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Livingston Police Officers Retire

Livingston Police Officers Retire

Three long-serving Livingston Police Department officers – Captain John Drumm, Sergeant Michael Herbert, and Officer Ralph Kolbusz – all retired from the department last month. 02/08/2024 05:00 AM

Council Honors Capt. Drumm, Passes Ordinance, Resolutions

Council Honors Capt. Drumm, Passes Ordinance, Resolutions

During the Monday, February 5, Township Council meeting, Captain John Drumm was honored by the Council. Drumm retired at the end of January after working more than 34 years with the Livingston Police Department. February 5, 2024, was named John Drumm Day in his honor. 02/08/2024 05:00 AM

Ketan Bhuptani Sworn In As New Council Member

Ketan Bhuptani Sworn In As New Council Member

During the Monday, February 5, meeting of the Township Council, the members passed a resolution naming Ketan Bhuptani to the Council. His appointment made history, as he became the first Asian American and Indian American person to ever be named to Livingston’s Council. 02/08/2024 05:00 AM

Actress and LHS Alumna Returns To Visit Theater Students at Alma Mater

Actress and LHS Alumna Returns To Visit Theater Students at Alma Mater

Leslie Kritzer, a 1995 graduate of Livingston High School, visited her alma mater on Monday, February 5, to talk with students involved in theater and chorus. An actress and singer, Kritzer is currently starring on Broadway in Spamalot as the Lady of the Lake. Many of the students in the audience had attended the show the previous week as a class trip. 02/08/2024 05:00 AM

Livingston Philanthropies Calls For Partners in “Green Initiative”

Livingston Philanthropies Calls For Partners in “Green Initiative”

Last week, Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI) announced its new “Green Initiative,” with the goal of continuing and growing its fresh produce and fruit distribution to families experiencing extreme poverty and living on the streets. 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Mayor Anthony Addresses League of Women Voters

Mayor Anthony Addresses League of Women Voters

Mayor A1 Anthony took the stage at last week’s Meet the Mayor program, hosted by the Livingston League of Women Voters. He highlighted items that he is passionate about, including his enthusiasm to talk with residents, and inspired questions and comments from the attendees. This is Anthony’s third term as mayor, he had previously served in 2016 and 2019. 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Three Names Submitted For Vacant Council Seat

Three Names Submitted For Vacant Council Seat

The Livingston Democratic County Committee has submitted three names to fill the pending vacancy on the Township Council. Laurence Bergmann, James Mcllvaine, and Ketan Bhuptani have been nominated to fill Rosy Bagolie’s seat on the Council. 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Hundreds Attend Israel Rally Calling For Return of Hostages

Hundreds Attend Israel Rally Calling For Return of Hostages

Livingston resident Josh Commer is one of the organizers of a rally held last Friday, January 26, outside of Town Hall. The pro-Israel rally called to “Bring Them Home Now,” in reference to the hostages that were taken by Hamas on October 7,2023. 02/01/2024 05:00 AM

Livingston Police Investigating Vehicle Burglary, Stolen Package

Livingston Police Investigating Vehicle Burglary, Stolen Package

Over the past week, Livingston Police officers responded to reports of a vehicle burglary, package theft, and shoplifting. 01/25/2024 04:00 AM

Rudy Fernandez Named UNICO Citizen of the Year for 2024

Rudy Fernandez Named UNICO Citizen of the Year for 2024

The Livingston chapter of UNICO has announced that Rufino “Rudy” Fernandez, Jr. has been named the organization’s 2024 Citizen of the Year. Fernandez, the 67th recipient of this award, will be honored at a brunch on Sunday, April 21, at Hanover Manor. He follows in the footsteps of Stacey Rubinstein, Brian Boyle, Walter Joyce, Nick Santinelli, Sandy and Len Goodman, Nancy Dinar, Tom Cooney, and many more who have been honored for their service to the community, embodying the UNICO motto of “Service Above Self.” 01/25/2024 04:00 AM

Council Introduces New Housing Ordinances

Council Introduces New Housing Ordinances

At its Monday, January 22, meeting, the Township Council passed several resolutions and introduced three ordinances, including two for overlay districts that would pave the way for 280 housing units to be built in town. 01/25/2024 04:00 AM

Zoning Board Names New Chairman, Approves Six Residential Applications

Zoning Board Names New Chairman, Approves Six Residential Applications

The Livingston Zoning Board, at its January 23 meeting, revisited its October 24 applications forAbhishek Gangwal at 6 Hazelwood Avenue and Jian Hu at 68 Amelia Avenue, ultimately rescheduling the former to February 27 and approving the latter. The Board then heard arguments for six new applications before approving all six requests. 01/25/2024 04:00 AM