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A Livingston teenager has been charged in the slashing of the Pride banner that hung at the corner of South Livingston Avenue andNorthfieldRoad during June’s Pridemonth. The banner, displayed at Northfield Center to support the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, was slashed on multiple occasions.

The U.S. Army Institute for Religious Leadership welcomed Chaplain (Col.) Louis Del Tufo as its new commandant, July 28.

LANCERS PREPARE FOR FALL SPORTS: Livingston High School’s student athletes are preparing for a new season of fall sports. Shown at left, Lancer senior Bela Ubrig extends to deliver a serve, and above, senior Jon Hong drives the ball towards the net, during Lancer Volleyball Camp. Don Schwartz Photos

Dear Editor: This is my 50th year as a volunteer in Livingston. I started in 1973, joining the FirstAid Squad. Shortly after that, I joined the Fire Department, and left after 46 years.

Julio Litovsky, of Aventura, Florida, formerly of Livingston, died on August 10. He was 94.

Dear Editor: Does Livingston need the 45 South Livingston Avenue redevelopment project? The density for this location will be greater than any other area in town. Why do we need such density close to one of the town’s busiest intersections? Exiting from Arden onto South Livingston Avenue can be very difficult around 4 p.m. That is already quite far from the intersection. How will 276 apartments complicate this equation?

LANCERS PREPARE FOR FALLSPORTS: Livingston High School’s student athletes are preparing for a new season of fall sports. Shown above, left, Lancers focus on the ball during offensive and defensive play. Above, right, goalie candidates Sloane Pariser, Zoe Gilberg and Ayla Sherman focus on the ball during the drill. Don Schwartz Photos

During the Monday, August 14, Township Council meeting, an ordinance was tabled to approve an application for a long-term tax exemption - also known as a payment in lieu of taxes, or a PILOT - and authorize the execution of a financial agreement with Brightview Livingston Urban Renewal for a planned 150-unit senior living facility.

Residents living near a proposed development at the site of the former Bottle King location spoke again in opposition to the plan at the Monday, August 14, Township Council meeting.

INDIA FEST: Sanskriti of New Jersey held its annual India Fest at the Livingston gazebo on Sunday, August 13. The event, which attracted many visitors, took place just before Indian Independence Day on Tuesday, August 15, featured traditional music and dance performances, food, crafts, and more. See additional photos from the event on page B-2. Jerry Siskind and Matthew Goetz Photos