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Luncheon with the Mayor Connects Community

On Monday, June 12, 2017, the Summit YMCA hosted a “Lunch with the Mayor” event to break down barriers and connect communities through conversation and food. 17 community members were in attendance as they discussed with the mayor on various topics including communication methods, Summit’s future, Summit downtown, pedestrian and bike routes, and more. 

Mayor Radest discussed ways to share and receive information, primarily through the main methods of Swift Reach (emergency notifications), Nixle, Next Door, Report a Concern, TapInto.com, Ledger Local, Patch.com, NJ.com.

With the new city website having launched since March of 2016, the website now has a section where residents can “express a concern” where issues will be addressed in a timely manner.

Community members and Mayor Nora Radest also discussed Summits’ Revision for its master plan, which is reexamined every 10 years. Residents, businesses, nonprofits and community leaders have been meeting to determine Summit’s Future. Highlighted Items from this research are the importance of a vital downtown, safe walking and biking routes, sidewalk additions in key areas to link downtown with schools and entertainment options such as a movie theater. The mayor also discussed Community Policing and Fire initiatives and some of Summits environmental initiatives like the Trails project, Summit Free Market, and Sustainable Jersey.

“It was a great luncheon with wonderful food. Thanks to the Y for getting the Mayor to come,” said Inge Willers, participant of the luncheon event. “It was very interesting and informative.”

The YMCA serves all residents of the community and is instrumental in bringing people together from all backgrounds to discuss a common interest.
We thank the Mayor for her time and dedication.

The Summit Area YMCA is one of area’s leading 501c3 organizations. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those with demonstrated need. To strengthen your community and provide others with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, make your tax-deductible donation today at www.theSAY.org/give.

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In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.

Please note that the Hurst Pool at the Summit YMCA will be closed on Sunday, March 31, 2024 and will reopen on Monday, April 8, 2024 due to regularly scheduled maintenance. Group Ex Pro will reflect amended aquatics schedules.