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🌱 Patch AM: Can Livingston’s red-hot Lancers keep scoring against their toughest stretch yet?
Also, don't miss Crafterwork - Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs on the Livingston Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Can Livingston’s red-hot Lancers keep scoring against their toughest stretch yet?
- How a Livingston student is navigating a changing college job market
Also on today's calendar: Crafterwork - Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Livingstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Snow, up to 1", then rain, with a high of 37 and low of 34 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No. 15 Livingston's big game offense hunting for more after blowout win over Ridge (nj.com subscription) — Livingston High School’s boys hockey team is on a scoring tear, racking up 26 goals in its last four games and cruising past Ridge 6–1 at Codey Arena. Senior leaders like Matthew Zocks, Jayden Rogers, and David Weinrib are powering the Lancers’ offense while tightening up defensively. A tough stretch against Ramapo, Gov. Livingston-New Providence, and others now looms.
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• < More young people are questioning the value of college, some universities are rethinking liberal arts programs (npr.org) — A Brandeis University junior from Livingston is featured as she job-shadows at the school’s publishing company to prepare for a future editing career. Her experience highlights how Brandeis and other universities are reshaping liberal arts programs to emphasize concrete job skills, workplace exposure, and new advising structures so graduates feel better prepared for a tough labor market.
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📸 Around Livingston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Livingston
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- Crafterwork - Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs
Livingston Public Library , 10 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
7:00 pm - Zone 3 Recycling Pickup: Commingled
Livingston Recycling - Livingston NJ 07039 - Camuso Holiday Display
Memorial Oval & Park , Robert H. Harp Drive , Livingston
5:00 pm - Township Offices Closed: No Garbage/Recycling Pickup
Livingston Town Hall , 357 S. Livingston Ave. , Livingston - Christmas Day: Township Offices Closed
Livingston Senior/Community Center (LSCC) , 204 Hillside Avenue , Livingston - Camuso Holiday Display
Memorial Oval & Park , Robert H. Harp Drive , Livingston
5:00 pm - Township Offices Closed
Livingston Town Hall , 357 S. Livingston Ave. , Livingston - No Metal Recycling Pickup
Livingston Township, NJ Calendar Livingston, NJ 07039 - Camuso Holiday Display
Memorial Oval & Park , Robert H. Harp Drive , Livingston
5:00 pm - Sensory Social Hour
Livingston Public Library , 10 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
11:00 am
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday January 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Time! * Drop In (Ages birth - 15 months)
Madison Library , 39 Keep Street , Madison
10:00 am - Tiny Tots @ Florham Park Library
Florham Park Public Library , 107 Ridgedale Ave , Florham Park
10:30 am - Rhyme Time * Registration Required (Ages 16 months - 3 years)
Madison Library , 39 Keep Street , Madison
10:30 am - Mahjong Tuesdays: Free and Open to All
Madison Borough, NJ Calendar , 10 Kings Road , Madison
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey hey hey there, new year, new changes, new beginnings in life and your space!
Make time to clean out your space, remove the clutter, organize, and start fresh! Our cleaning services can do it all! We are your one stop cleaning… (Nextdoor E Northfield)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Livingston. Apply here.
- Aldi, Inc. posted a job opening for Full-Time Assistant Store Manager in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roseland
- Essex County Daily Buzz: Dec. 22, 2025 (jerseybee.org)
Millburn
- 2 Burglaries Reported In Millburn: Stolen Car, Man Arrested (patch.com)
- Snow Possible In Millburn On Tuesday: Parking, Power Outages, Other Reminders (patch.com)
South Orange
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