Laurie Collyer (born 1967) is an American film director and screenwriter.
88-566: Born in Summit, New Jersey , she grew up in Mountainside, New Jersey and attended Oberlin College . After working at a series of odd jobs, she went to film school at New York University . She is best known for writing and directing Sherrybaby , for which actress Maggie Gyllenhaal received a Golden Globe nomination. She also directed the film Nuyorican Dream in 1999. She is in development to direct
176-587: A ridge in northern – central New Jersey, the city is located within the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions, and also borders both Essex and Morris counties in the Passaic Valley region. Summit is a commercial hub and commuter town for New York City. As of the 2020 United States census , the city's population was 22,719, an increase of 1,262 (+5.9%) from the 2010 census count of 21,457, which in turn reflected an increase of 326 (+1.5%) from
264-518: A student–teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Allen W. Roberts Elementary School with 676 students in grades PreK–6, Salt Brook Elementary School with 607 students in grades K–6, New Providence Middle School with 398 students in grades 7–8 and New Providence High School with 666 students in grades 9–12. The middle school and high school share
352-722: A bridge over the Arthur Kill in Linden . Summit operates under the city form of municipal government; one of 15 (of the 564) municipalities statewide that use this form. On April 11, 1899, Summit voters adopted as the Charter of the City of Summit the Statute of 1899 applicable to cities of less than 12,000 population. On December 15, 1987, the New Jersey Legislature enacted a law that repealed
440-458: A comedy-drama Furlough , starring Tessa Thompson , Melissa Leo , and Whoopi Goldberg . This article about a United States film director born in the 1960s is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Summit, New Jersey Summit is the northernmost city of Union County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , located within the New York metropolitan area . Situated on
528-552: A common building and some of the same facilities (art rooms, auditorium, east wing, west wing, gyms, music rooms, TV production room, cafeteria). During the 2007–08 school year, New Providence Middle School was recognized with the National Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education , the highest award an American school can receive. The district's high school
616-618: A countywide basis are: Clerk Joanne Rajoppi (D, Union Township, 2025), Sheriff Peter Corvelli (D, Kenilworth , 2026) and Surrogate Christopher E. Hudak (D, Clark , 2027). As of September 16, 2022, there were a total of 9,997 registered voters in New Providence, of which 3,190 (31.9% vs. 48% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 2,852 (28.5% vs. 15.98%) were registered as Republicans and 3,889 (38.9% vs. 34.78%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 66 voters registered to other parties, such as Libertarians or Greens . Among
704-508: A crest of a "summit ridge", removing "an impenetrable tangle of wild vines ... and myriads of rattlesnakes", to build a house with a view of New York City, The Times Building , and the Brooklyn Bridge . The present-day incarnation of Summit, known formally as the City of Summit, was incorporated on April 11, 1899. During this time, Summit was the home of America's "antivice crusader", Anthony Comstock , who moved there about 1880 and built
792-561: A family was $ 117,053. Males had a median income of $ 85,625 versus $ 46,811 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 62,598. About 2.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. Corporate residents of Summit include: The Summit Opera House was built in the 1890s by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as meeting place and dry entertainment hall. It currently houses Winberie's restaurant on
880-497: A film based on the story of Julia Butterfly Hill and the redwood tree Luna , which is to star Rachel Weisz . She has also written the screenplay of an upcoming adaptation of Sara Zarr 's novel Story of a Girl . In 2013, she directed Sunlight Jr. , starring Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon . In 2015, she directed The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe , which stars Kelli Garner , Susan Sarandon , Emily Watson , Jeffrey Dean Morgan , and Eva Amurri Martino . In 2018, she directed
968-417: A focal point for the community, and the lack of serious injuries when the church's balcony collapsed in 1759 was deemed to be an example of divine intervention , leading residents to change the area's name to New Providence. According to local tradition, George Washington spent the night in a local home, which still stands to this day. Supposedly, the local stream, Salt Brook, is named for an incident when
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#17329020267991056-531: A house in 1892 at 35 Beekman Road, where he died in 1915. In the 19th century, Summit served as a nearby getaway spot for wealthy residents of New York City in search of fresh air. Weekenders or summer vacationers would reach Summit by train and relax at large hotels and smaller inns and guest houses. Calvary Episcopal Church was built in 1894–1895; the New York Times called it a "handsome new house of worship". Silk weaving, which had thrived as an industry in
