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In two separate incidents, Livingston police chased suspects for questioning concerning the rash of thefts from cars which has plagued the township for months. In both instances, the officers broke off the chases when the suspects crossed into West Orange.

A total of $4,083,089 was awarded to 16 municipalities and County programs in the Essex County consortium and 40 non-profit community organizations through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Grant funding will be used to repave roadways, improve handicapped accessibility at public buildings and transportation sites, upgrade sidewalks and develop recreation facilities.

The Township of Livingston received $62,000 for barrier free…

The Chinese New Year celebration at Livingston High School on Saturday, January 28, was a resounding success, highlighted by a sold-out evening performance.

The Livingston Chinese Culture Day (LCCD) started with a free exhibition of cultural exhibits, martial arts, children’s games, adult riddles, senior activities, and Chinese arts workshops. The celebration concluded with an evening show comprised of traditional dances, music/songs, martial arts, and…

Livingston residents were given the opportunity on Tuesday evening to provide feedback on a resolution proposed by the Board of Education to move its election of school board members from April to November. The resolution would also eliminate the public vote on the annual school budget if it is within the statutory two per cent cap.

The Board was set to vote on the issue at its meeting last Monday, January 23. However, members decided to hold off on the…

The Livingston Public Library is sponsoring a blood drive in conjunction with the Blood Center of New Jersey on Monday, February 13, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.

This drive is being held in an effort to meet the urgency of the community’s increasing need for blood. "Please come out to donate so the blood will be there for the patients who require life saving transfusions," said Amy Hyfler, assistant director of the Livingston Public Library.

The Lancer indoor track team had an abundance of strong performances in the jumping and throwing events while competing at the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Field Events Invitational at the Rothman Center in Teaneck on Thursday, January 26. The Lancers were led by senior Tess Ehrlich, who won the girls' pole vault; sophomore Jen Su, who won the long jump; and sophomore Robbie DiTonno, who won the boys' pole vault.

The Livingston Lancer bowlers competed in three matches during the last week. Two were in Super Essex Conference (SEC) Colonial Division play at Hanover Lanes and the Lancers took 12 of 14 points to maintain their grip on first place. The squad also took seven points from the Nutley Raiders in interleague play at Brunswick Zone Lanes in Belleville.

The Super Essex Conference is made up of three divisions: Colonial, Liberty, and American. This time, the…

United States senator Bob Menendez will speak at Temple B'nai Abraham in Livingston on Friday, March 2, at 7:15 p.m. His talk will be preceded by Kabbalat Shabbat services, at 6:30 p.m.