Rebuilding to Rebounding: Summit Girls Soccer Enters 2026 With Experience and Ambition

As the season begins, Summit Girls Soccer will enter the 2026 fall season with something it didn’t have a year ago: experience. By Lily Silver The Hilltoppers finished last season 6-12-1, but the team views the difficult year as an important step in its development. The lessons went beyond the scoreboard, teaching the players the importance of consistency, resilience, and staying together through challenges. Coach Kelly Klaif reminds us, “Sometimes a rebuilding year is necessary to create the foundation for future success.” And this year, the Hilltoppers aren’t just looking...

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Built on Trust, Bound for Victory

By Lily Silver There won’t be many easy nights for Summit boys soccer this fall. The Hilltoppers know that. They know the Watchung Division will demand their best every time they step onto the field, and they know that the road to the end of November will be defined by how they respond when games become difficult. So, rather than searching for one game that will define their season, Summit is preparing for all of them. “We are in the Watchung Division in Union County and every game is tough and a grind,” the coaching staff said. That mindset fits a team that has built one of its biggest strengths...

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Overlook Auxiliary Announces 2026–2027 Board of Trustees

The Overlook Auxiliary is pleased to announce its incoming Board of Trustees for the 2026–2027 term. With approximately 300 active members, the Overlook Auxiliary has contributed more than $21 million to the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center (AHOMC) community since its inception, supporting initiatives that enhance the experience of patients, caregivers, and team members. Reflecting on her two-year tenure as President, outgoing President Melissa Hartzell-Galileo shared her gratitude for the members, volunteers, Board, and supporters who make the Auxiliary’s work possible. “The most rewarding...

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Summit Student Shares History of Soldiers Memorial Field

When residents gathered at Soldiers Memorial Field recently for National Night Out and the rescheduled Fourth of July fireworks display, they returned to a place that has been at the center of Summit’s community life for more than a century. For Summit High School rising junior Cameron Aronson, the field is more than a recreation area. Aronson has spent countless hours there with family and friends, playing baseball and celebrating special events. Aronson recently shared the history of Soldiers Memorial Field with the Summit Common Council during its “Historical Minute,” explaining how the...

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Summit Diner Shines Again

A fresh shine on a 97‑year icon. The Summit Diner has completed a full exterior restoration, returning the 1939 O’Mahony structure to its original appearance after months of work funded through a national historic‑preservation grant. Michele Greberis, who owns the diner with her husband Jim, said seeing the stainless‑steel façade restored to its historic condition marks a major milestone for the family‑run business. “It’s wonderful to see the diner shine once again,” said a happy Michele. The first diner on the site opened in 1929 as a lunch wagon serving railroad workers and downtown employees....

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The Summit Foundation Invests in Access for All at the Summit YMCA

This spring, the Summit YMCA embarked on a major elevator modernization project, the latest step in the Y’s ongoing commitment to serving its members and upgrading its historic Maple Street facility. Following a comprehensive building renovation completed in 2023, the elevator project represents the next chapter in that investment, ensuring safe, reliable, and accessible service for every member who walks through the doors. Thanks to a generous $40,000 grant from The Summit Foundation, the Summit Area YMCA is able to move forward with this essential initiative, reinforcing its long-standing...

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Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Support Pathways Sister Strong Fitness Program

The Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Pathways, a program of The Connection in Summit, to support its Sister Strong Fitness Program, which provides free, individualized fitness training for women undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. Pathways offers free support, education, and wellness programs for women with cancer, creating a compassionate community where shared experiences foster healing, resilience, and personal growth. Pathways empowers women to recognize their strengths, become advocates for their own well-being, and make informed self-care...

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Samantha Pozner MD, FAAFP joins SAGE Eldercare Board

By Dr. Paula Downing SAGE Eldercare, a nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults age with independence, dignity, purpose, and connection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha B. Pozner, MD, FAAFP, to its Board of Trustees. A longtime physician in and resident of Summit, Dr. Pozner brings a deep understanding of the local community and the healthcare needs of the older adults and families SAGE serves. Her leadership, thoughtful perspective, and commitment to community service will provide valuable insight as SAGE advances its mission. “Dr. Pozner’s longstanding commitment...

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Finding Space to Breathe

Wellness in Nature at Reeves-Reed Arboretum     In a world that often feels increasingly busy and fast-paced, finding time to slow down can be a challenge. Sometimes, the simplest way to reset is to step outside—to breathe fresh air, notice the changing seasons, listen to birds singing, or simply take a walk without having anywhere else to be.   At Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, wellness begins with nature. Across 13.5 acres of gardens, woodlands, and winding paths, visitors have opportunities to pause, breathe deeply, move their bodies, engage their senses, explore their creativity,...

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