1144-454: A license, with plans to use the money raised to pay for improvements to recreation areas. Liquor licenses were granted in 2015 to a pair of restaurants, ending a 100-year period in which the borough had no on-premises liquor licenses. The 2011 film Win Win is set at New Providence High School, having been written by Tom McCarthy and Joe Tiboni, two former students at the school. According to
1232-509: A name later shortened to Summit. The railroad allowed Summit to outgrow neighboring New Providence, which didn't have a train station. In 1868, a hotel named "The Summit House" burned beside the railroad. In 1869, Summit and New Providence separated and the Summit area was incorporated as the "Township of Summit". In the late 19th century, the area began shifting from farmland to wealthy estates; in 1892, renowned architect C. Abbott French cleared away
1320-518: A namesake of the town) on what is now called Kent Place Boulevard. He lived there until 1847. Today, the lodge is part of a large mansion, at 50 Kent Place Boulevard, opposite Kent Place School . In 1837, the Morris and Essex Railroad , which became the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and is now NJ Transit 's Morris and Essex Lines , was built over what was then called "The Summit" hill,
1408-551: A segment of the abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad (RVRR). The park will connect the central business district, another public park, walkways, and nature areas while offering a view of the Manhattan skyline. Approved in December 2020, the park's creation is fully funded by foundation grants and individual and corporate donations. Its creation is guided by the non-profit Summit Park Line Foundation. A footbridge over Morris Avenue in Summit
1496-431: A shift in the city becoming politically competitive between the two parties. In 2005, star baseball athlete Willie Wilson and former Summit graduate returned to Summit High School . Wilson said: "To me, Summit is a special place ... It's where it all began and I have great memories. This is where I want to help kids and youth baseball, and I want my own son and daughter to come and help me create something here." During
1584-411: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by New Providence is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of
1672-626: A stronghold of the Republican Party for years. From 1921 to 2001, no Democrats served in elected office and very few ran for office. The real elections occurred in the Republican primary. In 2001, two Democratic candidates were elected to council: Michel Bitritto won in Ward I and Jordan Glatt won the at-large seat. Summit had never elected a Democrat as mayor until 2003, when Jordan Glatt was elected. New Providence, New Jersey New Providence
1760-422: A sweeping Republican victory in the election, the citizens of the eastern portion of the city claimed they had been gerrymandered by the city's Republican leadership in mayor Elmer J. Bennett and council president Frank Lehr. The eastern half of the city was more ethnically diverse and with a predominately Democratic voter base. As such Joseph R. Angelo was proclaimed the "Mayor of East Summit" and citizens sued
1848-685: A turnout of 79.5% (vs. 72.3% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 71.3% of the vote (2,468 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 27.0% (935 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (60 votes), among the 3,516 ballots cast by the borough's 8,298 registered voters (53 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 2,559 votes (58.8% vs. 41.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,361 votes (31.3% vs. 50.6%), Independent Chris Daggett with 393 votes (9.0% vs. 5.9%) and other candidates with 21 votes (0.5% vs. 0.8%), among
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#17329020267991936-422: A two-year term of office, while the six ward members serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with one seat in each ward up for election each year. The council elects from its membership a president and a president pro tem, each serving a one-year term. The president presides at all council meetings, and the president pro tem presides in the president's absence. The president pro tem also serves as acting mayor in
2024-474: Is a borough on the northwestern edge of Union County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . It is located on the Passaic River , which forms the county boundary with Morris County bordering Chatham Township . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 13,650, an increase of 1,479 (+12.2%) from the 2010 census count of 12,171, which in turn reflected increase of 264 (+2.2%) from
2112-704: Is available at the Watchung stables, located in the Watchung Reservation since the 1930s. The city supports a program of public art organized by Summit Public Art, a volunteer-based city organization founded in 2002, whose mission is to bring art to public spaces throughout Summit. In 2019, the city was encouraging artists, including singer-songwriters, to perform at local venues in the downtown area, as part of its Summit Street Sounds program. In October 2024, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that Summit would be
