • Banned patron arrested after drinking outside Summit library
  • Which Summit native just earned AP Division III All-America recognition?

Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 6 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 59 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Saturday: Much colder, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 46 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sale Of Old Firehouse Approved In Summit: See Winning Bid (patch.com) — Summit officials have approved the $5.45 million sale of the old Broad Street firehouse site, with proceeds earmarked to reduce city debt and fund maintenance of municipal properties. Councilmembers stressed balancing affordability and fiscal responsibility as residents questioned how many affordable housing units will be included in the future development at this prominent Summit location.
   

2. Man Banned From Library Arrested, Found Drinking Outside In Union County: Police (patch.com) — Police in Summit arrested a 48-year-old Newark man at the Summit Free Public Library after finding him trespassing on the grounds and drinking alcohol, despite a prior ban from the library. Officers charged him with trespassing and then turned him over to Union Police due to an outstanding warrant, highlighting ongoing public safety enforcement in Summit.
   

3. Alma College's Eddie Williams earns second-team AP All-America honors (themorningsun.com) — Summit residents can cheer wide receiver Gary Lewis, a Franklin & Marshall senior from Summit, who earned second-team AP Division III All-America honors. The piece highlights Lewis among top players nationwide, alongside award-winning standouts from Alma, North Central, Susquehanna, and other Division III programs after a record-setting season across the division.
   

4. Jared Isaacman Sworn In as NASA's 15th Administrator Amid a New Era of Space Ambition (spacecoastdaily.com) — Summit residents may be interested to know that hometown native Jared Isaacman has just been sworn in as NASA’s 15th administrator, taking charge of the nation’s civilian space program. The billionaire entrepreneur and commercial astronaut will oversee ambitious plans for Moon and Mars missions while navigating political scrutiny and budget challenges in Washington.
   

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    Friday December 19
  • Intramurals - Gym
    McKinley Elementary School , 500 First St , Westfield
    7:45 am
  • Peace Play Storytime Yoga * Registration Required (Ages 2-5)
    Madison Library , 39 Keep Street , Madison
    11:00 am
  • Claus & Paws by Bond Vet
    Pet Supplies Plus Florham Park , 176 Columbia Turnpike , Florham Park
    4:00 pm
  • Wrestling: JV vs. Rahway (Away)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    5:00 pm
  • Wrestling: Varsity vs. Rahway (Away)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Summit Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers in Summit. Apply here.
  • School of Rock posted a job opening for Music Instructor - Drums in Chatham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

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