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Shiv’s Third Eye, a nonprofit organization co-founded in memory of Livingston Public School student Shiv Kulkami, has announced that the third annual Pride Picnic will be held this Sunday, June 2, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Doris Beck Gazebo at the Livingston Memorial Oval.

The West Essex Tribune has taken the first step in converting to a registered 501c3 nonprofit newspaper, by entering into a fiscal sponsorship agreement with the Corporation for New Jersey Local Media.

At its May 21 meeting, the Livingston Planning Board approved Brightview Senior Living Development, LLC’s requests for a minor subdivision, and a preliminary and final site plan at 321 South Livingston Avenue.

On Saturday, May 18, Sanskriti of NJ celebrated the Indian festival of Holi at the Livingston Oval. The event was open to all and hundreds of people attended the event.

The Livingston Memorial Day Parade Committee has announced the line of march for the festivities on Monday, May 27.

Livingston Police detectives are investigating a vehicle theft that occurred earlier this week. Officers also responded to additioanl reports of theft in the past week, according to police.

BASEBALL TEAM WINS THREE OF FOUR

The Livingston Public Schools Board of Education recognized the district’s Governor’s Educators of the Year award winners at its Tuesday, May 14, meeting. The New Jersey Department of Education presents these awards to honor hardworking teachers and educational service professionals for their dedication. The winners were nominated by students, parents, and faculty members who witnessed their work firsthand.

During its Monday, May 13, regular meeting, the Livingston Township Council passed three ordinances, including one related to the Brightview project to be built next to Town Hall. The Council also approved several resolutions, including one related to the long-planned new Department of Public Works facility.

With its 5-2 victory over Caldwell this past Monday, the 2024 Livingston Lancer varsity baseball team has clinched, at the very least, a share of the SEC American Division baseball title. The last two conference baseball titles were won in 2018 and 1993. The Lancers are currently 17-4-1 with one week remaining in the regular season before beginning their run at a state title at the Oval on Thursday, May 23.

During the Monday, May 13, meeting of the Township Council, Livingston Police Chief Gary Marshuetz announced the promotions of several officers to captain and lieutenant positions. The promotions come in the wake of several recent retirements, including the retirements of both of the department’s captains, John Drumm and Tom Smith. Russell Mueller and Joe D’Andrea were both promoted to captain, while Vince Daly, John Maggiulli, Nick Collins, and Derek Wyatt were promoted to lieutenant. Below are brief biographies of the promoted officers.

With two seats on the Livingston Public Schools Board of Education up for reelection this November, the district is encouraging residents to consider running for a seat on the Board.