2200-477: Is known for today. In 1974 there was a lawsuit to split "East Summit" off as its own municipality. Until 1973 the city had been divided into two wards, east and west, by the Erie Lackawanna Railroad tracks. Right before the 1973 municipal election new ward districts where determined that overrode the preexisting geographic boundaries in order to make the two wards roughly equal in population. Following
2288-566: Is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 21st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jon Bramnick ( R , Westfield ) and in
2376-543: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on
2464-548: The 2000 United States census there were 11,907 people, 4,404 households, and 3,307 families residing in New Providence. The population density was 3,236.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,249.8/km ). There were 4,485 housing units at an average density of 1,219.2 per square mile (470.7/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 89.77% White , 0.88% African American , 0.03% Native American , 7.60% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.68% from other races , and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.50% of
2552-597: The Galloping Hill Golf Course through Kenilworth and Roselle Park. The New Jersey Department of Transportation , which owns the railbed, has been working to clear its southern end for possible use as a trail. Were the rail trail to expand even farther, beyond the 7.3 mile RVRR Main Line railbed, it could conceivably connect in the Cranford area with the unused Staten Island Rapid Transit line, eventually connecting to
2640-503: The General Assembly by Michele Matsikoudis (R, New Providence ) and Nancy Munoz (R, Summit ). Union County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose nine members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis with three seats coming up for election each year, with an appointed County Manager overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county. At an annual reorganization meeting held in
2728-546: The Morris County Traction Company , once ran a passenger trolley through Summit to/from Newark and Morris County , in the early part of the 20th century. Broad Street in Summit was designed and built for the trolley, which is why it is wider and straighter than most streets in the city. Portions of the rails could still be seen on it as late as the 1980s. Relations between city authorities and businesses have not always been smooth; in 1898, city authorities and
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2816-544: The Murray Hill neighborhood lies in New Providence, with the remainder in Berkeley Heights; Other unincorporated communities , localities and place names within the borough include Tall Oaks, Johnsons Bridge, and West Summit. The borough lies on the western slope of Second Watchung Mountain . There are several creek beds carved into the landscape, most of which are forks and branches of Salt Brook. These creeks join near
2904-626: The United States Census Bureau , New Providence borough had a total area of 3.71 square miles (9.61 km ), including 3.69 square miles (9.55 km ) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km ) of water (0.57%). New Providence is bordered by Berkeley Heights to the southwest and south, and by Summit to the east in Union County; and to the north by Chatham Township , across the Passaic River , in Morris County . Much of
2992-574: The 11,907 counted in the 2000 census . The borough is home to much of the Murray Hill neighborhood with the remainder lying in neighboring Berkeley Heights . Service on the NJ Transit is available at the New Providence and Murray Hill stations. More than 9% of New Providence's land is publicly-owned and protected parkland. The written history of New Providence begins in 1664 when James, Duke of York and brother to King Charles II , purchased
3080-426: The 19th century, and was considered a part of New Providence . During this period, Summit was part of Springfield Township, which eventually broke up into separate municipalities. Eventually, only Summit and New Providence remained joined. Lord Chancellor James Kent , a Chancellor of New York State and author of Commentaries on American Law , retired to this area in 1837 in a house he called Summit Lodge (perhaps
3168-534: The 21,131 counted in the 2000 census . Originally incorporated as Summit Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1869, from portions of New Providence Township (now Berkeley Heights ) and Springfield Township , Summit was reincorporated as a city on March 8, 1899. Possible derivations of Summit's name include its location atop the Second Watchung Mountain ; the Summit Lodge,
3256-402: The 4,351 ballots cast by the borough's 7,961 registered voters, yielding a 54.7% turnout (vs. 46.5% in the county). The New Providence School District serves students in public school for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 2,382 students and 189.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
