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Water Main Work On Congressional

WATER MAIN WORK ON CONGRESSIONAL

WATER MAIN WORK ON CONGRESSIONAL PARKWAY: Water service transfers from the old water main to the new water main on Madison Court and Congressional Parkway from Madison Court to the baseball field, began on Friday, March 8, and will continue through Friday, March 15, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to limited driveway access during these working hours, residents who need to leave after 7 a.m. are recommended to park on Filmore Avenue or in the Northland Pool Parking lot. Shown here, portions of Congressional Avenue were excavated so construction workers could access the underground water main. ROC Photos

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Private Services for Mrs. Wagenberg

Ellen Wagenberg died on March 5. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Barry Wagenberg. Additional survivors include her son, Lawrence Wagenberg, along with his wife and their sons; her daughter, Melissa Lasher, along with her husband and their children; and her sister.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 25, 1948. After living in Jamaica, Queens, above her dad’s pharmacy and soda shop, her family settled in New Hyde Park, New York. Later, Mrs. Wagenberg attended Adelphi University, where she met her future husband, Barry.

Upon her college graduation, she and her husband moved to Philadelphia, where she taught elementary school. They then moved to the Riverdale section of the Bronx. They moved again to Robbins Air Force Base, in Georgia, when Mr. Wagenberg was stationed there in the US Air Force. The family eventually settled in Livingston. As her children were growing up, Mrs. Wagenberg earned her MBA and later worked as an accountant.

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Keep Public Records Open

This week, March 10 through 16, is Sunshine Week. It occurs every year in March, coinciding with James Madison’s birthday, on March 16, which is also National Freedom of Information Day. The week, and that holiday, seek to shine a light on the importance of open government. How sad it is, then, on this of all weeks, that the New Jersey Legislature is once again taking aim at our state’s Open Public Records Act, better known as OPRA.

Abill, S2930/A4045, was introduced on March 4, sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo (D-36), and was heard just one week later. This fast-moving bill would be a devastating blow to the Open Public Records Act in New Jersey. As a result, several notable organizations have denounced it, including the American Civil Liberties Union, and the League of Women Voters. The editorial boards of North Jersey and the Star-Ledger have also spoken out in opposition to the bill.

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Volleyball Team Wins Championship

VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP:

VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS CHAMPIONSHIP: The Heritage Middle School girls’ volleyball team recently won the Essex County Championship. Shown here in the top row are Arya Shukla, Mya Mamouzette, Valeria Tolstenkov, Hannah Hong, Sophie Drost, and Olivia Pipala. In the middle row are Ariana Levitskiy, Olivia Giordano, Emma Laskov, Gabriella Anthony, Erin Chao, Sophia Thomas, and Lyla Halper. In front are Carolyn Altieri, Gabrielle Ford, Arielle Kadouri, and Stacy Dong. Not shown are team member Maria Perreira and coach Dan Kim.

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Services Held For Mr. Furst

Alan N. Furst, 73, died on March 10. He leaves his wife, Ruth Ann; daughter, Jill Furst Ahluwalia (Sid); his siblings and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Daniel. He is also survived by his former wife.

After he received his LCSW degree, Mr. Furst founded the Community Psychiatric Institute of East Orange in 1972 with his psychiatrist father. He served there as the executive director for 51 years, where he pioneered the concept of day treatment for psychiatric patients. Over the years he expanded the program to include substance abuse treatment.

The family received guests for Mr. Furst on Tuesday, March 12, at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston. That was followed by a funeral service and burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Livingston Fire Department Responds to Calls

Livingston Fire Department Responds to Calls
Livingston Fire Department Responds to Calls
Livingston Fire Department Responds to Calls

This past week, the Livingston Fire Department (LFD) responded to a number of calls, including multiple downed wires, fire alarm transmissions, and a potential gas leak.

Wires

A large tree fell across Brandon Avenue last Thursday, March 7. It took down primary wires and caused a utility pole to snap, damaging a transformer. PSE&G were on the scene to assist.

This past Monday, March 11, a large tree fell near 32 Sterling Drive. It brought down wires and primaries. The road was blocked, PSE&G was advised and immediately responded. PSE&G capped off wires and restored partial service to the area. Department of Public Works was on the scene, removing the tree, while the Livingston Police Department stood by.

Mutual Aid Request

On Sunday, March 10, LFD received a request for an engine to standby at Orange Fire Department headquarters, as their engines were working at a structural fire.

Pull Station Activation

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Services Held For Mr. Orbach

Joseph Orbach, 93,died at home on Tuesday, March 5. He is survived by his four children and their families.

A funeral service for Joseph was held Wednesday, March 6, at Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood, New Jersey Following the funeral service was a burial at Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus.

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Halli Lunin

Halli Pankin Lunin, 74, of West Orange, passed away on March 7, 2024.

Halli was born on August 30, 1949, and grew up in Roslyn, New York.After graduating high school, she first went to Endicott College, and then to Ohio University to study art history.

Halli met her husband in New York City and they were married onAugust 27, 1977. They had three children and settled in Livingston.

After Halli retired from being a florist, she spent her time reading, attending book clubs, playing canasta and mahjong, spending time at the beach, and spending as much time as she could with her family.

Halli was predeceased by Jerome and Beatrice Pankin. She is survived by her husband, Scott; her three children, Russell, Eric and Sloane; seven grandchildren, Richard, Alexander, Nathaniel, Jordana, Colden, Gemma, and River; and her brother, David Pankin.

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Marty Bodner

Beloved father of Andrew Bodner (Debbie), Eric Bodner (Barbara), Felice Weiner, and Hilary Bodner (David).

Grandfather of Samantha DiLemme (Phil), Julia Bodner Cohen (Brett), Robby Bodner (Nikki), Ross Weiner (Jamie), Lindsey Marder (Brad), Max Bodner, Michael Bodner, and Samuel Brenner.

Great-grandfather of Sienne Rose DiLemme and Remi Tess Marder.

There will be a private service in his memory for the family.

If you would like to make a donation, please send it to Garden Terrace, Marty’s residence for the last three years. This is an amazing group that truly makes a difference: Garden Terrace, in memory of Marty Bodner, 361 Main Street, Chatham, NJ, 07928.

Alternatively, you may donate to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. If it’s not about Livingston, it’s not in the

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Library Director Discusses Strategic Plan and User Needs

Library Director Discusses Strategic Plan and User Needs

The Livingston Public Library is adapting to changing user needs and societal shifts while maintaining core services, noted Amy Babcock, its director, as she shared insights on intellectual freedom, literacy and community engagement last weekduring a Zoom presentation with the Livingston League of Women Voters (LWV).

The discussion focused on the library’s new Strategic Plan for 2024-28 and its mission, the “Core values of community, compassion, connection and creativity.”

The plan outlines the Livingston library’s vision, mission and values as it aims to provide equal access and intellectual freedom for all, while fostering growth and a creative environment. The Strategic Plan, created by staff and tru stees, was a y ear in the making, using data gathered through surveys, focus groups, andmeetings with the community.

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