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Summer Concert Series: Twilight Disciples
The Summer Concert Series returns to Taylor Park. All concerts begin at 7 PM and end at 8:30 PM. This year we are also offering food trucks, which will differ each week so be sure to check them out. Band:. Thursday, July 25 (Rain Date: August 1): Twilight Disciples, current...
Senator renews call for investigation into office that prosecutes public corruption
Sen. Joe Cryan said he has questions about whether prosecutors with the Attorney General's Office are “rushing to judgment.” (Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office) A state lawmaker is again calling for an outside review of a department in the state Attorney General’s Office after prosecutors this week asked a judge to dismiss their indictment of a Paterson police officer who had been accused of shooting an unarmed man.
Kearny: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
FAIRFIELD, N.J. (AP) — FAIRFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) on Thursday reported a loss of $90.1 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Fairfield, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.45 per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs and restructuring costs, were 9 cents per share.
Mrs. Cox Dies at 101
Jean A. Cox, 101, of Rensselaer, New York and formerly of Livingston, died on July 11. Jean was bom on January 3, 1923, in Newark. Shewasmarriedher husband Eddie Cox, for 53 years until his death in 1999. She worked at Foster Wheeler Corporation in Livingstion and was an active member of the Livingston Chapter of AARP.
Mr. Albanese Dies at 92
Vincent Anthony Albanese, of East Orange, died on July 12, at the age of 92. He is survived by his three children, Anthony (Peggy), Katherine (Tony),(James Sasse), and Patricia (Robert); and his grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Albanese raised their family in Livingston, where they lived for 50 years. Visitation was...
Alan “Wish” Wishengrad
Alan “Wish” Wishengrad, of Livingston, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 after a brief illness. Wish was 85 years old. Born in Newark, New Jersey on September 15, 1938, he was the son of Rae and Arthur Wishengrad. Alan received a Bachelor ofArts from Temple...
Township News
Somerset County Recycling Collections May Be Delayed for Franklin Residents. Recycling collections scheduled for pick up today, Thursday, July 25, may be delayed in Franklin. The County is asking for residents to leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling Division thanks residents for their patience and understanding.
Mr. Gill Dies at 69
David Gill, 69, of Livingston, died on July 14. He is survived by his two sons, James and Thomas; a daughterin-law; and a granddaughter. Services will be held at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home in Livingston on July 27, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, people are aksed to make a donation to the American Liver Foundation.
Football athletic equipment theft from West Caldwell High, Caldwell Sheriff’s Office seeks information
Caldwell County Sheriff's Detectives are looking for information into a theft from West Caldwell High School. Between Sunday, July 21st and Monday, July 22nd unknown person(s) broke into the field house and stole almost $12,000 in football athletic equipment. The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office is willing to pay $1000.00 CA$H...
Services Held for Mrs. Freda-Sedlak
Lora Freda-Sedlak, 58, of Bernardsville, died on June 14. Born in Orange on November 13, 1965, she lived in Irvington before moving to Livingston in 1972. She graduated Livingston High School in 1983. She married her husband, Paul, in 2002 and their daughter Tara was born in 2004. Mrs. Freda-Sedlak...
Continuing A Legacy
This month, the West Essex Tribune turns 95. On July 6, 1929, the first issue of the Tribune was published, and nine decades later, we are still going strong. There has been a lot of change in the years since that first edition hit newsstands, but the goal of Livingston’s Community Newspaper remains the same: keeping residents informed of everything happening in their town.Of course, none of our current employees were on that masthead in 1929, so we cannot speak from firsthand experience about publishing a newspaper back then. But some of our current employees who started working here in the early 1980s do know what it was like for the last half century. And judging by the drastic changes we have experienced since then, we can only imagine the challenges of doing so at the close of the roaring ’20s.We have seen a lot over the past few decades here – a lot of happenings here in town; a lot of change, development, and growth in Livingston; a lot of transition in the newspaper industry. As difficult as it can be to publish a small weekly newspaper these days, we still cannot wait to discover what will be front page news years down the line.Thanks for letting us keep the lights on for all this time. Livingston’s future looks bright, and we hope we will all celebrate 100 together in a few short years!
