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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.

BASEBALL TEAM WINS THREE OF FOUR

The Livingston varsity tennis team won three of its four matches, yielding a 12-9 record.

Steven Lampert, 78, of Livingston, died on Wednesday, May 8. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts.

LHS VARSITY SOFTBALL WINS TWO

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.

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.

The Livingston High School varsity history bowl team won the National History Bowl competition, which was held recently in Arlington, Virginia. Competing against the strongest 165 teams in the country, the Lancers remained undefeated throughout the entire three day tournament. The varsity team included Robert Wang, Akshaya Shanker, Aanya Rathi, Joshua Metters, and Ben Silversten.

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.