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🌱 Patch AM: Stay Safe Over The Holidays With Help From The Summit Fire Department

You won't want to miss FREE Family Orchestral Concert on the Summit Patch calendar

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Good morning Summit! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Summit firefighters share key tips to prevent holiday-season home fires.
  • How close did masked suspects come to breaking into Summit cars?
  • How Summit’s Teddy Mixon earned statewide All-State soccer recognition

Also on today's calendar: FREE Family Orchestral Concert and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: A snow shower in the p.m., with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 36, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 39 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stay Safe Over The Holidays With Help From The Summit Fire Department (patch.com) — Summit residents are being urged by the Summit Fire Department to take extra care with holiday lights, candles, and Christmas trees as fire risks rise this time of year. Chief Eric Evers highlights simple steps like discarding damaged light strands, using flame-resistant decorations, and keeping well-watered trees away from heat sources to keep local homes safe throughout the season.
   

• Two Masked Suspects Flee Empty-Handed During Larned Road Burglary Attempt (tapinto.net) — Summit police are investigating an early-morning attempted burglary on Larned Road, where two masked suspects tried but failed to enter locked luxury vehicles before fleeing. Recent nearby incidents and one arrest highlight a pattern of car-related crimes, prompting police to urge Summit residents to secure vehicles and stay vigilant.
   

• All-State Third Team boys soccer selections, 2025 (nj.com subscription) — Summit High School junior defender Teddy Mixon has been named to NJ Advance Media’s 2025 Boys Soccer All-State Third Team after anchoring a back line that allowed just 15 goals and recorded 10 shutouts. His play helped Summit finish 15-4-1, win the Union County Conference Watchung Division, and reach both the Union County Tournament semifinals and the North 2, Group 3 final.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi there, I’m in Summit, looking for someone to do plumbing.
    Have some steam radiators that need valves and hookups for apartment. (Nextdoor Briant Park)
  • I am looking for a carpenter sho can fix my barista’
    book cas as I have all the hardwear. It slides into the fop so can keep books and. Closes in it Estiment or come to see it. Need done as soon as… (Nextdoor Edgewood Heights)
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in Summit. Apply here.
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • Wardlaw+Hartridge Students Attend Empire MUN Conference (tapinto.net)

Berkeley Heights

  • HOLIDAY SPIN: What Berkeley Heights Shoppers Should Know Before Gifting an E-Bike or E-Scooter (tapinto.net)
  • Amy L. Peck, Katrin U. Schatz and Mary T. Costigan Named 2026 Lexology Client Choice Award Winners (jacksonlewis.com)
  • CSG Law adds former Rutgers VP of labor relations (njbiz.com)

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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

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