Council Names East Summit Playground in Harrield Honor
The Summit Common Council unanimously approved naming the East Summit Playground in honor of Reverend Dr. Denison D. Harrield, Jr., recognizing 37 years of service to the community.
Common Council · Meeting of September 22, 2026
NJ SUMMIT — The Summit Common Council unanimously approved naming the East Summit Playground in honor of Reverend Dr. Denison D. Harrield, Jr., recognizing 37 years of service to the community.
Council President Toth and Councilmembers Boyer, Crisafulli, Kalmanson, Landman, Lasaracina, and Smith voted for the resolution, which was followed by a standing ovation. The Council also adopted an ordinance adding stop signs at Canoe Brook Parkway and Woodland Avenue. The body approved bids totaling $411,601 for sewer projects, extended the snow and ice removal services contract through 2027, authorized a grant application to the Union County Improvement Authority, and declared vacancies in two city positions.
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Source: the Common Council meeting of September 22, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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