3344-481: The 6,372 ballots cast by the borough's 8,086 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.8% (vs. 74.7% in Union County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 3,443 votes (55.5% vs. 40.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 2,674 votes (43.1% vs. 58.3%) and other candidates with 52 votes (0.8% vs. 0.7%), among the 6,202 ballots cast by the borough's 7,801 registered voters, for
3432-504: The New York and New Jersey Telephone Company had disputes about wires and telephone poles; the city acted and "wires and cables of the company were cut from the poles." There were disputes between Summit's commuters and the Lackawanna railroad about walkways; in one incident in 1905, "a number of passengers seeking to board the 6:35 train found their way barred. They made a united rush, and when
3520-661: The Overlook Medical Center on the edge of downtown Summit as the Summit Park Line and then head south along the old railbed through Springfield , Union , and Kenilworth and ending at the southwest edge of Roselle Park at the Cranford border. In 2022, as the Summit Park Line proceeds, advocates have also been pushing for immediate development of the RVRR Main Line portion south of Route 22 , running southbound past
3608-556: The absence of the mayor. As of 2024 , the mayor of Summit is Republican Elizabeth Fagan, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the common council are Council President Lisa K. Allen (R, 2025; Second Ward), President Pro Tem Delia Hamlet (R, 2025; First Ward), Jamel Boyer (R, 2026; Second Ward), Andy Minegar (D, 2024; First Ward), Bob Pawlowsk (R, 2026; First Ward), Kevin Smalllwood (R, 2025; At Large) and Greg S. Vartan III ( D , 2024; Second Ward). In February 2021,
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3696-551: The auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark . The school was one of eight private schools recognized in 2017 by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program as an Exemplary High Performing School by the United States Department of Education . As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 50.88 miles (81.88 km) of roadways, of which 44.58 miles (71.74 km) were maintained by
3784-403: The average family size was 3.13. In New Providence the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median income for a household in
3872-418: The average family size was 3.18. Age distribution was 27.0% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 92,964, and the median income for
3960-594: The beginning of January, the board selects a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. As of 2024 , Union County's County Commissioners are: Rebecca Williams ( D , Plainfield , 2025), Joesph Bodek (D, Linden , 2026), James E. Baker Jr. (D, Rahway , 2024), Michele Delisfort (D, Union Township , 2026), Sergio Granados (D, Elizabeth , 2025), Bette Jane Kowalski (D, Cranford , 2025), Vice Chair Lourdes M. Leon (D, Elizabeth, 2026), Alexander Mirabella (D, Fanwood , 2024) and Chair Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded (D, Westfield , 2024). Constitutional officers elected on
4048-489: The borough council appointed Diane Bilicska to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that became vacant after Michele Matsikoudis resigned from office to take a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly . New Providence is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 21st state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district
4136-441: The borough was $ 90,964, and the median income for a family was $ 105,013. Males had a median income of $ 72,926 versus $ 46,948 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 42,995. About 1.3% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. New Providence is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
4224-420: The borough's 2010 Census population, 82.3% (vs. 53.3% in Union County) were registered to vote, including 89.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.6% countywide). In the 2016 presidential election , Democrat Hillary Clinton received 3,084 votes, ahead of Republican Donald Trump who had 2,517 votes, with others getting 261 votes; this is the first time in recent years that a Democrat carried New Providence in
4312-640: The center of town then flow into the Passaic River, along the banks of which Passaic River Parkway is found. Over nine percent of New Providence's land area is permanently protected, publicly owned parkland. Most of this land is wooded floodplain adjacent to the Passaic. Union County owns much of the riverfront parkland and New Providence owns the remainder. There are several borough-owned parks that bracket Salt Brook, including Veterans Memorial Park on South Street, Lions Park on Livingston Avenue, and Clearwater Park near
4400-850: The city include Brantwood Park and Tall Oaks. It is bordered to the northeast by Millburn in Essex County , to the northwest by Chatham Borough and Chatham Township , both in Morris County , to the west by New Providence , to the southwest by Berkeley Heights , to the south by Mountainside and to the southeast by Springfield Township . The city has long been popular with traders, investment bankers, and money managers, with nearly 20% of Summit's residents working in finance and real estate. One report said that Manhattan's financial elite prefers living in Summit because of large houses, great schools, and NJ Transit 's rail link to Manhattan 's financial district. The 2010 United States census counted 21,457 people, 7,708 households, and 5,519 families in
