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Board of Education Hears Addendum of Equity Audit

At its Tuesday, February 6, meeting, the Livingston Public Schools Board of Education previewed the school district’s upcoming budget and were presented an addendum on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) audit.

At the start of the meeting, the Board outlined its budget goals. These included undertaking a districtwide security audit and expanding access to high quality programs, services, and resources; the college application process was mentioned as a specific focus. The 2024-25 district budget will include necessary updates to technology and mandated curriculum changes.

Equity Audit

Shelley Zion professor of educational leadership, administration, and research at Rowan University, presented the Board with an addendum on the previously presented DEI audit.

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Livingston Police Officers Retire

Livingston Police Officers Retire
Livingston Police Officers Retire
Livingston Police Officers Retire

Three long-serving Livingston Police Department officers – Captain John Drumm, Sergeant Michael Herbert, and Officer Ralph Kolbusz – all retired from the department last month.

“All three officers were vital contributors to the operations and success of the department,” Chief of Police Gary Marshuetz said. “I wish Captain Drumm, Sgt. Herbert, and Officer Kolbusz happy, healthy and rewarding retirements.”

Captain Drumm retired on January 31, after serving as a Livingston Police officer for more than 34 years. Drumm was captain of the Patrol Division where, among many of his duties, he supervised four patrol squads covering the township on a 24/7 schedule.

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Lancers Defeat Shabazz and Barringer

LANCERS DEFEAT SHABAZZ AND BARRINGER

LANCERS DEFEAT SHABAZZ AND BARRINGER: The LHS boys’ varsity basketball team defeated Shabazz, 58-54, on Senior Night, Thursday, February 1, at home. The Lancers also defeated Barringer, 44-39, in an away game on Tuesday, January 30. Here, Lancer forward Sam Winitch, #21, soars to score over the Shabazz defender. Don Schwartz Photo

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Council Honors Capt. Drumm, Passes Ordinance, Resolutions

Council Honors Capt. Drumm, Passes Ordinance, Resolutions

During the Monday, February 5, Township Council meeting, Captain John Drumm was honored by the Council. Drumm retired at the end of January after working more than 34 years with the Livingston Police Department. February 5, 2024, was named John Drumm Day in his honor.

Each member of the Council, township manager Barry Lewis, deputy township manager Russ Jones, and township attorney Jarrid Kantor all spoke fondly of Drumm, saying that he was a friend and that the Livingston community would miss him.

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Wrestlers Earn Medals

WRESTLERS EARN MEDALS:

WRESTLERS EARN MEDALS: The Livingston High School wrestling team competed in the Essex County Wrestling Tournament on January 24 and 25 at the Codey Arena in West Orange. Six LHS wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes, including Alex Diorio, shown here at center. Diorio, at 157 pounds, pinned all of his opponents throughout the tournament, including a 1:07 pin in the final against Caldwell. Also taking home medals were Joseph Jean Marie, who placed second at 165 pounds; Chris Taddeo, who took fifth at 138 pounds; Jimmy Bonardi, who placed sixth in the 106 pound weight category; Dominic LaPolla, seventh place at 175 pounds; and Christian Giordano, eighth place at 190 pounds.

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Opinion

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 Year

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Actress and LHS Alumna Returns To Visit Theater Students at Alma Mater

Actress and LHS Alumna Returns To Visit Theater Students at Alma Mater
Actress and LHS Alumna Returns To Visit Theater Students at Alma Mater

Leslie Kritzer, a 1995 graduate of Livingston High School, visited her alma mater on Monday, February 5, to talk with students involved in theater and chorus. An actress and singer, Kritzer is currently starring on Broadway in Spamalot as the Lady of the Lake. Many of the students in the audience had attended the show the previous week as a class trip.

Kritzer spent over two hours in the school auditorium, sharing memories and challenges from her time at LHS. She described the LHS stage and auditorium as “the home that was everything” to her during her school years.

She shared her perspective on her career and answered questions about roles, disappointments, being part of a cast, and working together as a team. She also offered insight on college selection, and auditioning. She encouraged the students to participate in every aspect of theater, and marveled at the expanded theater arts program at the high school.

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Marilyn Mount

Marilyn Mount, age 83, of East Hanover, formerly of Livingston and West Orange, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 surrounded by her family at her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philomena Church in Livingston on Friday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home.

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Lancers Win on Senior Night

Lancers Win on Senior Night
Lancers Win on Senior Night

LANCERS WIN ON SENIOR NIGHT: The Lancers defeated Montclair Kimberley Academy, 5-1, on Saturday, January 27, at the Codey Arena. Livingston was led by two goals from Anthony Cassese, two assists by Matthew Zocks, and ten saves from Goalie Brody Teitelbaum. Shown below, Lancer Matthew Zocks, #10, wins the opening face off against the Cougars. Livingston’s # 11 Zach Silva awaits the puck. The game was also Senior Night, and the graduating seniors – Sean Chen, #15, Zach Silva, #11, and Ryan Zales, #2 – posed for a photograph with their coaches, assistant coach Zach Dorfman, assistant coach Dave Melucci, and head coach Dave Conklin. Don Schwartz Photos

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Three Names Submitted For Vacant Council Seat

The Livingston Democratic County Committee has submitted three names to fill the pending vacancy on the Township Council. Laurence Bergmann, James Mcllvaine, and Ketan Bhuptani have been nominated to fill Rosy Bagolie’s seat on the Council.

The Council now has 3 0 days from the time of the submission to select one of the nominees from the list, which is done by resolution during a public meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 5.

The person chosen, who will be sworn in immediately following passage of the resolution at the meeting, will then serve until the next certified general election. The 2024 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. That election will be to fill the seat for the remainder of Bagolie’s term, which runs through the end of 2026.

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