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Taking a look back at what made headlines in 2011.Susan Hairston "Forever the optimist I am predicting an economy on the rebound," said Hairston, who ran for the At-Large council seat in November. She also has positive expectations on the education front in 2012 at Summit High school with, "success on academic, athletic, artistic and forensic fronts." However, in the all-important presidential race this year, Hairston declares "an Obama victory!" Patrick Hurley "Americans begin to restore their faith in America and each other," said Pat Hurley, the councilman-elect for Ward II. In 2012, "Summit builds upon an already terrific foundation …
Overlook Denies Residents' Request For Representation in Appeal Atlantic Health has denied a request from Attorney Michael Kates to "intervene" on behalf of residents during the forthcoming appeal hearings regarding Overlook Hospital's application to build a helipad on the hospital's roof. "Based upon the belief that the legitimate interest of the public and the Board of Adjustment of the City of Summit are coordinate and that the public's interest will be most adequately represented through the Board of Adjustment's attorney, Dennis Galvin Esq., your request for the appealant's consent to …
Gallery: Summit High Semi-Formal Summit High School held it's annual Semi-Formal Friday night at L'Affaire on Route 22 in Mountainside. Brayton 5th Graders Storm State Spelling Bee Two Brayton School fifth graders reached the third round of the New Jersey state spelling bee on Saturday, completing a whirlwind six weeks of competition that took them from the Summit bee to a regional round and, finally, the state spell-off in New Brunswick. Committee Details Proposed Summit High Auditorium Renovations Paul Sears, Principal of Summit High School, detailed a proposal Thursday night to …
Breast Cancer Awareness Pampering Event Esperanza Urrego, owner of Esperanza's Salon and Spa, hosted the event free of charge because she believes in giving back to the community. “Feeling beautiful is the best medicine. I was happy to help these women see that within themselves,” she said. Dozens turned out the free makeovers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Woman Who Started Anti-Domestic Violence Group Awarded Car by Oprah Toi Jackson and her close friend Karla Ridley of Cranford got the invite from Oprah's producers to come to Chicago for a Nov. 16, 2010 show taping. Jackson and …
Hill City athletes continued making waves in local sports in 2011. Take a look at how Summit teams did against the competition in the sport-by-sport breakdown below. Cross Country: For the third year in a row, the Summit girls varsity cross country team took first place in the team and individual categories at the Union County Cross Country Championships at Warinanco Park. Track and Field: Boys again won the title at the Dodgertown relays. Girls set a medley record at the April 16 Westfield Relays. Several Hilltoppers had record-setting outings at the Penn Relays. Five athletes qualified …
Jan. 20: Meet Keeper of the Dream Celine Benet Some know her as Ms. Benet, Spanish teachers. Others know her as Ms. Benet, translator. But most know her as Celine Benet: the icon of the Latino community in Summit. "To those who gifts are given, it is our duty to basically make sure that we use them to the best of our ability and give back based on those gifts," she said. "My gift is i'm bi-culturally and bi-lingual and I can bridge gaps for people." Feb. 23: Oratory Wins With Buzzer Beater Oratory Preparatory School beat Morris Catholic in basketball 59-58 on Senior Night Wednesday with a …
