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Greetings Summit! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How strong is Summit boys soccer heading into this fall?
  • See how Summit's home prices compare to New Jersey's priciest suburbs.

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Built on Trust, Bound for Victory (tapinto.net) — Summit High's boys soccer team is gearing up for a grueling Watchung Division schedule and is calling on local fans to pack the stands this fall. With nearly its entire defense returning and five senior captains leading, the Hilltoppers are leaning on trust, chemistry, and community support as they chase a deep postseason run.
   

• Want to live in one of NJ's wealthiest suburbs? It'll cost you (northjersey.com) — If you own or hope to buy in Summit, new data confirms just how pricey the market has become, with typical home values around $1.46 million and double‑digit annual gains. Summit now ranks among the nation's wealthiest suburbs, outpacing other high-end New Jersey towns like Westfield, Tenafly, Princeton, and Ridgewood.
   

📸 Around Summit

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Summit

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday August 19
  • Flower Arranging →
    Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Berkeley Heights. Apply here.
  • Lapp Group posted a job opening for Facilities Project Manager (Manufacturing) in Florham Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • Springfield Library Announces Full Slate of Late‑August Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults (tapinto.net)

Mountainside

  • Sweet Success: Mountainside Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Community FoodBank. (tapinto.net)
  • From Navy Minesweepers to Preserving Mountainside History, Scott Daniels Reflects on a Lifetime of Service (tapinto.net)

Livingston

  • How To Drive When School Buses Approach: Livingston Cops Share Traffic Tips As First Day Of Class Nears (patch.com)

Ok Summit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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