With the retirements of three long-serving Livingston Police Department officers last month, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for their service to this community.We thank Captain John Drumm, Sergeant Michael Herbert, and Officer Ralph Kolbusz for their combined nine decades of experience working with the LPD. Each of them brought his own contributions to Livingston, and we wish them well in retirement.Happy Lunar New YearIt is officially the Year of the Dragon, and after a few years of muted public celebrations due to the pandemic, we were thrilled to see people out in full force celebrating. Over the past decade or so, Lunar New Year has become ingrained in our community. From township events, to programs at the public library, to children sharing fun information about holiday traditions in school, we have continued to expand our calendar to include this unique cultural celebration. Last Saturday, Livingston’s annual Chinese Cultural Day celebration was held at Livingston High School, featuring family-friendly activities, Chinese fare, and a spectacular, colorful performance of dance, song and more.The Tribune staff always enjoys these events. We send someone each year under the guise of “photo opportunities,” when in reality, the big draw is the food and the show, and the welcoming community.We are thrilled to showcase photos from the event in this week’s edition of the paper, and we eagerly look forward to celebrating the Year of the Snake in 2025.A Healthy HeartLast Friday, February 2, Livingston Township employees participated in National Wear Red Day. The annual event at Town Hall, done on the first Friday in February (American Heart Month), was part of the Go Red for Heart Health initiative, a nationwide campaign that aims to lower the risk of heart disease. While some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, there are several changes you can make to help lower your risk, such as getting the recommended amount of physical activity each week; choosing to eat more nutritious foods (easier said than done on the weekend of the Super Bowl!); and quitting smoking.February is American Heart Month and the Go Red event served as a great reminder to take better care of ourselves. Typically, the health department shares tips around this time to lower one’s blood pressure. Consistent readings of numbers over 120/80 mmHG (“120 over 80”) are an indication of high or elevated blood pressure, which can lead ...
