🌱 Patch AM: How Livingston avoided any new affordable housing projects this round

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In today's newsletter:

• How Livingston avoided any new affordable housing projects this round
• Which New Jersey high school hockey stars caught the Devils’ attention?

Also on today's calendar: Meadowbrook Day Camp to Host Open House on January 11, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Windy; a morning shower, with a high of 48 and low of 34 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 49, low: 35.
• Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 51 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Livingston Fully Satisfies Fourth-Round Affordable Housing Obligation (tapinto.net) — Livingston officials report that the township has fully met its state-mandated fourth-round affordable housing obligation using existing developments, zoning, and surplus credits—meaning no new affordable housing projects are required this round. The town also retains extra credits that could offset future requirements in 2035, a result of long-term planning and negotiations during earlier housing rounds.
   

• Devils announce December's high school hockey Players of the Month (nj.com subscription) — A Livingston High School hockey player, Rhys Bernstein, is highlighted in coverage of the Ice Vault Classic as the Devils announce their December High School Players of the Month from conferences across New Jersey. While no Livingston athlete made the final list, the feature underscores the strong statewide competition and showcases local talent facing top programs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Livingston

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• Meadowbrook Day Camp to Host Open House on January 11, 2026
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  11:00 am

Saturday January 24

• Millburn-Short Hills Camp Fair
  Millburn High School, 462 Millburn Ave, Millburn
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Adult Yoga Workshop: Open Flow Vinyasa Yoga
  Livingston Public Library , 10 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
  11:00 am

Thursday January 8

• Bingo at LSCC, Adult Program, 12:30 noon to 2:30 p.m.
  Livingston Senior/Community Center (LSCC) , 204 Hillside Avenue , Livingston
  12:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys 9th vs. Millburn (Home)
  Livingston High School , FWC Gym , Livingston
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV vs. Millburn (Home)
  Livingston High School , FWC Gym , Livingston
  5:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• West Essex YMCA Winter Open House
  West Essex YMCA , 321 S Livingston Ave , Livingston
  11:30 am

Sunday January 11

• Secure Your Retirement: Understanding Annuities
  Livingston Public Library , 10 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
  2:00 am
• Registration is Open for All-Level Women Golfers
  Pequannock Parks & Recreation , 530 Newark Pompton Turnpike , Pequannock Township
  9:00 am

Monday January 12

• Can You Outsmart a Riddle?
  Livingston Public Library , 10 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Create Your Personal Theme: Set Your Intention, Shape Your Year
  Livingston Public Library , 10 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
  7:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Senior Happening: Robert Butts Presents "Baroque to Broadway"
  10 Robert H Harp Dr , Livingston
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Livingston. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Roseland

• Hope For Ukraine expands solar energy resilience kits to support struggling families in Ukraine (roi-nj.com)

Short Hills

• Young Millburn and Short Hills Performers to Star in Local Stage Production (tapinto.net)
• Weiner Law Group LLP Emphasizes The Importance Of Working With An Experienced Prenuptial Agreement Lawyer In New Jersey (pressreleasecc.com)
• Inside Essex County's priciest home sale in December (northjersey.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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