4488-432: The city. The population density was 3,490.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,347.8/km ). There were 8,146 housing units at an average density of 1,345.7 per square mile (519.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 87.77% White , 4.33% African American , 0.09% Native American , 4.45% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.70% from other races , and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.17% of
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#17329020267994576-467: The city. The population density was 3,578.9 per square mile (1,381.8/km ). There were 8,190 housing units at an average density of 1,366.0 per square mile (527.4/km ). The racial makeup was 83.54% (17,926) White , 4.52% (970) Black or African American , 0.14% (30) Native American , 6.38% (1,368) Asian , 0.01% (3) Pacific Islander , 2.84% (610) from other races , and 2.56% (550) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.29% (2,851) of
4664-458: The common council selected Lisa K. Allen from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the Second Ward seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Stephen Bowman until he resigned from office. Allen served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. Summit had been
4752-626: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2024 , the mayor of New Providence is Republican Allen B. Morgan, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the New Providence Borough Council are Council President Peter C. DeSarno (R, 2024), Diane Bilicska (R, 2025), Matthew E. Cumiskey (R, 2024), Nadine Geoffroy (R, 2026), Alex Kogan (R, 2025), and Lisa McKnight (R, 2026). In January 2022,
4840-558: The crowd of nearly 2,000 called out names he had left out." A few World Trade Center firms moved to Summit. Since its incorporation, Summit had been a stronghold of the Republican Party , never having a Democratic mayor, or any democratic members of the city council. This changed in 2001 with the election of Democrat Jordan Glatt to the Summit Common Council as Councilman-At-Large. Glatt would then go on to be elected Summit's 27th, and first Democratic, mayor in 2003, marking
4928-450: The dust cleared away, the door wasn't there. It is said the company will put the door back. The commuters say they will remove it as often as it is replaced." Following World War II, the city experienced a building boom as living outside New York City and commuting to work became more common and the population of New Jersey grew. At this point, Summit took on its suburban character of tree lined streets and architect-designed houses that it
5016-547: The economic downturn of 2008–2009, Summit was listed as #6 on a list of American communities "likely to be pummeled by the economic crisis." Crime is generally not bad in the city; the summer 2010 assault of Abelino Mazariego-Torres during a robbery attempt gone awry shocked residents in what one person described as a "very small and very peaceful town." Several youths were charged in the murder. Summit has consistently ranked high in NJMonthly's biennial Top 100 Towns. In 2019, Summit
5104-594: The end of Central Avenue. The 2010 United States census counted 12,171 people, 4,408 households, and 3,337 families in the borough. The population density was 3,343.4 per square mile (1,290.9/km ). There were 4,537 housing units at an average density of 1,246.3 per square mile (481.2/km ). The racial makeup was 85.98% (10,465) White , 1.27% (155) Black or African American , 0.10% (12) Native American , 9.78% (1,190) Asian , 0.04% (5) Pacific Islander , 1.22% (148) from other races , and 1.61% (196) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.43% (783) of
5192-507: The ground floor, and a church, office space, and apartments on the upper floors. It is located at Springfield Avenue and Kent Place Boulevard in downtown Summit. The Summit Playhouse mounts live dramatic performances. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, on Elm Street diagonally across from the Summit Middle School, is a professionally recognized regional art center with an art school and an exhibition program. Horseback riding
5280-495: The house to which jurist James Kent moved in 1837 and which stands today at 50 Kent Place Boulevard; and to a local sawmill owner who granted passage to the Morris and Essex Railroad for a route to "the summit of the Short Hills". The region in which Summit is located was purchased from Native Americans on October 28, 1664. Summit's earliest European settlers came to the area around the year 1710. The original name of Summit
5368-525: The land that became known as the Elizabethtown Tract from the Lenape Native Americans . Its first European settlers were members of a Puritan colony established in 1720, which was the first permanent settlement of its type. The settlement was originally called "Turkey" or "Turkey Town", due to the presence of wild turkeys in the area. The Presbyterian Church established in 1737 was
