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Livingston Philanthropies Announces Return Of Trish Duffy Toiletries & Cosmetics Challenge

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Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI) founder and CEO Jeff Friedman has announced that the townwide Trish Duffy Toiletries and Cosmetics Challenge is back for the fall season.
Mrs. Duffy, who died in 2018, was a life-long resident of Livingston, a member of St. Philomena Parish, and well-known in the community. “It’s an honor to name LPI’s popular initiative for Trish,” said Friedman. “LPI asks Livingston neighbors for all sizes of new toiletries and cosmetics in Trish’s honor – our initiative was her idea!”
For the second year, LPI is partnering with Coldwell Banker Realty in Livingston, where Mrs. Duffy was an associate for years. Residents can send an email to Friedman at njhomeless@aol.com to get his drop-off location, or take their donations to the Coldwell Banker office at 2 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Livingston Center.

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14
Mar
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Detectives Investigate Home, Vehicle Burglaries

Livingston Police officers responded to several calls in the past week, including a residential burglary, a burglary to a vehicle, and shoplifting.

Home Burglary

At 7:09 p.m. on Friday, March 8, Livingston officers responded to a Thames Drive home in response to a burglary alarm.

Officers arrived and located a rear sliding door that was shattered. A further investigation revealed that the home had just been burglarized and the bedrooms were ransacked.

The homeowner is compiling a list of stolen items and the Livingston Detective Bureau is investigating the matter.

Vehicle Burglary

At 11:44 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, officers responded to a Vista Drive home on a report of a suspect who just entered a vehicle.

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14
Mar
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Wearing O' The Green

WEARING O’ THE GREEN:
WEARING O’ THE GREEN:
WEARING O’ THE GREEN:

WEARING O’ THE GREEN: Livingston was well represented in the annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade held on Sunday, March 10. The Main Street parade route included bands, marching groups, dancers, antique cars, Police and Fire Units, Essex County Sheriff Department Units and more. Shown at left, Pauline Melillo and daughter Aisling Gillespie proudly prepare to push Finn Gillespie in the parade. Above, Connor Small tunes up on the bagpipes prior to marching with the Essex Shillelagh Pipe and Drums. Small flew Home from Notre Dame University to participate. Below, fireman Nick Gillo and his children proudly march in the parade. More photos can be seen on page A-6. Don Schwartz Photos

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14
Mar
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Victoria Cheng Wins Second Consecutive Bowling Title

Victoria Cheng Wins Second Consecutive Bowling Title

Livingston High School bowler Victoria Cheng has won the Essex County Girl’s Individual Championship for the second consecutive year.

In the team championship, Cheng rolled a 483 series, which was the second best of the day for the girls. The top 12 bowlers competed for the individual championship on February 26. Cheng scored 487 pins to secure the third seed in the stepladder competition.

In the fourth versus third step, Victoriarolleda 180toHope Smith’s 169. Moving on to third versus second, Cheng narrowly defeated Michelnael Fils-Aime. Fils-Aime missed a spare which opened the door for Cheng to win 185 to 179.

In the championship game, it was a rematch from last season in which the first seed Gabriella Lucivero, from Nutley, would score a 180 pinfall. Cheng started the game with four strikes and finished with a 202 win, the game, and the title.

Thu
14
Mar
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Council Introduces Brightview Ordinances

At its meeting on Monday, March 11, the Livingston Township Council introduced two housing ordinances, and passed and tabled separate ordinances related to structures on privately owned property.

Brightview Ordinances

An ordinance was introduced to authorize a sale agreement between Brightview Livingston Urban Renewal and the township, for a portion of its 357 South Livingston Avenue (block 3100, lot 55 in the tax map) property that includes the town’s skate park. The proceeds of the sale are expected to cover the cost of a new skate park, to be located elsewhere in town.

Brightview plans to build a 150unit senior living facility on approximately 160,000 gross square feet of land. The property, 321 South Livingston Avenue, is the current home of the West Essex YMCA, which will soon move to a new location across the street, the former site of the Grace Lutheran Church. The strip of land being sold is expected to be used for parking.

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14
Mar
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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

Thu
14
Mar
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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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14
Mar
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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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14
Mar
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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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14
Mar
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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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