Monday, March 15, 2010
Road detoured between Silver Lake Drive and Rotary Drive.
Department of Public Works crews have finished clearing a tree that was blocking Ashland Road between Silver Lake Drive and Rotary Drive since at least Sunday. The road has now reopened but several other roads in the city are still blocked. Utility crews were still working to reopen both West End Avenue and Mountain Avenue. Fallen trees on West End Avenue east of Passaic Avenue and on Mountain Avenue at Tulip Street both took down power lines. "Residents are really upset (Mountain Avenue) is still closed," Superintendent of Public Works Paul Cascais said. No word yet on when it will reopen. Cascais said he has had a small crew working since Saturday responding to storm related issues. His crews were delayed on Ashland Road, despite the …
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Ashland Rd & Silver Lake Dr
Now Reopened
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Mountain Ave & Tulip St
Still blocked
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W End Ave & Passaic Ave
Still blocked, Local Traffic Only permitted.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
With Daylight Savings this weekend, it's the perfect time to check smoke detectors.
POLICE & FIRE|Friday, March 12
This weekend, March 13 and 14, we will all be setting our clocks to Daylight Saving Time. The time change is a good reminder to check your smoke alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 66 percent of home fire deaths that occurred between 2003-2006 were in homes without a working smoke alarm. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you're awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke. Smoke alarms must be maintained! A smoke alarm with a …
The Scott Firefighter Stair Climb supports the mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
POLICE & FIRE|Friday, March 12
Summit Career Firefighter Michael Mammone and Volunteer Firefighter Matt Klapper participated in the 19th Annual Scott Firefighter Stair Climb. The stair climb was held on March 7 at the Columbia Center in Seattle. These firefighters climbed 69 stories in full fighter gear using their self contained breathing apparatus for breathing. There was a spare bottle of breathing air available on the 40th floor if needed. The Scott Firefighter Stair Climb supports the mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, raising money through sponsorships, individual and department fundraising, and entry fees. "I'm proud of their commitment to this event and their personal sacrifice both physically and financially," Chief Joseph Houck said of his men. In …
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Police arrested two East Orange boys in North Caldwell after an all-night manhunt.
The nine-hour manhunt for two juveniles—one missing since July—suspected of stealing a car from Summit and breaking into others Tuesday night in North Caldwell, ended Wednesday morning when the two 16-year-olds were caught trying to flag down motorists on Mountain Avenue. According to Chief Mark Deuer, the police were notified Wednesday morning at about 7 a.m. of two black males who were trying to catch a ride as they walked along Mountain Avenue in North Caldwell. A short time later, they were apprehended without incident at the bottom of the county road near Route 23 in Cedar Grove, Deuer said. "It went smooth," the chief said. "They saw them on the side of the road and about four or five [police] cars pulled up and they were arrested …
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
19-year-old also charged with use of fake identification to purchase alcohol.
On Feb. 23, police received a report of theft of personal belongings from a locker at the YMCA sometime between 9:50 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Total value of belongings which included articles of clothing, keys, boots, coat and Verizon cell phone was approximately $860. On Feb. 23, police arrested Deborah Flaherty, 40 of Boonton, at Summit Police Headquarters for Contempt of Court. On Feb. 24, police arrested Jarrell Campbell, 27 of Plainfield, at Summit Police Headquarters for Contempt of Court. On Feb. 26, police arrested Hampton Terry, 54 of Union, at Springfield Avenue for Contempt of Court, Trespassing and Criminal Mischief. On Feb. 26, police arrested Paul Peronard, 35 of Chatham, at Beechwood road for Contempt of Court. On Feb. …
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Baltusrol Rd & Malvern Dr
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Several policemen and firemen were honored by the council for their actions in medical emergencies.
Mayor Jordan Glatt pronounced March to be Red Cross Month at last night's city council meeting. There he congratulated Christie Hodde, the executive director of the Colonial Crossroads Chapter, and commended the organization for outstanding service. "Last year the chapter responded to 17 emergencies … gave 4,500 free rides to seniors to medical appointments," Glatt said. "The Red Cross depends on support from the public to continue its humanitarian work." Hodde responded by acknowledging the different services the organization provides. "We not only responded to two large fires, but in the same week we were sending disaster volunteers down to Cape May, and sent our first international volunteer who went to Haiti," she said. "We are not …
Monday, March 1, 2010
Wallet stolen from jacket pocket contained $5-10 in cash, bank card and identification.
On Feb. 17, police arrested Carle A. Dangelo, 27 of Scotch Plains, arrested at Broad Street and Gary Road for Driving While Suspended. On Feb. 17, police arrest Else Quiguango, 40 of Hyattsville, Md., arrested at Broad Street and South Street for Driving While Suspended and Obstruction of Windshield for Vision. On Feb. 18. police arrested Leslie M. Eckman, 45 of New Providence, arrested at Ashland Road and Larned Road for Driving While Intoxicated. On Feb. 18, police arrested Victor M. Dembinski, 24 of Union, at Morris Avenue and Kent Place Boulevard for Driving While Intoxicated and Careless Driving. On Feb. 19, police arrested Elizabeth I. Shields, 31 of Elizabeth, Morris Avenue and Springfield Avenue for Possession of 50 Grams or Less …
Monday, February 22, 2010
Police received report of a bottle of the $30 whiskey stolen from a Summit Avenue liquor store.
On Feb. 9, police arrested Jeffrey Michael Jakubik, 41, of Holland, Pa., at Springfield Avenue for forgery. Jakubik was charged with second degree check fraud. On Feb. 11, police arrested Juan Bolivar Quito Jerez, 26, of Baltimore, Md., at Oxbow Lane for contempt of court. On Feb. 11, police arrested Pelvin Harris, 41, of Morristown, Union Place for contempt of court. On Feb 15, police received a report of the shoplifting of a 750 ml bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey valued at $30 from a Summit Avenue liquor store. The suspect was gone when police arrived.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Oregon-based Emergency Services Consulting International awarded bid.
Common Council approved a recommendation from the Safety Committee to award a bid to Emergency Services Consulting International of Wilsonville, Oregon, to conduct a shared services feasibility study between the Summit Fire Department and the Millburn Fire Department. The project would cost $48,870 to conduct. However, Fire Chief Joseph Houck said Summit and Millburn will be applying for a SHARE grant from the state once both municipalities approve the awarding of the bid "This is the time, this is the place and I think we need to move forward," Houck said. The resolution does state that the city's share of this study would not exceed $2,443.50. So if the two municipalities are not awarded the grant, council would have to pass a new …
Monday, February 15, 2010
Mauricio Vargas-Sibaja, 32, was arrested at Weaver Street on Feb. 4.
On Feb. 2, police arrested Ishaq Saleem, 19, of Plainfield, at Rt. 78 West for driving on a suspended license. On Feb. 4, police arrested Robert H. Fontaine, 43, of Elizabeth, at Summit Avenue and Rt. 124 for driving on a suspended license. On Feb. 4, police arrested Mauricio Vargas-Sibaja, 32, of Summit, at Weaver Street for simple assault. On Feb. 4 police arrested Stefano Tempesta, 19, of Summit, at Summit Police Headquarters on a charge of receiving stolen property. On Feb. 4, police arrested Robert Fontaine, 43, of Elizabeth, at Summit Avenue and Rt. 124 for driving on a suspended license. On Feb. 5, police arrested Michael Ian Conde, 38, of Summit, at Broad Street and Summit Avenue for contempt of court.
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