Services Held for Mrs. DeGregorio
Ann DeGregorio (née Alfieri), a 50 year resident of Livingston, died at the age of 98 on Sunday July 21. A Mass of Christian Burial will be privately celebrated at St. Raphael Church in Livingston, on Thursday, July 25. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover.
Services Held for Mr. Karchounes
Livingston resident Efstratios “Steve” Karchounes, died on July 16. Bom in Washington, Pennsylvania, he returned as an infant to the village of Repanidi on the island of Limnos, Greece, with his mother and two older sisters. His family returned to the United States in 1946. Between 1951 and 1953heservedhis country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Town Unveils “Report A Concern”
Livingston residents can quickly and easily report potholes, property maintenance issues, drainage concerns, environmental issues, field and park maintenance, storm drain maintenance concerns, and more through Gov Alert.Whether using the town website or the GovAlert mobile app, a series of drop-down options make the process quick and easy, andusers will receive an email confirmation that their request was received. The system sends out follow-up emails when the issue is addressed, maintains a complete list of reports, and provides an easy way to track progress.On the WebsiteResidents can go to the township website home page at livingstonnj. org and click the “GovAlert Report a Concern” icon located in the white bar located just below the photo.There is also a “Report a Concern” link located at the bottom right of every website page under “Site Links.” The Report a Concern module is also accessible by typing “Report a Concern” into the website search bar or by typing livingstonnj. org/ReportAConcem.Using the GovAlert AppNavigate to Google Play or the Apple Store to download the GovAlert App. Once downloaded, a user can report a concern at their current location or search for a different address.After selecting “Report a Concern,” the user can either scroll down the list of request types or begin typing in the search bar. Once the type of request has been selected, the user will be able to add photos and additional information, including an email address.After tapping “Submit,” the user will see a screen that says 'Thank you! Your submission has been received!'. This screen also provides a reference number and confirms that an email confirmation was sent to the email address provided.Officials stated that the process should be easy to complete in as little as 30 seconds for basic requests. For more information, go to livingstonnj. org/ReportAConcem.
Forgotten no more, Bellini’s “Capuleti” shines anew with Teatro Nuovo
Teatro Nuovo provided an immersive experience on all things Bellini and the tale of Romeo and Juliet on Sunday afternoon. Founded by bel canto specialist Will Crutchfield in 2018, Teatro Nuovo performs its annual offerings in Montclair, New Jersey and New York City. The main draw Sunday was Bellini’s I...
Centenary University introduces the Veteran Ventures Program, a free entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their families
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) — Centenary University has launched a free virtual program offering comprehensive training and coaching for veterans planning to start their own business. Through the Veteran Ventures Program (VVP), seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders guide participants through the process of conducting a feasibility study for their...
Fuel tanks filmed exploding as firefighters battle semi truck blaze
Fuel tanks on a wrecked commercial vehicle were caught on camera exploding as firefighters worked to extinguish the flaming rig. The accident happened on Monday, July 22nd at around 9 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Route 3 near the Valley Road exit in Clifton, New Jersey. According to CBS...
LIVE MAP: How to get around Route 3 accident in Clifton, NJ
NEW JERSEY - Traffic during the evening commute near Clifton, NJ could be impacted after a tractor-trailer reportedly exploded and caught fire on Route 3, closing multiple lanes on the highway on Monday morning. JUMP TO: LIVE TRAFFIC MAP l WHAT WE KNOW. "As of 10:47 a.m., there's a Tractor...
First responders rescue young angler stuck in mud
HIGH BRIDGE BOROUGH, NJ (Hunterdon County) – First responders rescued a young fisherman who became stuck in High Bridge Borough on Sunday afternoon. This High Bridge Fire Department and South Branch Emergency Services responded to Lake Solitude for an adventures young fisherman stuck in the mud, officials said. Lake...
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
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