Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Honored for 64 Years of Service

The Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad’s 64 years of service were recognized at the October 6 Common Council meeting, where Mayor Elizabeth Fagan issued a proclamation designating September 2026 as Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad Month.

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Scouts soak up the adventure and enjoy the picture-perfect scenery.

November 2026

Summit Scouts Complete Adirondack Canoe Expedition

A crew of six Boy Scouts and two adult leaders from Troop 67 in Summit recently completed a five-day canoe expedition through New York’s Adirondack Park after summer wildfires forced the cancellation of a Northern Tier high-adventure trek in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters. The Scouts had spent nearly two years preparing for the trip.

Guests gather around tables for lunch and conversation.

November 2026

MEMORY CAFE OFFERS CONNECTION IN SUMMIT

“The Gathering Place,” a monthly Memory Cafe in Summit, offers people living with dementia and their caregivers a welcoming place to enjoy lunch, music, gentle exercise and conversation together.

Scan to express interest in adult facilitator training.

November 2026

Imagine Trains Nearly 50 People to Support Neighbors Through Grief

Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, trained nearly 50 community members, adult volunteers and local youth this summer to expand grief support resources across New Jersey.

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Visitors contributed words and drawings to the Love Always installation at Millburn Free Library.

November 2026

Love Always Takes Art Beyond Gallery Walls

From gallery walls to a library display and postcards discovered around town, Love Always uses art to connect people and support charitable causes.

November 2026

November at Summit Free Public Library

Summit Free Public Library’s November calendar features creative workshops, music, book discussions and activities for children and teens.

November 2026

Youth Chorus Brings Local Voices to Times Square

One hundred New Jersey Youth Chorus singers took their talents to Times Square October 10, performing alongside members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in a celebration of music, soccer and community.

Employees of Clyde Paul Agency, Inc.’s Summit and New Providence locations joined forces at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence to support organ and tissue donor families through the Wrapped in Love program.

November 2026

Clyde Paul Agency Volunteers Bring Comfort to Organ Donor Families

Employees of Clyde Paul Agency, Inc. recently gathered at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence to support families of deceased organ and tissue donors through its Wrapped in Love program.

November 2026

OLD GUARD ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SPEAKERS

Artificial intelligence, prehistoric wildlife and New Jersey’s colonial taverns are among the topics on the Summit Area Old Guard’s November schedule.

A group gathers at Stirling Lodge #2392 for the Special Needs Carnival, one of two recent events supported by Elks members from the East Central District.

November 2026

Area Elks Host Free Events for Residents with Special Needs

Elks lodges across the East Central District recently brought residents together for two events serving children and adults with special needs, along with their families, caregivers and educators.

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