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The Livingston Township Council held its final regular meeting of the year on Monday, December 18. To start the meeting, each Council member thanked their respective spouses for helping them to serve in their positions.

Six Livingston High School varsity girls ’ soccer players were named to the Super Essex All-Conference teams, including four on the First Team.

The Livingston Zoning Board, at its December 12 meeting, temporarily adjourned Gary and Darice Tufaro’s application to construct a two-car garage at 89 East McClellan Avenue until February, 2024. The Board also heard four more applications, approving two and pushing back the others to later dates in the new year.

At its conference meeting on Monday, December 11, the Livingston Township Council discussed potential cannabis business in town and provided an update on construction of the long-dormant new Department of Public Works building.

HEROES AND HEROINES: On Tuesday, December 12, JCC MetroWest held two events that allowed the public to hear real testimonies from survivors of the October 7 attack on Israel. Speakers included Ofir and Rony Kisin, Hila Fakliro, and Shani Teshuva, who each shared their stories from that date. Shown above are Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Congregation Adath Shalom, who moderated the afternoon session, along with Teshuva, Fakliro, and Ofir and Rony Kisin. The related story can be seen on page B- 4.

CELEBRATING THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Richard Samuel Bruskin of Succasunna, formerly of Livingston, died December 7. He was 59 years old.

Happy Holidays, Stay Safe, and Donate

The Livingston Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident, a report of wires arcing, a power problem at Temple B’nai Abraham, and a washing machine issue. Fire officials also investigated several reports of gas and odors, all of which turned out to be unfounded.

HOCKEY TEAM WINS OPENER: On Friday, December 8, the Livingston High School varsity hockey team defeated West Essex- Caldwell, 4-1, at the Codey Arena. The Lancer victory was highlighted by a “hat trick,” three goals scored by senior Zach Silva. The first goal of the season was scored by Dylan Gibbs. Lancer goalie Brody Teitelbaum made 16 saves during the game. Above, Lancer Matthew Zocks, #10, hits a slapshot against West Essex-Caldwell. Below, the Lancers celebrate and congratulate Dylan Gibbs on scoring the first goal of the season.

Rhona (Shaw) Jordan, 95, died peacefully on December 3, 2023. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, she was a resident of Livingston, NJ, for 60 years before moving to Boca Raton, FL, over four years ago. Rhona was happily married to the late Irwin Jordan for 65 years.