Top News Stories In Summit In 2022

SUMMIT, NJ — As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to look back at some of the most interesting, and most-read, stories to come out of Summit this year.

From debates around the Broad Street West redevelopment to new businesses, 2022 was a busy year in Summit.

Check out some of the biggest Summit Patch stories from this year:

Crime/Public Safety

1 Dead Following Major Accident On Route 24 In Summit: Police

Five cars and a tractor trailer were involved in the accident with serious injuries noted at the scene on May 19. Three individuals were rescued from vehicles by fire departments, and one fatality was reported at the scene.

Body Found On Summit Bus Stop Bench: Police

The 35-year-old Summit man was found unconscious and unresponsive outside of Summit train station Aug. 12.

Former Summit Teacher Indicted For Sexually Assaulting Young Students

The retired theater teacher faces a thirteen-count indictment for sexually assaulting at least six male students, prosecutors said.

Business News

Owner Of Summit's Bull N Bear Brewery 'Frustrated' By New Restrictions

A microbrewery owner worries about the future of his business, as NJ's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control enforces new rules.

Summit Diner Ranked Best In New Jersey: Report

With its vintage diner feel and renowned Taylor ham egg and cheese sandwiches, NJ.com ranked Summit Diner as #1 in the Garden State.

Animal Hospital To Open In Summit, Launched By Union County Couple

Evin and Rick Lyons first met while interning at the Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group in Brooklyn one year after graduating from college. Now, seven years later, the couple is launching their own animal hospital right in Summit.

Government/Politics

Election Certified In Summit: Republican Wins In Close Margin

Republican Delia Hamlet defeated Councilman Danny O'Sullivan in the race for Summit's Ward 1 seat, according to official results.

Summit Residents Protest Broad St. West Design Ahead Of 6-Hour Meeting

More than 100 residents showed up at a rally and council meeting in June to protest the design of the proposed Broad Street West complex.

Community Corner

Check Out Summit's Own Sadie Sink On New Season Of 'Stranger Things'

The famous redhead from Summit can be spotted on the fourth season of the Netflix horror drama series that was released in May.

'A Fixture In Summit': Community Rallies Behind Local 'Hot Dog Man'

When a beloved hot dog vendor received a hefty fine from the Health Department with no warning, the community raised over $2K to help out.