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Esther M. Bearg, 96, entered eternity on July 19, 2023 after a long life and a brief illness. An educator and guidance counselor for over 40 years, she earned a doctorate in education and penned many articles about guidance for West Orange High School’s Guidance Department as well as two for the New York Times, and several more for other periodicals and contests. On one side of the family, she achieved the status of the last remaining cousin of her generation.

Bernice (Froling) Anthony passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2022 at the age of 84. A lifelong resident of Livingston, she raised her family in the house built by her father, the same house she lived in prior to marrying WardAnthony. Ward, her life-long sweetheart, lived just three houses away from her while growing up and they ultimately spent 67 wonderful, loving years together.

Edward F. Sullivan of Seabrook Village, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, formerly of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at home. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1955 and worked as a professional Engineer. In Livingston, Ed served on the Planning Board, Town Council, and as mayor. Ed is survived by his wife, Barbara; and children, Mary Courtien, Barbara Ann Haines, Thomas, James, Michael, and Edward Sullivan. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren.

Dear Editor: With car thefts in town continuing to be a problem, it occurred to me that not everyone in town is familiar with the proper procedure for locking one’s car. So, in the interest of public safety, not to mention helping the police, here are a few simple steps: 1. Slowly and carefully pull into your driveway.

Redevelopment and Housing

The township’s Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo is continuing each Sunday evening through August 6. The series, coordinated by the Senior, Youth, and Leisure Services (SYLS) department, is open to the public free of charge.

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The Livingston Police Department will be holding its 14th National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1.

At its Monday, July 24 meeting, the Livingston Township Council discussed a redevelopment plan for a portion of South Livingston Avenue.

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Northfield Cemetery