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Double Win For Baseball Team

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DOUBLE WIN FOR BASEBALL TEAM: The Livingston High School varsity baseball team recorded two wins at home in recent action, defeating Rutherford, 5-4, on Wednesday, April 18, and Montclair, 2-1, on Friday, April 20. Shown above, Lancer shortstop Brett Mendez avoids the pick-off by diving back into first base against the Rutherford Bulldogs. Don Schwartz Photo

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Cricket Association Holds Opening Day

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Sunday, April 22, was opening day for the Livingston Cricket Association. Members of the newly-formed group have been working together with the mayor and Township Council members to bring this sports program for adults – both men and women – to the community.

The Council connected Nilesh Mhatre, executive board member of Sanskriti of New Jersey, with Jennifer Walker, director of the Livingston Senior, Youth and Leisure Services (SYLS). The two, along with Ron Barbella of SYLS, were able to secure fields at Riker Hill School through October and had an official kick-off to the season. On Sunday, their “field of dreams” became a reality when mayor Ed Meinhardt presented a proclamation declaring April 22 as Cricket Day, and officially dubbed the enthusiastic cricket group the Livingston Cricket Association.

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Lemonade For Literacy

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LEMONADE FOR LITERACY: A year ago, Ben Epstein watched a video and learned of an organization that builds schools and libraries to promote literacy in rural areas in Central America. “What struck me was the effort these kids need to put in just so they can go to school each day,” he said. “I feel very fortunate to have access to a great school, Morristown-Beard, and all the supplies I need to learn.”

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Boys' Lacrosse Team Wins Two

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BOYS’ LACROSSE TEAM WINS TWO: In recent action, the Livingston High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team defeated Verona, 13-0, at home, and Cranford, 12-8, on the road. Shown above, Lancer senior attacker Eddie O’Donnell, #45, circles the Verona defense to set up a Lancer score.

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Municipal Budget

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A public hearing on the 2018 municipal budget was held at Monday’s Township Council meeting, allowing residents to share their thoughts on its contents. The budget was introduced at the March 19 Council meeting, and it was published in the April 12 edition of the Tribune.

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Weather or Not

Despite the rain, wind, and mud, last Thursday’s Israel at 70 was a big success, with hundreds of people in attendance despite the less-than-ideal weather. Spearheaded by the Livingston Committee for Diversity and Inclusion and the Jewish Federation of MetroWest NJ, the event was supported by many synagogues, Jewish schools, and other local organizations.

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Lewis Explains Municipal Budget; Final Budget Expected to Pass May 7

A public hearing on the 2018 municipal budget was held at Monday’s regular meeting, following a presentation by township manager Barry Lewis.

The tax rate will increase by 1.3 percent under the new budget, which would mean a $37.53 increase in taxes for the average Livingston home, valued at $617,444.73.

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Turf Field Replacement Approved

The Livingston Board of Education took a number of business actions at its April 23 meeting.

Replace LHS Turf Field

The Board approved a contract to remove and replace the synthetic turf field at Livingston High School.

The contract is with FieldTurf USA, through Keystone Purchasing Network, for a total of $456,688 . The quote had specified a cost of $503,779 with a deduction of $47,091 to reuse the existing infill material.

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Zoning Board Approves Ten Projects

The Livingston Zoning Board of Adjustment plowed through eleven residential applications for variances at its meeting on April 24. Ten were approved, including three for new homes on Force Hill Road.

In several cases, neighbors came to voice approval of the applications.

An application by Ranjan and Debasmita Pradhan to build a new single family home at 139 W. Northfield Road was adjourned to the May 22 meeting. The Board suggested that the applicants redesign the project in part to meet the required building height.

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Hold Memorial Services For David W. Ackerman

Former Livingston resident and police officer David Wilson Ackerman died in his Florham Park home on April 18. He was 78 years old. A memorial gathering was held Friday, April 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hancliffe Home for Funerals in East Hanover. In addition, a memorial service was held Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Florham Park. Born in Glen Ridge, Mr. Ackerman resided in Livingston before moving to Florham Park 45 years ago. He began his law enforcement career as a police officer with the Township of Livingston; then worked as the manager of corporate security at Macy’s Northeast for 37 years. He then served with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office as a senior systems analyst before retiring in 2016. Mr. Ackerman was a volunteer fireman in Livingston before moving to Florham Park, where he became active with that community’s First Aid Squad, FP Community TV, and the Fourth of July Parade Committee. Surviving Mr.

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