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Latest edition · November 8, 2026
Summit Common Council hears objections to housing site
Residents questioned whether a proposed affordable housing site can handle steep slopes, drainage problems and the removal of mature trees.
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- November 1, 2026Summit mayor announces parade plans and urges bike safety
- October 25, 2026Resident presses Summit Common Council on housing costs
- October 18, 2026Summit Common Council president reaffirms housing renovation funding
- October 11, 2026Summit Common Council debates affordable housing commitments
- October 4, 2026Summit Common Council names new playground for longtime pastor
- September 27, 2026Common Council discusses veterans housing near gun range
- September 20, 2026Board approves policy changes on discipline and leave
- September 13, 2026Summit Council approves $12.6 million school notes
- August 30, 2026Board approves contracts, staffing moves, and routine business
- August 23, 2026Planning Board probes 190 River Road site design
- August 16, 2026School board approves personnel changes with two abstentions
- August 9, 2026Summit approves purchase of five police vehicles
- August 2, 2026Summit Council approves $1,175,000 fire truck purchase
- July 26, 2026Summit maps out a sponsor-backed summer slate
- July 19, 2026Council awards Tier garage repair contract
- July 12, 2026Summit awards Tier garage repair contract
- July 5, 2026Summit maps out summer events and July Fourth plans
- June 28, 2026Summit maps out summer events and backup funding
- June 21, 2026Summit Council approves $2.593 million parking bond plan
- June 14, 2026Summit council adopts 2026 budget, sets pay ordinance
- June 7, 2026Summit school board adds resignation to personnel vote