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The Livingston High School golf team came in second in the Mountain Ridge Tournament last Tuesday,April 16, in Caldwell. The team missed winning the tournament to Newark Academy by just one stroke however, they managed to beat such elite teams as Morristown, Millburn, and Pingry.

Harold Chaiklin, 88, a resident of Livingston, died on Wednesday, April 17. He had been born in Newark.

Join Maestro Anthony LaGruth and the Livingston Symphony Orchestra (LSO) for “Atmospheres,” the fourth concert of the 2023-2024 season, on Saturday, April 27. The program honors LSO “forever cellist,” Tammy Tobitsch. Highlights include works by Claude Debussy and Joaquin Turina, a lyrical piece guided by New Jersey Symphony Orchestra clarinetist Andrew Lamy, and a world premiere written by 18-year-old Kush Tailor.

All are invited to Livingston’s Veterans Organizations for a brief Loyalty Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at War Memorial Park on the Oval in Livingston.

LHS BOY’S VARSITY LACROSSE TEAM WINS: The Lancers defeated Columbia, 11-5, on the Turf on Thursday, April 18. Shown above, Livingston Junior attack player Noah Azalone, #13, carries toward the goal against the Columbia Cougars. At right, Livingston Junior midfielder Sam Goldstein, #16, sets to cut down the lane to score against the Cougars. Below, Lancer senior defenseman Evan Lastella, #34, advances the ball against Columbia. Don Schwartz Photos

This past week, two cases involving shoplifting were heard in Livingston Municipal Court.

Three Livingston students were recently named merit scholars. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) released the names of the first group of winners in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

One hundred students attended the first annual Social Justice Read-In and Coffeehouse, abbreviated SJRI, on April 12, sponsored by the Livingston High School chapter of the National English Honor Society (NEHS).

On Thursday, April 18, the Livingston Fire Department responded to a two-car accident in front of 127 South Livingston Avenue. The wreck occurred between West Cedar Street and Wilson Terrace, less than a block from the Fire Department’s headquarters building.

During the public comment portion of the Wednesday, April 10, meeting of the Township Council, members of the public discussed increases in crime, flying the Israeli flag, and the town’s shooting range.

LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON BEGINS:

The Livingston Lancer softball team celebrated several accomplishments in recent weeks. The team played three games, including two against SEC American division opponents. The Lancers defeated Hanover Park, 14-0, on Wednesday; Columbia, 5-2 on Thursday; and lost to Mt. St. Dominic, 4-3, on Monday.