Ellen Dickson

Community Garden in Full Swing

RobertKopacz — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:08:24 +0000

Summit’s Community Gardens are in full swing! Ellen dropped by to cheer on the gang while they were setting up and get ready for a great summer crop. Enjoy the gallery below.

Merck Officially Opens in Summit

RobertKopacz — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:09:43 +0000

Merck held a dedication ceremony of its new Animal Health Division Global Headquarters at the iconic complex on the corner of River Road and Morris Avenue yesterday, May 14th. Merck representatives welcomed not only Mayor Dickson, but Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Seventh District Congressman Leonard Lance, State Assembly members Nancy Munoz and David Bramnick, and State Senator Thomas Kean. The facility will bring 300 new jobs to Summmit.

You can read more about it here.

Governor Christie and Five Former Governors Attend Fundraiser for Liberty Hall Museum

RobertKopacz — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:21:35 +0000

Attendees at a special fundraiser for the Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University this past Monday, April 29th had a special treat: Not only was governor Christie in attendance, but so were five former New Jersey governors: Jim Florio, Thomas Kean, Donald DiFrancesco, Jim McGreevey and Richard Codey. The museum is housed in the pre-Revolutionary War home of New Jersey’s first governor, William Livingston, and six following generations of the Livingston and Kean families.

Congressman Lance Stops by for the Street Fair

RobertKopacz — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:42:38 +0000

Thousands came to Summit on Sunday, April 28th to enjoy the fine food, crafts, and activities for children at The Summit Spring Street Fair. Our representative in Congress, Leonard Lance, stopped by and joined Ellen to take in the sites and sounds. He’s pictured here on Springfield Avenue with Ellen and three local residents who are enjoying the day.

If you missed, get an eyeful from these photo galleries in the Independent Press and Summit Patch.

What’s in Store for the Library?

RobertKopacz — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:48:17 +0000

The revolution in information technology over the past few years makes some wonder about the role of the local public library in today’s socity. In this edition of the Mayor’s show, Ellen speaks with Susan Peramahos, the new director of the Summit Public Library, and Ruth Hamann, Head of the Library Board of Trustees, about Summit’s Library and what the future might hold (30 minutes).

School District’s Capital Spending Plan Considered

RobertKopacz — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:03:46 +0000

There has been much talk about the Summit School District’s proposed $22.6 million five year capital spending plan. The plan will be up for consideration at the Board of School Estimate meeting on May 13th, at 7:30 pm in City Hall. Please share these links with your fellow residents. We welcome the views of all Summit residents on this proposal. If you need more information you can find it at this page on the School District’s website. A PDF of the five year plan is available for download here.

The District anticipates funding the capital plan with a bond issuance, analysis of which can be found in this PDF.

A New and Long-Needed Traffic Light Comes to Summit

RobertKopacz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:23:00 +0000

In a welcome move, Union County installed and placed into operation a traffic light on the challenging three-way intersection of Broad Street, Clark Street and Springfield Avenue. The intersection, which often provided challenges for drivers trying to turn left onto Broad Street when travelling west on Springfield, should help make the intersection safer and improve traffic flow there.

Summit Board of School Estimate Approves $60.5 Million Budget

RobertKopacz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:02:25 +0000

The Summit Board of School Estimate Approved a $60.5 million budget for the 2013-2014 school year which translates into a $31.89 tax increase on the average home in Summit. To learn more, read the story on the Alternative Press.

Mayor Dickson Nominates Nancy Munoz at Union County Republican Convention

RobertKopacz — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:31:59 +0000

The Union County GOP held its Convention on Monday, March 4th in Garwood, NJ. Mayor Dickson had the pleasure of nominating Nancy Munoz for re-election to the New Jersey Assembly representing the 21st District. The Republicans also nominated Governor Christie (who attended and spoke at the Convention) for re-election.

Info Concerning the Coming Storm

RobertKopacz — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:08:55 +0000

The coming inclement weather will generate high winds. Forecasters are telling us the strongest winds will be arriving in our area between 2pm and 7pm. If your power goes out, the number to call is 1-888-544-4877.