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Summit parking woes

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit parking woes Couple takes troubles to the village board By Steve Metsch Parking is at a premium in Summit. And few know that better than Danny Spataro and Daniele Drain-Tinder. After getting no help from their landlord, the couple brought its case to the Summit Village Board on Sept. 16. They live in an…

9/11 remembered in Summit

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

9/11 remembered in Summit “It was like God went silent” – woman recalls By Steve Metsch Wendy Esposito will never forget the “eerie quiet” of that September evening 18 years ago. Esposito was sitting on the front stoop of her home on 55thPlace in Summit, perhaps 12 hours after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New…

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Goodbye to ‘Mr. Summit’

April 25, 2019June 12, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Goodbye to ‘Mr. Summit’ Memorial Saturday for late fire chief Nemeth By Steve Metsch The man that many around town call “Mister Summit” will be honored on Saturday. John M. Nemeth Jr., former fire chief of Summit, who also worked in public works and was a part-time police officer in the village, died earlier this…

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Summit loses a friend

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit loses a friend Joseph Kurcz donated land for firehouse By Steve Metsch Joseph Kurcz never forgot his roots. He was born in Summit, attended school in Summit, met his childhood sweetheart in Summit, raised their six children in Summit, worked his way from janitor to owner of a successful business in Summit and even…

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Mr. Everything of Summit retires

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mr. Everything of Summit retires Paul Sawyer ends long career on Jan. 11 By Steve Metsch When asked what he did for the village of Summit, Paul Sawyer smiled and replied “everything.” The do-it-all Sawyer, whose final day with the public works department will be Friday, Jan. 11, was honored by the village board at…

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Legion Park dedicated in Summit

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Legion Park dedicated in Summit Refurbished anti-tank gun, bricks honor veterans By Steve Metsch A stunning new tribute to our armed forces was dedicated Tuesday evening in Summit. Legion Park, at the corner of 61st Street and 73rd Avenue, with its refurbished anti-tank gun, flag pole, gazebo and walking paths, is a shining tribute to…

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Summit honors Kurcz

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit honors Kurcz Firehouse named for family that donated land By Steve Metsch An honor that was 20 years in the making has finally happened in Summit. At the urging of Mayor Sergio Rodriguez, the current village administration decided to dedicate the firehouse at 7339 W. 59th St. to the people who made it possible,…

Railroad flyover discussed

October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Railroad flyover discussed Plan would have impact on Summit By Steve Metsch Reducing the risk of potential accidents, along with ending delays in commuter railroad service, are goals of a proposed “flyover” that could be built from Harlem Avenue alongside the canal to Willow Springs. It’s all part of sweeping rail improvements proposed by the…