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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Primary Election In Livingston: Town Council Candidates, Voter Info

Coming up: Morristown Estate Sale! on the Livingston Patch calendar

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Good morning Livingston! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • See who’s running for Livingston council and key voting dates
  • How much will Livingston’s new school budget add to your tax bill?

Also on today's calendar: Morristown Estate Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 58, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, breezy and cool, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Primary Election In Livingston: Town Council Candidates, Voter Info (patch.com) — Livingston voters will choose party nominees for three open Township Council seats in the June 2, 2026 primary, with six Democrats and one Republican in the race. The piece also notes Mayor Shawn Klein’s decision to seek a county post instead of re-election and provides key registration, early voting, and vote-by-mail deadlines specific to Livingston residents.    

• Livingston School Board OKs Staff Cuts, Tax Hike In New Budget (patch.com) — Livingston’s Board of Education has approved the 2026-2027 school budget, bringing staff reductions and an estimated $478 annual school tax increase for the average homeowner, plus a higher student tech fee. While 40 staff cuts are planned, kindergarten aides were restored and core programs like full-day kindergarten, G&T services, sports, and clubs will continue as the district grapples with soaring health insurance costs and flat state aid.    


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💬 Chatter

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  • Newark Academy’s Chameleon Jazz Band Earns 15th-Straight State Title —Julie Kayzerman Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Roseland

  • UBS Group Issues Positive Forecast for Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Stock Price (marketbeat.com)
  • Local Favorite Pilates Studio, Rebel Core, Launches New Mat Classes (themontclairgirl.com)
  • Heres Who Is Running For Essex County Executive, Commissioner Board: 2026 Primary Election (patch.com)

Millburn

  • 2026 Primary Election In Millburn: Town Committee Candidates, Voter Info (patch.com)
  • Short Hills Obituary: Sylvia Alles (patch.com)

Short Hills

  • A Century-Old Cascading Fountain Is Flowing Again at This North Jersey Garden Oasis (njfamily.com)
  • Residents Call for Stronger Enforcement as Contractor Damage Continues Near Old Short Hills Park (tapinto.net)

Ok Livingston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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