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The Livingston chapter of UNICO has announced that Rufino “Rudy” Fernandez, Jr. has been named the organization’s 2024 Citizen of the Year. Fernandez, the 67th recipient of this award, will be honored at a brunch on Sunday, April 21, at Hanover Manor. He follows in the footsteps of Stacey Rubinstein, Brian Boyle, Walter Joyce, Nick Santinelli, Sandy and Len Goodman, Nancy Dinar, Tom Cooney, and many more who have been honored for their service to the community, embodying the UNICO motto of “Service Above Self.”

At its Monday, January 22, meeting, the Township Council passed several resolutions and introduced three ordinances, including two for overlay districts that would pave the way for 280 housing units to be built in town.

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The Livingston Zoning Board, at its January 23 meeting, revisited its October 24 applications forAbhishek Gangwal at 6 Hazelwood Avenue and Jian Hu at 68 Amelia Avenue, ultimately rescheduling the former to February 27 and approving the latter. The Board then heard arguments for six new applications before approving all six requests.

During its meeting on Thursday, January 18, the Livingston Public Schools Board of Education discussed the results of its recent equity audit of the district. Board members shared their ideas on how to apply the audit’s recommendations into practice.

The Livingston High School boys ’ indoor track and field started the championship portion of its season at the Essex County Relays on January 20 at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. The boys faced some of the toughest competitors in the state from St. Benedict’s Prep, East Orange Campus, and Montclair High School.

Joan E. Higgins, of Livingston, died on Monday, January 8, at the age of 90.

Former Livingston residentAgnes Mary Mascarenhas died at the age of 97 on Saturday, January 6.

Dr. Alfred William Christopher, Jr., MD, known by many as Chris or Dr. Chris, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, surroundedby his devoted family. Loving husband, father and grandfather, Dr. Chris lived with his family in Livingston, New Jersey for 53 years. Dr. Chris was on hospice for the last 3 and a half years (including during the pandemic) and his family was able to keep him comfortable at home. This was important to him and his children felt honored to be there for him.

Steven Delman of Livingston, NJ, passed away on January 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community service. He was predeceased by his sister Paula LaPierre, and brother Richard Delman, and is survived by his daughter Malka (Marni) Shaw, son Scott Delman, and six cherished grandchildren – Maya, Zahava, Aryeh, Chase, Akiva, and Spencer.

Herbert W. Hickman, age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Greenfield, MA on January 7,2024. A long-time resident of Livingston, NJ, he moved to Western Massachusetts three years ago.