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WATER MAIN WORK ON CONGRESSIONAL PARKWAY: Water service transfers from the old water main to the new water main on Madison Court and Congressional Parkway from Madison Court to the baseball field, began on Friday, March 8, and will continue through Friday, March 15, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to limited driveway access during these working hours, residents who need to leave after 7 a.m. are recommended to park on Filmore Avenue or in the Northland Pool Parking lot. Shown here, portions of Congressional Avenue were excavated so construction workers could access the underground water main. ROC Photos

Livingston Police officers responded to several calls in the past week, including a residential burglary, a burglary to a vehicle, and shoplifting.

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During the past week, Livingston Police officers responded to multiple reports of vehicles that had been burglarized.

On February 29, Police Officer Joe Wnek retired from the Livingston Police Department after 27 years of service.

On Sunday, March 10, clocks “spring forward” to start Daylight Savings time. This change should also prompt the change of batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and the inspection of fire extinguishers.

The Livingston Public Library is adapting to changing user needs and societal shifts while maintaining core services, noted Amy Babcock, its director, as she shared insights on intellectual freedom, literacy and community engagement last weekduring a Zoom presentation with the Livingston League of Women Voters (LWV).

This week marks the opening night of the Livingston High School Theater spring musical, “Cinderella.” Tickets are still on sale at lhstheater.com and performances will be held at 7 p.m. on March 7, 8, and 9, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on March 9.

WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION: On Thursday

The Livingston Board of Education heard a presentation on the 2024-25 budget at its meeting Tuesday night.

Open for 69 years, the Heavenly Finds Thrift Shop moved in December of 2023. It is now located in the rectory (the house) on the St. Peter’s Church property, 94 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, next to the Ritz Diner.

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