🗞️ Rotary Headlight
Week of October 27, 2025
🚫 No Meeting This Monday
Please note: There will be no Rotary meeting on Monday, October 27.
🗳️ Recap: Democratic Candidates Visit Rotary
Last Monday, we welcomed the Democratic slate of candidates for Summit City Council:
- Dan Crisafulli – At Large Candidate, nine-year Summit resident with a background in finance
- Jaclyn Lasaracina – Ward 1 Candidate, former attorney
- Chantal Landman – Ward 2 Candidate, sixteen-year resident and senior executive at Goldman Sachs
Each candidate shared their personal background and motivation for running, emphasizing themes of transparency, public safety, and fiscal responsibility—values shared across party lines.
During the Q&A session, several key issues were discussed:
- Shared Services: All candidates supported expanding shared services with neighboring towns to reduce costs associated with NJ’s 564 municipalities.
- Needs vs. Wants: They advocated for stricter evaluation of municipal projects, citing the purchase of custom playground equipment as an example of overspending.
- Affordable Housing: The candidates expressed concern over Summit’s compliance with Mt. Laurel obligations, noting the City’s inclusion in a lawsuit for non-compliance and warning of potential court-imposed mandates similar to those in Millburn.
Rotary thanks Dan, Jaclyn, and Chantal for their time and commitment to public service. Running for office is a significant undertaking, and we appreciate all candidates who step forward to serve Summit.
👮♂️ Next Meeting: Monday, November 3
Join us for a timely and important program on Senior Scams, presented by Summit Police Department Officer David Kotiga. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to scams targeting older adults.
📍 Location: Usual meeting venue
🕛 Time: Regular meeting time
🤝 Union County Rotarian Event
District 7475 Dinner & Meeting
📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
📍 The Westwood, Garwood
🕠 5:30 PM Meet & Greet | 6:00 PM Dinner & Program
💵 $25 at the door (includes food and non-alcoholic beverages)
Topics include updates from Rotary International, membership growth, youth programs, and public image strategies.
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Special Offer: Our club will cover the $25 fee for the
first four Summit / New Providence Rotarians who RSVP to President David at
dgdietze@gmail.com. Act quickly—spots are limited!
