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Summit Downtown, Inc. has been awarded a $150,000 Main Street New Jersey District Transformation Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the organization announced. The grant, the largest awarded to date to SDI, will fund a series of infrastructure and technology upgrades aimed at improving the downtown experience for residents, visitors, and businesses. Funding is made possible through the support of Gov. Phil Murphy and his administration. Planned projects include the paving and restoration of a key downtown alleyway, infrastructure upgrades to the Summit Farmers Ma…

The Summit Farmers Market is back and better than ever, welcoming the community every Sunday from April 27 through December 21, from 8am-1pm— now including Thanksgiving weekend! Located in Park & Shop Lot #1 at the corner of DeForest Avenue and Woodland Avenue, the market remains a vibrant Sunday destination for fresh produce, handcrafted food & treats, and great local connections. This season, the market features its largest lineup yet, with more than 60 vendors participating each week. Shoppers can enjoy an expanded variety of high-quality products from both returning favorites…

The Summit office, which has consistently led its region in fundraising for the foundation, will host its Annual Ballroom Dance Theater Show on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at Dolan Hall at St. Elizabeth University in Morristown. This year’s theme, “The Dance Machine Show,” will feature Pro-Am dancers of all ages and skill levels performing a wide range of styles, including waltz, foxtrot, salsa, swing, and hip hop. Each routine is choreographed and costumed, offering a lively, family-friendly production. Karen Howells, Vice President and Sales Leader at the Summit office…

In celebration of National Preservation Month, the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will host an informal open house on Thursday, May 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Local History Room of the Westfield Memorial Library, 550 E. Broad Street. Residents are encouraged to drop in during the two-hour event with preservation-related questions such as researching a home’s history, designing historically appropriate renovations, and the process for designating historic properties. Members of the HPC, Westfield Historical Society and the Westfield Memorial Library will be on han…

Westfield High School 12th grader Garrett Gao has advanced as a finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, having met academic and other standards to become eligible for scholarships. The selection of 7,100 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 finalists nationwide is now in progress with scholarship winners and National Merit Scholars to be announced over the next few months.