Public Safety

Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Public Safety

Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Public Safety

Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Families lining a downtown street in Summit, New Jersey with storefronts visible.

Public Safety

Morris Avenue block closed Thursday afternoon in downtown Summit

Summit Police closed Morris Avenue between Broad Street and Maple Street on Thursday, July 9, until approximately 4 p.m., with detours in place; the department did not release a reason for the closure.

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

New storms threaten Summit area as crews continue recovery from July 3 damage

The National Weather Service forecasts another round of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding for the Summit area from Thursday, July 10 through Saturday, July 12, as the region still recovers from the July 3 storm that left hundreds without power and closed roads across multiple towns.

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Leaning utility poles with downed power lines draped across a sidewalk, with fallen tree limbs and debris.

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Chatham storm recovery nears completion as power outages dwindle

Chatham Borough officials report 98% of storm-related power outages have been restored five days after a severe July 3 storm, with JCP&L targeting full restoration by 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9.

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

Mountain Avenue repaving begins after failed road work, final closure set for Thursday

Mountain Avenue in Berkeley Heights is being repaved for the second time after most pavement samples from last summer's work failed quality testing; the final full road closure is expected Thursday, July 9, at Plainfield Avenue, with all work wrapping up by July 14.

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Red brick Summit City Hall building with American flag, viewed from the parking lot.

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Summit residents warned of fake zoning emails demanding wire payments

The City of Summit is warning residents with active zoning or planning board applications that scammers are sending fraudulent letters and emails impersonating city staff and demanding wire transfers, part of a nationwide phishing scheme flagged by the FBI.

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Officials gathered in an emergency communications center with large monitors on the wall showing weather maps and surveillance feeds.

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Storm recovery stretches into second week as crews restore power across Summit area

The Morris County 9-1-1 Center handled more than 4,000 calls in just 4.5 hours during the July 3 storm, and Gov. Mikie Sherrill visited emergency operations on July 5 as thousands of Summit-area residents remained without power days later.

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

An orange diamond-shaped Road Work Ahead construction warning sign against a blue sky.

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Summit drivers should expect road work delays this week

Nine Summit intersections have active construction zones Wednesday through Friday, July 8–10, with PSEG and three other contractors working on utility and improvement projects across the city.

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

A tree-lined commercial street with parked cars and shops on both sides.

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Summit storm recovery enters final stretch as power returns, road closures remain

JCP&L confirmed Tuesday, July 7, that power has been restored to all larger outage areas in Summit, but smaller pockets affecting fewer than 20 customers may not be fixed until Thursday, July 9, as the city enters its fifth day of storm recovery with 14 road closures still active.

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Residential street with large piles of fallen tree branches and storm debris along both curbs.

Public Safety

Storm cleanup underway across Summit-area towns as crews collect debris and restore power

Four days after a severe storm knocked out power to 325,000 northern New Jersey customers, DPW crews in New Providence, Chatham Township, Madison, and Summit began one-pass debris collection while more than 1,400 area households remained in the dark.

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read