The Livingston Township Council held its annual reorganization meeting on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1. During the meeting, A1 Anthony was sworn in as mayor, his third time in the lead role, and Ed Meinhardt was named deputy mayor.Longtime Planning Board chairman Peter Klein, who retired from the board at the end of 2023, was also recognized for his years of service. Klein, who spent 27 years on the Planning Board, including 22 as chairman, was given the key to the town.New Mayor, Deputy MayorAnthony was tapped as mayor for the year following a unanimous vote.Now the longest tenured Council member at the start of his 12th year, he was previously the mayor in 2016 and 2019.“Livingston will be very fortunate to have A1 Anthony as mayor in 2024,” Meinhardt said in nominating him, calling him a great family man.Council member Shawn Klein seconded the nomination, saying that Anthony is a “steady hand at the wheel” and that doing what he feels is right for the town is his “North Star.”After he was sworn in, Anthony presented Michael Vieira, the outgoing mayor, with personalized gear from his favorite hockey team, the New Jersey Devils.Meinhardt was then unanimously selected as the 2024 deputy mayor, and was sworn in for a third time.“It is my honor to call you a friend and nominate you as deputy mayor,” Anthony said.Vieira seconded the nomination, thanking him for the advice he gave him during his year as mayor. “I know you love what you do for the Township ofLivingston andit clearly shows,” he said.AppointmentsAll committee appointments were approved by a unanimous Council vote. The committees included the Open Space Trust Committee; Livingston Community Partnership Management Corporation; Ad Hoc Licari and Strahman Tracts Committee; Advisory Committee for Disabilities; Advisory Committee on Transportation; Advisory Committee on Senior Citizens; Livingston for All Ages Committee; Arts Council of Livingston; Camuso Collection Preservation Committee; Committee for Diversity and Inclusion; Consumer Affairs Committee; Fourth of July Celebration Committee; Green Team; Livingston Animal Shelter Committee; Livingston Municipal Alliance; Livingston Public Broadcasting Committee and Executive Board; Local Emergency Planning Council; Parade Day Committee; Recycling and Reclamation Committee; Social Justice Advocacy Committee; Technology Committee; Trails and Greenways Committee; Township Golf Tournament Committee; Vision 20/20 Committee; and Welcome to Livingston Committee.Additionally, Jarrid Kantor was appointed township attorney; William Williams was named municipal court judge; Michael Berliner was appointed assistant township attorney; and Marc Garfinkle ...
