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William D. Byrnes, 77, of South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 6, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Sarah (“Sally”) M. (DeMartino) Byrnes, with whom he shared nearly 46 years of marriage this coming August. Born in East Orange, he was the son of the late Virginia (Ferguson) and Peter Byrnes. After serving in the US Army, he worked since 1967 as a draftsman for Smith Industries, which later became BAE Systems, New Jersey, retiring in 2010. He attended the United Presbyterian Church, West Orange, NJ. He was a past Exalted Ruler of Livingston Elks Lodge 1855; enjoyed golfing and reading, especially James Patterson and Harlan Coban books.

Madelyn Miller, age 85, of Livingston, died on Wednesday, May 8.

Joseph J. Bross, Sr., 82, of Livingston, formerly of Orange, died on Thursday, April 25.

Joan Rowley passed away peacefully at dawn on April 26, at the age of 90. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John Rowley; children, Melinda Abbott, Cynthia Murray, and Lincoln Rowley; their spouses; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

LHS SOFTBALL TEAM WIN THREE OF FOUR GAMES:

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, this May the Livingston Public Library features the display “Colors of India,” which offers an immersive journey through the vibrant world of Indian art.

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This past weekend, May 4 and 5, was National Fallen Firefighters Weekend. Tribute was paid to the 226 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 at a ceremony in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

All Livingston Township offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. All offices will reopen duringregular business hours on Tuesday, May 28.

LOYALTY DAY:

The Livingston Planning Board, during its Tuesday, May 7, conference meeting, amended the chapter 170-87 general zoning requirements of the township land use code regarding a non-residential certificate of occupancy.

This past week, the Livingston Fire Department responded to anumber of calls, including a May 4 house fire.