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#17329020267995456-555: The late 19th century, declined in the early decades of the 20th. In 1915, there was a strike at the Summit Silk Company on Weaver Street. In the early 20th century, there was much building; in 1909, one report suggested at least 40 residences were being built (some with stables) with costs varying from $ 4,500 to $ 45,000, making it "one of the greatest periods of building activity this place, the Hill City , has known." A new railway
5544-418: The local economy in the 1900s. New Providence had long been a semi-dry town, under which there were no bars and no restaurants permitted to sell alcoholic beverages. Retail liquor sales were legal and restaurant-goers may bring their own alcoholic beverages . In 2011, the borough announced that it was considering issuing on-premises liquor licenses, which could bring in as much as $ 500,000 for each bar granted
5632-601: The municipal government. The lawsuit to split the city in half, Mosely v. Kates , got as far as the Supreme Court of New Jersey which ultimately ruled in favor of the defendants and the city was kept whole. In the late 1970s, Summit had a mini-bus system, with three long circular routes through most parts of Summit that were primarily designed to bring commuters to the railroad station downtown. The Velvet Underground played their first paid concert at Summit High School on December 11, 1965. The headlining act for that concert
5720-773: The municipality and 6.30 miles (10.14 km) by Union County. No state, U.S. or Interstate highways directly serve New Providence. The most prominent road through the borough is County Route 512 known as Springfield Avenue. Service on the NJ Transit Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Lines is available at the New Providence station and Murray Hill station , offering service to Hoboken Terminal and to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan . Two Gladstone Branch trains each weekday morning offer one-seat rides to Manhattan, and two evening trains leave New York and stop at both of New Providence's stations on
5808-510: The original charter, retaining those sections not covered by general law that were specific to Summit. The charter now specifies that "1: The council may, by referendum, change the term of the councilman at large from a two year term to a four year term. 2: Resolutions adopted by the council do not have to be approved by the mayor. 3: The council pro tempore shall be the acting mayor in the mayor's absence due to sickness or other cause. 4: The municipality may appoint an administrator in accordance with
5896-620: The past four elections. In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 3,267 votes (53.7% vs. 32.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,726 votes (44.8% vs. 66.0%) and other candidates with 68 votes (1.1% vs. 0.8%), among the 6,080 ballots cast by the borough's 8,493 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.6% (vs. 68.8% in Union County). In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 3,367 votes (52.8% vs. 35.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,914 votes (45.7% vs. 63.1%) and other candidates with 64 votes (1.0% vs. 0.9%), among
5984-432: The population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
6072-432: The population were under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
6160-409: The population. There were 4,404 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and
6248-404: The population. There were 7,897 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and
6336-417: The population. Of the 4,408 households, 39.2% had children under the age of 18; 66.2% were married couples living together; 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 24.3% were non-families. Of all households, 20.8% were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.20. 27.3% of
6424-418: The population. Of the 7,708 households, 39.6% had children under the age of 18; 60.6% were married couples living together; 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households, 23.4% were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.29. 29.0% of
6512-469: The provisions of N.J.S. 40A:9-136. 5: The municipality may adopt an administrative code." The mayor is elected by the city for a four-year term and is the city's official spokesman and chief elected official. The mayor can appoint various officials, including the chief of police and the board of education . The mayor serves as the chairman of the Board of School Estimate and on various committees, and has
6600-528: The right to speak at common council meetings, but can only vote to break ties in the council. This bully pulpit role is considered the mayor's strongest power. The common council has the chief policy making and administrative oversight role in city government. The council approves all laws and adopts the city budget. The council also oversees the work of city department heads. The council is comprised of three members from Ward I and three members from Ward II plus one member elected at-large. The at-large member serves
