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Police Officer Joe Wnek Retires After 27 Years

Police Officer Joe Wnek Retires After 27 Years
Police Officer Joe Wnek Retires After 27 Years

On February 29, Police Officer Joe Wnek retired from the Livingston Police Department after 27 years of service.

Officer Wnek served on the Auto Theft task force, was a 9-11 responder at the World Trade Center, was a recipient of the SPOT award for saving a resident from drowning, and regularly served as an instructor for National Night Out and the Jr. Police Academy.

Officer Wnek was assigned to the Traffic Division for most of his time with the Department. There, he conducted traffic studies for the township and assisted in all aspects of traffic safety with special attention to the student population.

Chief Gary Marshuetz said, “Officer Wnek’s file is filled with thank you letters from stranded motorists who he had stopped to help. More than a few of these letters were from motorists who Joe assisted while he was off-duty and traveling on his way home. That is the type of caring officer Joe has been for the last 27 years.

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“Cinderella” Opens Tonight at LHS

“Cinderella” Opens Tonight at LHS
“Cinderella” Opens Tonight at LHS
“Cinderella” Opens Tonight at LHS
“Cinderella” Opens Tonight at LHS

This week marks the opening night of the Livingston High School Theater spring musical, “Cinderella.” Tickets are still on sale at lhstheater.com and performances will be held at 7 p.m. on March 7, 8, and 9, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on March 9.

Behind the Scenes

To make a production of this scale come to life, there is a tremendous effort behind the scenes spanning many months and involving scores of people. The LHS Theater production team and crew, made up of teachers and students, are, quite literally, the nuts and bolts of the show. Teacher and technical director Brian Megaro has been working with many skilled students. There are endless opportunities for students who may not crave being in the spotlight on stage, but who are invaluable behind the scenes. And many of these students take on essential leadership roles.

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Officers Respond to Multiple Vehicle Burglaries

During the past week, Livingston Police officers responded to multiple reports of vehicles that had been burglarized.

Burglary to Vehicles

This past Sunday at 6:26 a.m., a Stonewall Drive resident appeared at police headquarters to report that his 2023 BMW had been burglarized that morning. His surveillance camera captured two people running up to his vehicle and getting in. They were captured on camera stealing a briefcase and laptop from inside the vehicle before fleeing.

The Livingston Detective Bureau is investigating the matter.

Another Livingston resident reported a burglarized vehicle that Sunday. A Tilden Court resident contacted Police Headquarters to report his 2020Audi had been broken into. The resident’s security cameras captured a suspect approaching the unlocked Audi, stealing a pair of sunglasses from inside it, andfleeing the scene.

The Livingston Detective Bureau is also investigating this instance of burglary.

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Affordable Housing Bill

At the latest Township Council meeting on February 26, members discussed A-4, a state Assembly bill that recently passed and could affect Livingston’s future affordable housing plans.

Specifically, A-4 is a planned overhaul of the current affordable housing system. It would abolish the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and give its regulatory power to state-run agencies. If towns follow the guidance of the state, they would be immune to the builder’s remedy lawsuits that have threatened towns - including Livingston- during previous affordable housing rounds. Governor Phil Murphy has previously stated his approval of the bill, which will now move to the Senate, under bill S50 Sca(lR).

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Bowling Team Finishes Second in Colonial Conference

Bowling Team Finishes Second in Colonial Conference

The Lancer bowling team finished in second place with an 11-5 record in the Colonial Conference of the Super Essex Conference (SEC). Seton Hall Prep won the conference going undefeated at 16-0.

Rishabh Sinha and Aidan Reyes won First Team Honors with Gabriel Shulman, Parker Shulman and Victoria Cheng capturing Second Team Honors in the division. Maxwell Miller was awarded Honorable Mention for the team.

The team qualified for the NJSIAA State Sectional semi-finals. On the way, the team defeated Montclair with an impressive 1039-1019 win.

The Lancers were defeated by Fair Lawn, 2-1, in the semi-final round. LHS finished fifth in the Essex County Tournament but Victoria Cheng was able to repeat as the Girls’ Individual Champion. The team earned coach Griff Hughes his 300th win in December.

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Cheerleaders Win Four Competitions

Cheerleaders Win Four Competitions
Cheerleaders Win Four Competitions

CHEERLEADERS WIN FOUR COMPETITIONS: The cheerleading team provided Lancer spirit at Livingston High School junior varsity and varsity girls and boys basketball games throughout the winter season. The varsity cheerleading team also competed in four competitions all around the state, taking home first place in each one. Shown above is the varsity cheerleading squad; below, the squad performs the “Green and White” cheer. Don Schwartz Photos

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Daylight Savings Begins Sunday, March 10

On Sunday, March 10, clocks “spring forward” to start Daylight Savings time. This change should also prompt the change of batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and the inspection of fire extinguishers.

“The biannual tradition of Daylight Savings is the ideal time to remind residents to change the batteries whenever we change the clocks,” explained Livingston Fire Chief Christopher Mullin. “When smoke alarms or detectors fail to operate, it’s usually because batteries are missing, disconnected or dead.”

Chief Mullin advises homeowners who may have purchased newer “Ten-Year Sealed Battery” detectors that once detectors are activated upon initial installation, there is no need to replace the batteries. Tenyear sealed battery detectors are designed to operate using a “sealed” battery, so attempting to open or change the battery will render the detector useless, and it will have to be discarded.

Smoke Detectors

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Private Services For Mrs. Silverman

Bette Anne (nee Feldman) Silverman died on February 17 at the age of 87. Born September 27, 1936, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was married to the late Richard Silverman for 66 years.

Agraduate of Mt. Holyoke College in 1958, she met Mr. Silverman during her senior year. She also received a master’s degree in political science from Rutgers University. The Silvermans were longtime members of Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills.

Mr. Silverman pre-deceased his wife in December 2023. She is survived by her children, Jodie and Neill, and their families.

Funeral arrangements were private.

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Mr. Meehan Dies at 72

James Joseph Meehan, Jr., 72, of Gainesville, Florida,died on December 13. He was born October 7, 1951, in Montclair.

After graduating from St. Philomena and Livingston High School, Mr. Meehan attended the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and received his degree in engineering from the University of Florida.

Mr. Meehan is survived by his wife of 33 years, Poppy; and his daughter, Alexandra (Robbie Czopek). He is also survived by his brother and sisters.

There will be a celebration of Mr. Meehan’s’ life on March 22 at Ironwood Golf Course clubhouse, Gainesville, Florida.

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Madeline Zecchino Succumbs at Age 104

Madeline A. Zecchino, 104, of Livingston, died on Thursday, February 29.

Mrs. Zecchino was born and raised in Orange and was one of eight siblings. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Air Force veteran Vincent Zecchino; her son, Vincent Jr.; daughter-in-law, Geraldine; and her three grandchildren.

A visitation was held on Sunday, March 3, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston .Afuneral Mass was celebrated on Monday, March 4, at St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church, and entombment immediately followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

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