While the West Essex Tribune’s regular readership will not notice any changes to this week’s issue (other than a larger page count), some are picking up our paper for the first time. This week’s edition is what we in the Trib office call a “TMC,” which stands for Total Market Coverage. It is the first of four newspapers this year that we will send to every residence in Livingston, whether or not you subscribe. So for those who are new, allow us to tell you why this paper is worth reading as you wait for your coffee to finish brewing.We who make the Tribune are so proud to represent a town that values community reporting, and we do our best to be an essential part of your weekly media diet. While there are many other places to get news on a state and national level, no other newspaper exclusively covers Livingston. We cover the Township Council meetings, highlight local residents, and provide updates on what is happening in our schools. We make sure no appointment, resolution, or budget goes unchecked. If there is a national story, we will tell you how it affects Livingston.Sadly, we are far removed from the days when every town had a newspaper to call its own. But in Livingston, residents can still stay up-to-date on everything happening with a quick flip through the Tribune. Just this week, all you need is a copy of the Trib to learn about the latest Township Council, Board of Education, and Zoning Board meetings, along with all of Livingston’s other ongoing matters. You never have to risk missing a local event. You can learn about the latest fundraiser run by the township’s many community service organizations, and be the first to know about the newest business openings.We take the pulse of the township and put it in our pages. In recent issues, this has meant covering the installation of a new Council member, the retirement of some long-serving police officers, the latest winter weather, an equity audit in the school district, and the passage of new housing ordinances. We publish your letters and announce your events. On our Facebook page, we let you know about road closures, power outages, and changes that may affect your commute as they occur, and then follow up on them in the next edition of the paper. In all, we do our best not ...
