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Tuesday May 26th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Livingston teacher just earned top honors at Mt. Pleasant Middle?
  • Can Livingston boys lacrosse turn a historic season into a deep run?

Also on today's calendar: Leonard Bernstein: On (and Off) Broadway and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: High clouds and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with high clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lisa Klemens Named 2026 Educator of the Year for Mt. Pleasant Middle School (tapinto.net) — Livingston Public Schools has named Mt. Pleasant Middle School math teacher Lisa Klemens the 2026 Governor’s Educator of the Year, honoring her engaging, rigorous approach to sixth-grade math. At a district ceremony, the Board of Education also celebrated standout educators and support staff from every Livingston school for their dedication to local students.    

• Livingston Boys Lacrosse Team to Open State Tournament Play on Thursday (tapinto.net) — Livingston High School’s boys lacrosse team hosts East Brunswick on Thursday as the fifth seed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 state tournament. Coming off their first-ever Essex County Tournament championship, the Lancers lean on standout scorer Will Davis, strong faceoff play, and goalie Dylan Levine’s steady defense heading into the opening round.    

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  • Springpoint Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Maplewood. Apply here.
  • MRINetwork posted a job opening for Manual Machinists in Summit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roseland

  • Choate Investment Advisors Has $12.27 Million Position in Automatic Data Processing, Inc. $ADP (marketbeat.com)

Short Hills

  • Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association Promotes Community Service at Nonprofit Organization Fair (tapinto.net)

South Orange

  • SOMA Action Members Vote to Endorse Engel, Murray-Thomas, & Muhammad for County Commissioner (villagegreennj.com)
  • "CHS ARTS: A Visual Feast," Now in the Pierro Gallery at the Baird Community Center (tapinto.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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