East Summit Association
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East Summit Association: Past Meeting & Events
ESA General Meeting - April 25th, 2017 at the Community Center on 100 Morris Avenue. Featured guests included Khurram Dara, president of the Summit Taxpayers Association, and Mayor Nora Radest. Khurram emphasized the purpose of the taxpayers association is, among other roles, a watchdog organization to insure all Summit residences are represented in taxation decisions. Mayor Radest discussed several topics. First confirming the 6 rating of Jefferson school, the Mayor stated a better job needs to be done to promote the highlights the school has to offer, especially when new residents purchase homes in East Summit. In addition, the City of Summit is aware of the several zoning violations on Ashwood Avenue near the school. Sewer issues were also discussed, with improvements implemented throughout the city to alleviate odors and blockages. A new sidewalk will be constructed under the bridge on Springfield avenue leading to downtown to facilitate flow of pedestrian traffic from East Summit.
The Fall 2016 General Meeting was held on October 27th at the Community Center on 100 Morris Ave. Mayor Radest provided useful information to the ESA on web sites used to rate the Jefferson school. Currently, Jefferson School rates 38th in a key performance metric among peer schools among well over 1000 schools across the state, ranked among the other schools in Summit (despite a 6 rating on great schools). Common Council candidates Steve Bowman and Mike Vartan fielded questions from ESA members. Steve Bowman was elected in November.
Neighborhood Watch
ESA encourages residents to become involved in Summit's Neighborhood watch program. Kickoff meeting held on Wednesday, April 25th, at 7:30pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. Retired NJ State Police Capt. Howie Butt, coordinator for Neighborhood Watch/New Jersey, will be the quest speaker. Summit Police Sergeant Ron Martin plans to share a wealth of information. For more information, please contact the Summit Police Crime Prevention Officer Charlie Daly email.
POLICE UPDATE: Several thefts from unlocked automobiles in residential driveways continue to be reported. Also, there was a home burglary attempt in the area. Please continue to lock your cars and homes.
If you would like to become a member of ESA or have any questions or comments please contact us.
Please join Summit residents, family, friends, and colleagues for the dedication of the Guida Gymnasium on Wednesday April 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The dedication is in memory of Domenic D. Guida, a long time Recreation Director, coach, mentor, and a founding member of the East Summit Association.
Briant Park clean up: Saturday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All volunteers are welcome. For more information please contact Anton Evers at: abevers908@verizon.net. Rain date is Sunday, April 22.
We were very active in the efforts to stop plans te reactivate long abandoned Rahway Valley Rail Line for freight/trash hauling and remain active in the ongoing effort to convert the tracks to a Bike and Walking Trail, known as the Summit Park Line project.
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