Police Address Akey Rumors, New Council Members Elected Top Local News

Police: We Did Not Escort Assistant Principal Out of Summit High School

Rumors surrounding the resignation of Summit High School Assistant Principal Anthony Akey have prompted the Summit Police Department to issue a statement addressing the matter. 

Lizza Bests Vernotico for Second Ward Common Council Seat

Republican Sandra Lizza bested Democratic opponent Mike Vernotico to win a seat on Summit's Common Council. Lizza garnered 1,548 votes to Vernotico's 1,274.

Featuring Affordable Fashions, Femmebot Opens In Summit

Just in time for the holiday season, Summit's newest clothing boutique, Femmebot, opened Thursday at 371 Springfield Ave. in Summit.

Pair Accused of Car Burglaries, Theft, Armed Robbery

Two Elizabeth men have been accused of a series of vehicle theftsand burglaries that have occurred over the last several months in Summit, police said.

Highland Drive Construction Sounds Like 'War Zone,' Neighbors Say

Residents of Highland Drive say the noise emanating from the construction of a new home on the street has become "nearly unbearable." 

Aquatic Center Parking Lot Improvements Move Forward

At its meeting Wednesday evening, the Summit Common Council unanimously approved a bond ordinance that will appropriate $500,000 for the improvement of the Family Aquatic Center parking lot.

Beadluxe Closes After a Decade in Summit

Beadluxe, a design-your-own jewelry studio that has become a haven for birthday parties and ladies nights out, will close its Summit location Sunday, Nov. 17 after a decade in business on Springfield Avenue.