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Summit wants more detail on legal bills after vague invoice
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Most New Providence classrooms go screen-free in early checks
New Providence administrators visited 58 classrooms over 10 days and found 44 with no technology in use, an early look at the district's "Balanced by Design" screen-reduction initiative launched this school year, while a separate assessment report showed 86.4% math readiness on a new state test that is not directly comparable to prior years.
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Most New Providence classrooms go screen-free in early checks
New Providence administrators visited 58 classrooms over 10 days and found 44 with no technology in use, an early look at the district's "Balanced by Design" screen-reduction initiative launched this school year, while a separate assessment report showed 86.4% math readiness on a new state test that is not directly comparable to prior years.
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Summit wants more detail on legal bills after vague invoice
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Most New Providence classrooms go screen-free in early checks
New Providence administrators visited 58 classrooms over 10 days and found 44 with no technology in use, an early look at the district's "Balanced by Design" screen-reduction initiative launched this school year, while a separate assessment report showed 86.4% math readiness on a new state test that is not directly comparable to prior years.
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Most New Providence classrooms go screen-free in early checks
Summit High ranks 22 in Niche's 2027 NJ rankings
Summit wants more detail on legal bills after vague invoice
Summit voter guide sets Oct. 13 registration deadline
Berkeley Heights approves six police jobs despite data concerns
Tie vote sinks Berkeley Heights plan to split leadership role
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Summit wants more detail on legal bills after vague invoice
Councilmember Chantal Landman says Summit is changing how its outside law firm reports charges after more than half of a $60,644 bill was labeled simply "General," with no attorney hours or work descriptions.
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Berkeley Heights approves six police jobs despite data concerns
The Berkeley Heights Township Council approved six new police positions on Sept. 15 over transparency objections, with Council Member Andrew Moran casting the lone no vote and residents questioning the absence of public data or a fiscal impact statement.
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Tie vote sinks Berkeley Heights plan to split leadership role
The Berkeley Heights BOE split 4-4 on creating two STEAM supervisor positions, keeping the current director, while revealing $2.54 million in annual costs to educate 65 students from PILOT housing and moving to abolish a $30 GLHS parking fee in place since 2012.
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Union County offers $300 for Nov. 3 poll workers
The Union County Board of Elections is recruiting paid poll workers at $300 per day for the Nov. 3 general election, with bilingual and Republican residents especially needed.
Local Government
Summit ballot drop box moves to Morris Avenue community center
Summit's secure ballot drop box has relocated to the Summit Community Center at 100 Morris Avenue for the Nov. 3 general election, with all 24 Union County drop boxes opening Friday, Sept. 18.
Local Government
New Providence restarts property revaluation inspections
New Providence has launched a second round of borough-wide property revaluation inspections, with Professional Property Appraisers visiting every property before a December 2026 deadline to set new assessments for 2027 tax bills.
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Summit police retrained officers after license plate reader violations
Summit's annual license plate reader audits found four significant violations and one minor violation in 2024 and 16 minor violations in 2025. All but one involved case-number errors, prompting officer retraining and audit enhancements.
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Nor'easter clears Summit area after 45 mph gusts
A weekend nor'easter that lashed the Summit area with gusts up to 45 mph and heavy rain has moved out, leaving tens of thousands of power outages statewide and one death in New York City.
Public Safety
Berkeley Heights resident urges school-hours-only left-turn ban
Berkeley Heights resident Michael Leblond is urging the Town Council and Board of Education to limit a proposed left-turn ban from the Mary Kay McMillin School parking lot to school hours only, warning that an all-day restriction would push traffic onto already-busy Columbia Middle School roads.
Public Safety
Summit homeowners urged to protect against rising deed fraud scams
A new State Commission of Investigation report finds New Jersey ranks second nationally in deed-fraud cases and urges legislators to pass stalled reforms, while Union County offers a free property alert tool for Summit-area homeowners.
Public Safety
Berkeley Heights adds six police jobs as FBI data shows crime falling
The Berkeley Heights council approved a six-position police expansion on Sept. 15 without a fiscal impact statement, even as an independent analysis of FBI data shows the township's crime rates well below state and national averages.
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Mosquito spraying targets Summit recycling center Wednesday evening
Union County Mosquito Control plans to spray the Summit Recycling Center on Wednesday, Sept. 16, between 7 and 11 p.m., weather permitting.
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NJ summer layoffs top 4,400 as cuts hit near Summit
New Jersey employers announced 4,473 job cuts from June through August 2026, more than 2.5 times last summer's total, with Verizon, Novartis and other companies near Summit among those shedding workers.
Business
Berkeley Heights water bills dip despite Sept. 15 rate hike
New Jersey American Water customers in Berkeley Heights will see new rates starting Tuesday, Sept. 15, but a $9.88 monthly PFAS settlement credit will more than offset the increase for eligible water customers over the next 12 months.
Business
Berkeley Heights tennis club opens third court on Springfield Ave
Gina's Tennis World, a 43-year-old Berkeley Heights tennis club, celebrates the opening of its third court at 649 Springfield Ave. with a free grand opening event Sept. 12.
Business
Madison ZIP code ranks among nation's 99 hottest housing markets
Madison's 07940 ZIP code ranked 77th on Realtor.com's 2026 list of the nation's 99 hottest real estate markets, with a median listing price of $1,562,499 driven by tight inventory, well-capitalized buyers and direct rail access to New York City.
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Summit voter guide sets Oct. 13 registration deadline
Summit published a voter guide for the Nov. 3 General Election with an Oct. 13 registration deadline, vote-by-mail windows, early voting dates and ward-by-ward polling locations.
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Jessica Henry
News Producer
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
Jessica Henry
News Producer
Jessica is an Emmy-nominated journalist and newsroom leader with a passion for impactful storytelling. Her work has spanned both local and national media, including television news and podcast production. Throughout her career, she has led news teams across the Northeast, overseeing coverage of major breaking news events, severe weather, and high-profile investigations, while helping shape content that reached audiences across local and national platforms. She believes local journalism is the heartbeat of every community, keeping residents informed and connected when it matters most. Now based in Texas, Jessica is embracing life with her husband and newborn son while continuing her love of storytelling. Away from work, she enjoys family time on the boat, beach days, and exploring the charm of coastal towns and seaside shops.
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