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Public Safety

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Public Safety

New Providence paving begins today on 12 streets

New Providence published its paving schedule for 12 residential streets over three days starting Thursday, Aug. 27, following milling that began the week of Aug. 20.

August 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

New Providence police move to temporary home while new HQ is built

The New Providence Police Department has temporarily relocated to 1 Academy Street, the former Borough Hall, while a new headquarters is constructed with an expected fall 2028 completion.

August 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Public Safety

Donor's gift will provide ballistic vest for Union County K9 Kona

Dr. Cesar DePaço donated $3,800 for a ballistic vest for K9 Kona, a Union County Sheriff's Office patrol dog based in Summit that serves all 21 county municipalities, bringing his total contributions for the dog to $14,300.

August 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Public Safety

Madison activates flashing pedestrian beacons at two crosswalks

Madison, NJ, activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at two crosswalks on Aug. 20, giving pedestrians LED-powered alerts to warn drivers at uncontrolled intersections on Rosedale Avenue and Ridgedale Avenue.

August 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

Summit police log four DWI arrests, strangulation charge

Summit police made four DWI arrests between July 20 and Aug. 16, including one involving an unconscious driver found in a vehicle stopped near Broad and Walnut streets, and also filed assault and strangulation charges against a Summit man.

August 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Public Safety

Summit fire chief: check smoke alarms before college move-in

Summit Fire Chief Brian Harnois issued a campus fire safety advisory on Aug. 17 with move-in tips for college-bound students, citing NFPA data showing an average of 3,198 dorm fires per year nationally.

August 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Public Safety

Summit debates pay raise for crossing guards ahead of school start

Summit officials are debating whether to raise pay for the city's 29 school crossing guards from $25 to $27.22 per shift before classes resume Sept. 8, citing staffing shortages and a $63 million city budget that supporters say can absorb the modest increase.

August 17, 2026 · 2 min read

Public Safety

Berkeley Heights police boost DWI patrols through Sept. 7

The Berkeley Heights Police Department is participating in the statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign from Aug. 12 through Sept. 7, with increased DWI patrols leading up to Labor Day.

August 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

Summit opens three cooling centers as heat index climbs toward 104°F

Summit has issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Friday with heat index values up to 104°F and opened three cooling centers at City Hall, the public library and the Community Center.

August 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Two-lane road curving uphill past traffic signals, a railroad crossing gate, and trees.

Public Safety

Missing Madison man found dead in Summerhill Park

Cavan Londergan, 49, of Parsippany, the man reported missing in Madison on Monday, was found dead Tuesday night in Summerhill Park; the Morris County Prosecutor's Office says the death is not believed to be suspicious.

August 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Public Safety

Union County Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting Summit-area residents

The Union County Sheriff's Office warned Summit-area residents on Aug. 5 about callers impersonating Sheriff's Officers and demanding payment for service of process or missed jury duty; a parallel Morris County warning covers Chatham and Madison.

August 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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Public Safety

Madison police seek help locating missing 49-year-old man

Madison Police are asking Summit-area residents to help locate Cavan Londergan, 49, last known to be in Madison on Aug. 3; anyone with information should call (973) 593-3000.

August 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

Summit reports zero home burglaries, sharp drop in vehicle crime through first half of 2026

Summit Police Chief Ryan Peters told the Common Council on July 28 that the city recorded zero home burglaries, just two vehicle thefts, and only four motor vehicle break-ins through the first half of 2026, while arrests rose to 72.

July 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Public Safety

Two battery incidents in four days prompt Summit fire safety alert

The City of Summit issued a safety alert Tuesday, July 28, after an e-bike fire inside a residence over the weekend and a hoverboard improperly dumped at the Transfer Station, urging residents to follow safe charging and disposal practices for lithium-ion batteries.

July 29, 2026 · 2 min read

An SUV drives through deep standing water on a flooded road during heavy rain.

Public Safety

Flood Watch returns to New Providence as third storm in 10 days threatens flash flooding

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Union County through Wednesday morning, July 29, the third flood alert in 10 days for the Summit area, with 2 to 5 inches of rain possible and the New Providence OEM urging residents to clear storm drains and avoid flooded roads.

July 28, 2026 · 2 min read