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🌱 Patch AM: Livingston Needs Volunteers For Township Committees: How To Apply

Coming up: Town wide yard sale Sat Oct 10th & Sun Oct 11th on the Livingston Patch calendar

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Hello again Livingston! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a bigger voice in Livingston's future? Join a township committee
  • How to safely ditch old electronics and papers in Livingston
  • Where Livingston residents can learn more about breast cancer this month

Also on today's calendar: Town wide yard sale Sat Oct 10th & Sun Oct 11th and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Livingston Needs Volunteers For Township Committees: How To Apply (patch.com) — Livingston officials are inviting residents, especially those new or previously less involved, to apply for a wide range of township advisory committees that will be appointed in January. From diversity, seniors, and disabilities to environmental issues, technology, and town celebrations, there are many ways to help shape community life. Applications are available on the township website and must be emailed by Nov. 30, 2026.
   

2. Recycle Electronics, Shred Paper At Free Event In Livingston (patch.com) — Livingston residents can safely recycle electronics and shred confidential papers for free at the Senior/Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, with early electronics-only drop-off available Oct. 22 and 23. The township details exactly which items are accepted, how the drive-through system will work, and limits on paper shredding so you can clear out clutter while following state recycling rules.
   

3. Livingston Health Department Teams Up with Cooperman Barnabas for Annual Go Pink for Breast Cancer Event (TAPinto.net) — Livingston's Health Department recently partnered with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center at Town Hall to offer blood pressure checks, flu shots, and breast cancer education for township employees and residents. Throughout October, you can still stop by Livingston Town Hall on South Livingston Avenue to visit the department's breast cancer education table and pick up guidance on screening and risk reduction.
   

4. Dementia Art Therapy Alliance builds connections through creativity (thesetonian.com) — Seton Hall students are building meaningful connections with residents at Sunrise of Livingston Senior Living through the Dementia Art Therapy Alliance, which recently held its first painting session there. The club uses simple art projects to spark conversation, reduce loneliness and honor the dignity of people living with dementia, with hopes to expand activities in Livingston and nearby communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Join the New West Essex YMCA Now, Start When the Doors Open —Mollie Shauger Read on Patch
  • Pritchard Industries posted a job opening for Custodian in Florham Park. Apply here.
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Sunrise NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $18.00/hr in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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