6688-517: The salt supply of the colonial village was dumped into the brook to prevent passing British soldiers from taking it. Ironically, the British Army never crossed the Watchung Mountains into this region. Salt Brook winds through town, starting near the eponymous Salt Brook Elementary School. On April 14, 1794, Springfield Township was formed, which included the present-day township, along with
6776-604: The site of the Church's first temple in New Jersey. Renovated and expanded in 2019, the Summit Community Center has two gymnasiums, a senior citizens lounge, a meeting room, a game room, and a small kitchen. As of 2022, construction was underway on the Summit Park Line, a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) pedestrian linear park that will run from Morris Avenue by the Overlook Medical Center to Briant Park, mostly along
6864-598: The towns of Summit , New Providence, and Berkeley Heights . Growth continued in the area, and on November 8, 1809, New Providence Township was formed from within Springfield Township. It included what is now Summit, New Providence, and Berkeley Heights. On March 23, 1869, Summit withdrew from the New Providence Township and reincorporated as a township without any other town. On March 14, 1899, New Providence also withdrew from New Providence Township and
6952-398: The way to Gladstone. All other rail service is to or from Hoboken. These trains connect at Summit or Newark Broad Street with Manhattan-bound trains. New Jersey Transit offer local bus service on the 986 route. Lakeland Bus Lines offers weekday rush hour service from stops along Springfield Avenue to New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal . Newark Liberty International Airport
7040-484: Was "Turkey Hill" to distinguish it from the area then known as "Turkey" ( New Providence 's original name until 1759). During the American Revolutionary War , Summit was known as "Beacon Hill", because bonfire beacons were lit on an eastern ridge in Summit to warn the New Jersey militiamen of approaching British troops. Summit was called the "Heights over Springfield" during the late 18th century and most of
7128-463: Was $ 109,602 and the median family income was $ 145,083. Males had a median income of $ 109,608 (+/− $ 15,245) versus $ 61,368 (+/− $ 8,854) for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 70,574. About 4.4% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. At the 2000 United States census there were 21,131 people, 7,897 households and 5,606 families residing in
7216-429: Was $ 113,542 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 12,769) and the median family income was $ 144,837 (+/− $ 13,137). Males had a median income of $ 103,237 (+/− $ 7,256) versus $ 60,029 (+/− $ 10,693) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 53,564 (+/− $ 3,739). About 3.2% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over. As of
7304-580: Was a local band, The Myddle Class. More than a dozen Summit residents died in the September 11 terrorist attacks . Many worked in the World Trade Center , and commuted by rail to Hoboken. A few days after the attacks, townspeople assembled on the town green while a minister "called out the names of a dozen residents still unaccounted for after Tuesday's attack on the World Trade Center. Others in
7392-455: Was constructed from what was then-called New Orange . The Rahway Valley Railroad connected Summit with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W). In the early 20th century, both freight and passenger service were offered by this line. (Although in 2009, Union County was exploring the possibility of reactivating the long-dormant line for freight traffic. ) A trolley line called
7480-653: Was installed in October 2022. Beyond its Summit portion, area residents have pushed for the full abandoned RVRR Main Line to become a rail trail. Doing so would create a 7.3-mile (11.7 km) pedestrian linear park along the RVRR main line from Summit to the southwest edge of Roselle Park and provide a protected greenway to connect several county parks akin to the High Line in New York City. The rail trail would run eastbound from
7568-468: Was ranked the second best place to live. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 6.05 square miles (15.66 km ), including 5.99 square miles (15.52 km ) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km ) of water (0.84%). It is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Manhattan. Springfield Avenue is the city's main street. Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
7656-455: Was reincorporated as a borough. With Boroughitis sweeping across the state, many communities within townships were reverting to small, locally governed communities (mostly reincorporating as boroughs ) due to acts of the New Jersey Legislature that made it economically advantageous for communities so do so. New Providence Township was renamed to Berkeley Heights as of November 6, 1951. The cultivation of roses played an important role in
7744-593: Was the top-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 328 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2012 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 5th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. Serving students in Pre-K–3 through Grade 8, The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and operates under
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