Summit Revitalization Committee

SUMMIT – The Town of Summit has formed a Revitalization Committee to review local laws and develop plans for improving the economic vitality of the town. The committee is comprised of Town Board members, representatives of community organizations, business leaders, and Summit citizens.

The Revitalization Committee resulted from research done supporting earlier economic development efforts, and documentation of goals by the Summit Town Comprehensive Plan Revision Committee, which also included that recommendation. Surveys of residents conducted over the past years revealed strong support for ongoing revitalization efforts such as green space, pocket parks, flower gardens, and remediation of unsafe buildings. 

At its first meeting, the Revitalization Committee adopted short-term goals of creating a venue for community messaging, reopening the farmers’ market, and researching a Complete Streets Policy. Longer-term goals include recruiting a store or dining establishment on Route 10, public parks, fishing access at lakes, the creation of hiking trails, recreational opportunities as included in the Complete Streets program, procedures for mitigating unsafe structures, and establishment of a Summit Community Center in Summit. 

Community support for the revitalization effort is demonstrated by the large number of volunteers who have stepped up to participate in the effort. Citizens who would like to contribute to the revitalization effort can contact Georgia Shafer at Georgia.shafer3@gmail.com  for more information.