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Graduation Time

College graduation announcements are starting to come in and the Tribune staff has received inquiries from parents about how they can share their good news with their neighbors.

While we believe it is our job to educate our readers as to official happenings in the municipality, the Tribune is also here to publicize family milestones such as births, deaths, weddings, religious celebrations and other important personal achievements. As a result, we are happy to publish the news of a graduation in your family – at no charge. Information should be submitted in writing by mail at P.O. Box 65, Livingston, NJ 07039; by fax at 973-992-7015; or by e-mail at WestEssexTribune@gmail.com.

 

 

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A Fond Farewell

This past week, Livingston lost a valuable community member who served as a role model for generations of township residents. Grace Russo died Monday, May 28, at the age of 87. She was known to many in town for her warm, loving attitude toward all. One friend of hers told us, “Even if you had just met her, each time she saw you, she would greet you like an old friend.” She was genuinely interested in her community and the people in it.

The many people who attended Grace’s funeral at St. Philomena Parish on Monday showed clearly how beloved Grace was here in Livingston. Driving along South Livingston Avenue just prior to the service was challenging. Drivers waited patiently to turn their cars into the church driveway, while many Town Hall employees could be seen walking to the church.

 

 

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LHS Track Team Competes in State Championship; Qualifies Three for New Jersey Meet of Champions

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The Livingston High School track and field team had 17 members qualify in 14 events at the Group 4 State Championship Meet, held at Franklin High School in Somerset on May 31 and June 1. Seven Lancers qualified in more than one event, with Tafari Attoh advancing in all four of his events from the sectional meet.

The Lancer boys’ squad was represented in the 400 meter high hurdles (Victor Lopez Simpson), the 100 meter dash (Attoh), the 1,600 meter (Philmon Mehari), the discus (Nick Boffa) and the high jump (team captain Philippe Jallow) on day one of the event. Day two saw Lancer qualifiers in the 3,200 meter (Mehari), the 4x100 meter relay (Chris Werner/ Captain Jackson Petryna/Jamar Vincent/Attoh), the 200 meter (Attoh), the javelin (team captain Joe Cullen/Boffa), the long jump (Werner) and the 4x400 (Werner/John King/ Vincent/Attoh).

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Private Services For Michael Buglio

Former Livingston resident Michael Joseph Buglio died Sunday, May 26, at the age of 85.

He was born and raised in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He spent the majority of his adult life in Livingston, and most recently lived in Warrenton, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Carol Spinner; his sister, Margaret Generose; his former wife, Lara Buglio; his three children, Michael Buglio (Bette-Lynn), Marisa Buglio Schaefer (Ron), Daniel Buglio (Kelly); and four grandchildren.

Mr. Buglio was a life-long musician. He learned to play trombone as a child and went on to study music, earning a B.S. at West Chester University and an M.A. in music education from Temple University. His 34 year career in education began as a high school band director in Maryland and concluded as the supervisor of music for the Livingston School District.

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Township Council Passes and Prepares Over $10M in Appropriations

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At the Monday, June 3, Township Council regular meeting, the Council passed and proposed several bond ordinances, appropriating more than $10 million to improvements in the township. The ordinances provided appropriations for utility improvements. They included $1,195,000 for the sewer utility system, $2,430,000 for the water utility system, and $50,000 for the pool utility.

The sewer improvements will include work to the water pollution control facility, sewage pump stations, the primary digester, a facility transformer replacement, the replacement of a large pipe on Eisenhower Parkway, collection system improvements, roof upgrades, and the acquisition of a jet vac truck.

The water improvements will include work to the water utility system, including installation and replacement of water mains, renovations and improvements to water production wells, and assessments and renovations to water storage facilities.

 

 

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Electronics Recycling Event to Include Toy Collection

Plastic Toys to Go to Needy:

Outdoor plastic toys, such as Little Tikes cars and playhouses, as well as plastic dollhouses, action figures, and other items, will be collected at Livingston’s household Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event on Sunday, June 9. The toys, which should be “gently used,” will be redistributed to local families in need by the group Second Chance Toys.

On June 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents may take these, along with their unwanted, old, or broken electronics and small appliances, to the Senior/Community Center at 204 Hillside Avenue. On-site paper document shredding will also be offered, and all services are free for Livingston residents.

 

 

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Littell People's Park Renovations

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Renovation work at Littell People’s Park continued on Monday, June 3, with the installation of playground equipment. Work has been delayed by wet weather, and installation of the playground surface, which requires the ground to be completely dry, will be completed after the equipment is fully set up. Jerry Siskind Photo

 

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Vieira and Minde Advance in Primary

It was an uneventful Primary Election in Livingston this past Tuesday, June 4, with all but two races, both Democratic and on the county level, going uncontested.

Incumbent Democrat Michael Vieira received 527 votes for Livingston Township Council.

On the Republican side, Brandon Minde received 193 votes for Township Council.

Vieira is currently serving through the end of the year after winning a special election in February to fill the seat of Michael Silverman, who resigned in January. November’s election will be to fill the remaining one year of former councilman Silverman’s term.

 

 

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Planning Bd. Gives Approval To Pulte Homes Development

Starbucks Application Carried to June 18:

The Livingston Planning Board, at its meeting June 4, continued hearings on two applications that were last heard on May 7.

The Board adjourned an application for a drive-through Starbucks coffee shop on South LivingstonAvenue, and voted to approve an application by Pulte Homes for a townhome development on South Orange Avenue.

 

 

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BOE Honors Student Rep and Retirees

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The Livingston Board of Education honored Philippe Jallow, the outgoing student representative to the Board, and 11 of the district’s retiring teachers, at its meeting on June 3.

Between these celebrations, Board president Buddy August commented on the passing of longtime township resident, Grace Russo, at age 87. August, a former mayor of the township, said she was one of his favorite people.

“You knew her if you went to Town Hall or the Senior Center,” he said. “Livingston lost a real treasure. She always wanted to know what she could do for you.

“Heaven is much brighter today with her there.”

 

 

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