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National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Tomorrow, Friday, March 29, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The day was designated by Presidential proclamation in 2017 to honor all military personnel who served during the Vietnam era, regardless of where they served. March 29 was chosen in commemoration of the formal withdrawal of U.S. combat and combat support troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1973.

Finally, more than 40 years after the Paris Agreement of 1973 and the fall of Saigon in 1975, the veterans of the Vietnam conflict are getting the recognition they deserve. Some 500,000 men and women served; 58,000 did not return home. Those who did return came home to a divided nation that did not always support them – and sometimes even vilified them.

 

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Board Approves $126M Budget

The Livingston Board of Education unanimously approved a tentative school district budget for 2019-20 at its meeting on March 25.

The total school budget is $125,819,978, with $115,727,654 to be raised by taxes.

As was reported last week, the tax increase to an owner of an average home, assessed at $600,000, will be $89.

 

 

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Duo Who Sped Down S. Orange Ave. Stole $5,000 in Mall Merchandise

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Two men caught after abandoning their vehicle in Florham Park are facing charges related to the theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of items from the Livingston Mall, according to police. At about 1:03 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, Livingston Police Officer Dave Naylor was conducting a routine patrol on South Orange Avenue when he observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and running red lights.

Taylor saw the Mercedes SUVdrive over a concrete island and run a red light at South Orange Avenue and Eisenhower Parkway. The Mercedes then continued driving west at a high rate of speed, at which point Officer Naylor broadcast a description of the car and the direction of travel rather than attempt to pursue the vehicle.

 

 

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Livingston Rallies for LPI: Donations & Support Coming from All Directions

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This week, Jeff “the Coat Guy” Friedman, founder and director of Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI), in his own words updates residents on the Livingston-based charity, which works to “provide for the poor, homeless and disenfranchised.” The organization holds a seasonal coat drive and a year ’round toiletries collection for the homeless.
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By Jeff Friedman
With so many things happening now, I think it’s important for residents to know about the people of Livingston who have stepped forward to support LPI. I especially want to thank our stalwart volunteers for continuing to make another season of philanthropy happen right here in town.
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21
Mar
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Police Officers Are Promoted and Sworn In

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At the start of the Wednesday, March 13, Township Council meeting, Livingston Chief of Police Gary Marshuetz promoted three members of the department and swore in three new officers.

Promoted were Lt. Jack Hickey, Sgt. John Maggiulli, and Sgt. Steve McSpirit. Hickey was actually promoted in September but was unable to attend that ceremony. Together, the three have more than 90 years of experience working in the Livingston Police Department.

The three new officers sworn in were Officer Matthew DeBiasse, Officer Todd Compesi, and Officer Levecy DeOliveira.

 

 

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Funeral Held Wed. For Jack L. Atkins

Former Livingston resident Jack L. Atkins died Monday, March 18, at his home in Springfield. He was 70 years old.

Mr. Atkins grew up in Fair Lawn and Livingston. He attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He resided in Short Hills for 30 years before moving to Springfield in 2013.

After graduation, he joined his father in the real estate business which, after his brothers joined the firm, became TheAtkins Companies, a real-estate development and management firm headquartered in West Orange. Mr. Atkins was a principal in the firm until his death.

Mr. Atkins is survived by his father, Steve; his wife of 36 years, Melanie; three children, Doug, Scott (Carly), and Kim; three brothers, Dick (Joanna), Chick (Ellen) and Bob (Lisa); and two grandchildren.

A funeral service was held yesterday, Wednesday, March 20, at Temple Sharey-Tefilo Israel in South Orange.

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Services Were Held For Bernard Dolowich

Services were held on Wednesday, March 20, for Bernard (Buddy) Dolowich of Livingston, who died on Monday, March 18.

Born in 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Dolowich was the husband of the late Madeline Dolowich and Dr. Susan Skolnick; the father of Jodi Aranowitz and Robin Netel; and is also survived by four granddaughters.

Donations in Mr. Dolowich’s memory can be made to the Lewey Body Dementia Association at lbda@lbda.org.

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Spring Training

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SPRING TRAINING is underway for the Lancer softball team. Shown here, sisters Kelci and Jessie Bullion prepare for the batting cage and fielding drills during softball practice in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center. The Lancers will open their season at home against West Orange on Monday, April 1. Don Schwartz Photo

 

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National Leader in Renewable Energy

Last week, we applauded the Township Council for following through on several sustainability initiatives in town, and now that we have more information about the results of their energy aggregation search we must again take a moment to reflect on the great news.

We had hoped for an uptick in the use of renewable energy and some savings for our residents. We certainly did not expect to hear that the nearly three quarters of the town using Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) as their energy provider will now utilize 100 percent renewable energy, with the other quarter of residents with Jersey Central Power and Light (JCPL) nearly doubling the state’s sustainability requirements. In all, roughly 83 percent of Livingston’s energy will now come from wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy, as opposed to sources like coal and oil that are harmful to the environment.

 

 

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21
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One Time Slot, Two Speakers

Next Thursday evening, many Livingston parents will listen to an engaging talk about how to better support their children. The only question is which of two talks will they be attending? Two separate speakers will each hold presentations simultaneously next week, with both directed to parents about helping their children.

At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, Dianne Grossman will speak at the Senior, Youth and Leisure Services building, 204 Hillside Avenue. She is the mother of Mallory Grossman, a 12-year-old girl from Rockaway Township who was bullied by her peers and took her own life nearly two years ago. Since then Dianne has founded “Mallory’s Army” to combat bullying in schools, and her discussion will focus on encouraging families to avoid the “not my child syndrome,” the false belief that they are immune to the unthinkable happening.

 

 

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