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During its Monday, March 13, meeting, the Livingston Township Council was presentedfindings from the ad-hoc Livingston Cannabis Subcommittee, about what classes of cannabis business to approve in town. In November 2020, a referendum passed in New Jersey approving the legalization of cannabis by a two to one vote.

The Livingston Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Tuesday, March 14, at Route 10 and Eisenhower Parkway.

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Last weekend, we were thrilled to have four sold out live performances of “The Aristocats Kids,” a one-act show based on the Disney film, presented by the Children’s Theatre of Livingston (CTL). We were, as always, impressed with the amount and spirit of teamwork CTL achieved throughout the show, both on stage and behind it.

Gennaro Gencarelli of Livingston died on Friday, March 3. He was 94.

The boys’ varsity basketball team finished its winter season with 17 wins and 11 losses. The 17-win total matches the second most for the program in over 40 years.

On February 25, the first part of the U.S. Table Tennis 2023 junior national team trials was held at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. More than 200 players from across the country participated, including Emma Yang, a fourth grader from Livingston’s Collins School who competed in the girls’ under 11 category.

Livingston’s Board of Education reviewed the proposed 2023-24 school budget at its meeting on Monday, March 6. The review showed a primary investment in personnel, student support and reconciling with increasing enrollment within the budget.

ALL THAT JAZZ: Starting tonight, March 9, and continuing into the weekend is Livingston High School Theater’s annual spring musical. There will be 7 p.m. performances of “Chicago” on March 9, 10 and 11, with a 2 p.m. matinee on March 11. Shown above, during rehearsals, are Clover Meyer (Mama Morton) and Jayden Declet (Roxie Hart); at left, Sam Korneich (Amos Hart) is shown during dress rehearsal; and below, Jonah Ruderman (Billy Flynn) rehearses a scene along with ensemble members Zoe Dee Lento, Gabi Elchoness, CC Wang, Alyssa Galasso and Daniella Krasney.

The Livingston Fire Department responded to a number of calls between Wednesday, March 1, and Saturday, March 4.

Dorothea Ann Fast died at her home in Livingston on February 23 after an extended period of ill health. She was 94.

David B. Blake of Morris Plains died on Monday, February 27, at the age of 85.