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Coffee in hand, Livingston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Water main break on Laurel Avenue disrupts service, prompts repair guidance
  • See how Livingston High stacks up in New Jersey's 2027 rankings
  • Where does Livingston's superintendent rank among New Jersey's top earners?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contractor Damages Water Main In Livingston, Emergency Repairs Underway (patch.com) — Livingston officials are responding to a contractor-damaged water main on Laurel Avenue, which may cause temporary service disruptions, discolored water, and traffic delays for nearby residents. The township explains how water main breaks are handled and offers practical steps Livingston residents can take to clear sediment, protect appliances, and safely restore their water systems after service is affected.
   

• New Jersey's Top Ranked Public High Schools For 2027 (wobm.com) — Livingston residents can take pride that Livingston High School ranks 17th among all public high schools in New Jersey in Niche's 2027 list. The statewide rundown highlights selective county academies, magnet programs, and nearby Millburn High, while also touching on top private schools so families can see how local options compare across the Garden State.
   

• This N.J. school superintendent earned nearly $350K a year — the most in the state (nj.com subscription) — Livingston families can see that Superintendent Daniel Fishbein earned $286,000 last school year, placing him among New Jersey's 25 highest-paid district leaders. The statewide analysis compares his pay with superintendents in big urban districts and elite suburban systems, and explains how New Jersey salaries stack up nationally so residents can better understand local school leadership compensation.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • T-Mobile US, Inc. posted a job opening for Mobile Associate, Store-in-Store - Retail Sales in East Hanover. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Service Deli Clerk in East Hanover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Roseland

  • Reviewing Milestone Scientific (NYSE:MLSS) and ClearPoint Neuro (NASDAQ:CLPT) (defenseworld.net)
  • ADP Report Indicates Job Growth with 90,000 New Positions (gurufocus.com)

East Hanover

  • Apple Picking Near East Hanover: 3 Orchards To Visit (patch.com)

Millburn

  • Millburn School Board Candidate Profile: Gyan Mishra (patch.com)
  • Anne Hathaway's Incredible Career Evolution: From Awkward Princess to Oscar-Winning Powerhouse (blogspot.com)
  • Super Football Conference Defensive Players of the Week, Sept. 24-28 (nj.com)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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