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Happy Holidays, Stay Safe, and Donate

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and as we continue through this holiday season, we wanted to reflect on some matters that are regularly brought up around this time.

It is well worth a reminder to drive safely this holiday season. As a deterrent to dissuade drunk driving, police departments statewide are expected to add extra enforcement on the roads through New Year’s Day, as part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. This holiday season, make smart choices, and make sure those around you are doing the same. Sometimes we have to make others’ choices for them, which may cause some friction, but is well worth it in the end.

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Hockey Team Wins Opener

HOCKEY TEAM WINS OPENER
HOCKEY TEAM WINS OPENER

HOCKEY TEAM WINS OPENER: On Friday, December 8, the Livingston High School varsity hockey team defeated West Essex- Caldwell, 4-1, at the Codey Arena. The Lancer victory was highlighted by a “hat trick,” three goals scored by senior Zach Silva. The first goal of the season was scored by Dylan Gibbs. Lancer goalie Brody Teitelbaum made 16 saves during the game. Above, Lancer Matthew Zocks, #10, hits a slapshot against West Essex-Caldwell. Below, the Lancers celebrate and congratulate Dylan Gibbs on scoring the first goal of the season. Don Schwartz Photos

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Fire Department Responds To Car Accident, Arcing Wires

Fire Department Responds To Car Accident, Arcing Wires

The Livingston Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident, a report of wires arcing, a power problem at Temple B’nai Abraham, and a washing machine issue. Fire officials also investigated several reports of gas and odors, all of which turned out to be unfounded.

Car Accident

On Thursday, December 7, firefighters went to the Container Store at 372 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, at the Route 10 traffic circle, on a report of a car hitting a building.

Upon arrival, they found a vehicle had gone into a plate glass window there. Although the window sustained significant damage, there was no damage to the building, as determined by members of the Livingston Building Department. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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Heroes and Heroines

HEROES AND HEROINES

HEROES AND HEROINES: On Tuesday, December 12, JCC MetroWest held two events that allowed the public to hear real testimonies from survivors of the October 7 attack on Israel. Speakers included Ofir and Rony Kisin, Hila Fakliro, and Shani Teshuva, who each shared their stories from that date. Shown above are Rabbi Moshe Rudin of Congregation Adath Shalom, who moderated the afternoon session, along with Teshuva, Fakliro, and Ofir and Rony Kisin. The related story can be seen on page B- 4. Jerry Siskind Photo

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Cannabis Retail, DPW Building Discussed at Conference Meeting

At its conference meeting on Monday, December 11, the Livingston Township Council discussed potential cannabis business in town and provided an update on construction of the long-dormant new Department of Public Works building.

Cannabis

A report on potential cannabis retail in town is expected to be finalized soon. A draft of the plan currently exists and has been shared with the Council, but it is awaiting comments from Peter Klein, a cannabis committee member, to be completed. It was expected to be ready in time for Monday’s meeting. Instead, the Council just discussed the report in general terms.

The report recommends areas in town where retail cannabis would make sense, should the Council choose to approve it. Details were not shared during Monday’s meeting, but the locations would be areas of town that are already zoned for retail, while not being close to certain locations like schools and houses of worship.

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Celebrating The Festival of Lights

CELEBRATING THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

CELEBRATING THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: Rabbi Simeon Cohen of Temple Beth Shalom of Livingston and Rabbi David Vaisberg of Temple B’nai Abraham of Livingston sing Hanukkah songs during the menorah lighting, held Tuesday night, December 12, at the Camuso Holiday Display at the gazebo at the Oval. It was the sixth night of the eight-day holiday. Jerry Siskind Photo

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Zoning Board Approves New Spalding Dr. Home

The Livingston Zoning Board, at its December 12 meeting, temporarily adjourned Gary and Darice Tufaro’s application to construct a two-car garage at 89 East McClellan Avenue until February, 2024. The Board also heard four more applications, approving two and pushing back the others to later dates in the new year.

Additionally, prior to its public meeting, the Board memorialized resolutions honoring Jim Hochberg and Tony Nardone for their contributions to the township, as both men will resign from the Board at the end of the year.

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Six Soccer Players on Super Essex All-Conference Teams

Six Soccer Players on Super Essex All-Conference Teams
Six Soccer Players on Super Essex All-Conference Teams

Six Livingston High School varsity girls ’ soccer players were named to the Super Essex All-Conference teams, including four on the First Team.

First Team Honorees

Senior Riley Chisarick, captain and centerback for the Lancers, was named to the First Team All-Conference in the American Division. Coach Brian Carr noted that she was part of 11 shutouts, and only five teams scored on the Lancers while she was on the field.

Senior striker Bella Dilanni was also named to the first team. She led the team in goals for the second consecutive season, recording 13 goals and ten assists. Her “biggest moment,” said coach Carr, was “scoring our first goal against Montclair.”

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Margaret Lilien

Margaret Lilien, 99, of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at her home on December 2,2023, just three months shy of her 100th birthday Bom in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Margaret eventually moved to Livingston in 1970, where she wouldresideforover50years. She married the love of her life, Edward Lilien (of blessed memory), on August 24, 1944. The two had a beautiful life together, full of happy times and many precious memories.

Margaret believed in doing for others. She was a Life Member of Hadassah of Livingston-West Orange, was avolunteerat St. Barnabas Medical Center, and was the Treasurer of Ahavath Achim B ’nai Lilien for over 20 years. When she wasn’t volunteering her time, you could find her knitting for those in nursing homes or for the National Council of Jewish Women. To say Margaret was a woman of valor would be an understatement.

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Joan Kellett

Joan Kellett, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, was born Joan Rita Weiselberg on April 15, 1937. She passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her residence in Somerset, NJ.

Joan’s professional and volunteer career spanned decades, and she was always involved helping others and a love of animals and quilting.After attending University of Illinois and graduating from Hunter College in New York, Joan began a career as a speech therapist at Mount Sinai hospital. She later worked for the National Burn Victim Foundation, and volunteered for the West Orange First Aid Squad and Therapy Dogs International. She was also an active longtime member of the Common Threads Quilters Guild. Her countless quilts are a cherished legacy that will live on forever as a reminder of her love and creativity.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Lori; son-in-law Brig; and granddaughters Shoshi and Sarah Mae; as well as her sister, Marilyn; and niece and nephew, Linda and Bob.

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