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Joan Kellett, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, was born Joan Rita Weiselberg on April 15, 1937. She passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her residence in Somerset, NJ.

Margaret Lilien, 99, of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at her home on December 2,2023, just three months shy of her 100th birthday Bom in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Margaret eventually moved to Livingston in 1970, where she wouldresideforover50years. She married the love of her life, Edward Lilien (of blessed memory), on August 24, 1944. The two had a beautiful life together, full of happy times and many precious memories.

Coleman Jacob Leff of Livingston, NJ and Harvey Cedars, NJ passed away on December 6, peacefully in the hospital. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Tyler A. Reid of Robins, Iowa, formerly of Livingston, died Monday, November 27, at the age of 21.

On Saturday, December 2, former Livingston resident Phyllis Hundley died at age 77.

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The Livingston Board of Education, at its meeting on Tuesday, December 5, reviewed its equity Audit Report. The report was released on Monday, November 27. The audit began on May 16. The audit was formally presented Tuesday by Rowan University professor and audit consultant Shelly Zion.

PREPARING FOR THE SEASON: The Livingston High School girls’ basketball team continues to get ready for season openers on varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels. Above, Lancer Emma Tovitz drives the ball against Lancer Marissa Kay during the offensedefense drill. Don Schwartz Photo

On Sunday, December 3, the Livingston Junior Lancer wrestling team participated in the Roxbury Rumble tournament at Roxbury High School.

The Livingston Planning Board, at its December 5 meeting, concluded hearings over 39 W. Northfield Associates, LLC’s application to construct a new two-story medical office building with added features like parking lot expansion, landscaping, lighting, and signage. However, the Board pushed back a vote on the application to January 16,2024, in order to draft and review a final resolution.

Livingston resident Rose Wallach turned 100 on Thursday, November 30. She was bominNewarkin 1923, and lived in Maplewood for over 50 years before moving to Livingston 18 years ago.

HOCKEY TEAM READIES FOR SEASON: The Livingston High School Lancer ice hockey team gets ready for the season opener on Friday, December 8, at the Codey Arena against West Essex. Shown here, Livingston skaters take off during the speed drill. Don Schwartz Photo