New Resident Information
Welcome to Livingston Township -- we're so glad you're here!
Below is a list of resources that may be helpful as you get to know your new hometown.
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Town Hall
Employees at Town Hall can help guide you and answer any questions you may have about Township procedures, programs, and services.
Departments are located at Town Hall, 357 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, unless otherwise noted:
- Building
- Clerk's Office
- Engineering
- Finance
- Fire
- 62 S. Livingston Avenue
- First Aid Squad
- 50 S. Livingston Avenue
- Health
- 204 Hillside Avenue
- Human Resources
- Library
- 10 Robert H. Harp Drive
- Municipal Court
- Planning
- Police
- Public Works
- Senior, Youth & Leisure Services
- 204 Hillside Avenue
- Sewer Utility
- 81 Naylon Avenue
- Water
- Zoning
Standard business hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer business hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Calling Town Hall: View Township Department Extension Here (PDF)
Garbage & Recycling
Garbage Collection
For information about bi-weekly garbage collection visit livingstonnj.org/Garbage.
Recycling Collection
For information about weekly curbside recycling visit livingstonnj.org/Recycling.
Emergency Services
Emergency Alerts
Livingston uses the Rave Alert/Smart911 system to send out important messages and critical information.
Register for phone, email, and text alerts at livingstonnj.org/EmergencyNotifications.
Fire Department
- Phone: 973-992-2373
- Emergency Phone: 911
For information about the Livingston Fire Department visit livingstonnj.org/Fire.
First Aid Squad
- Phone: 973-992-2373
- Emergency Phone: 911
For information about the Livingston First Aid Squad visit lfas.org.
Police Department
- Phone: 973-992-3000
- Emergency Phone: 911
For information about the Livingston Police Department visit livingstonnj.org/Police.
Local Government
Livestream Meetings: Township Council, and Zoning and Planning Boards
Council meetings, Zoning Board, and Planning Board meetings are livestreamed via our Facebook page.
Find more information about viewing and participating in meetings on our Facebook page and on the website calendar a few days prior to each meeting.
Township Council Meetings & Officials
Township Council meetings are typically held every other Monday night. To find meeting dates visit the website calendar.
To find information about your Township Council members visit livingstonnj.org/Council.
Places of Worship
For information, visit the Places of Worship in Livingston page.
Resident Services
Post Office
For more information about the Livingston Post Office visit USPS.
Utilities
- Cable: Visit Optimum, Verizon, or Xfinity.
- Gas: Visit Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G).
- Electric: Visit Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) or Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G).
Schools
For more information about Livingston Public Schools visit livingston.org.
Staying Connected
Calendar Information
For dates of Township Council meetings, trash and recycling pickup dates, and Township events visit livingstonnj.org/Calendar.
Local News Outlets
- The West Essex Tribune -- Livingston's local newspaper providing weekly coverage of our entire community -- including schools, business, activities, meetings, special events, volunteers, and more:
- available in print (973-992-1771) and
- online at westessextribune.net
- TAP Into Livingston -- online information about activities and goings on in town:
- Livingston Patch - online information about activities and goings on in town:
Social Media
For the latest information, follow us:
- On Facebook @Livingston Township, NJ
- On Twitter/X @livingston_nj
- On Instagram @livingstontownshipnj
- On YouTube @livingstontownshipnj4551
Township Services
Birth Certificates
Birth Certificates are available from the Bureau of Vital Statistics located in the Health Department. For information about Birth Certificates visit livingstonnj.org/BirthCertificate.
Death Certificates
Death Certificates are available from the Bureau of Vital Statistics located in the Health Department. For information about Death Certificates visit livingstonnj.org/DeathCertificate.
Finance & Taxes
To view and pay property taxes and utility bills online visit livingstonnj.org/PayTaxWaterSewer.
For information about the Finance Department, including property taxes, visit livingstonnj.org/Finance.
Garbage Collection
For information about bi-weekly garbage collection visit livingstonnj.org/Garbage.
Leaf Collection Program
For information about Livingston's Leaf Collection Program visit livingstonnj.org/LeafCollection.
Marriage/Civil Union Licenses
Marriage/Civil Union Licenses are available from the Bureau of Vital Statistics located in the Health Department. For information about Marriage/Civil Union Licenses visit livingstonnj.org/MarriageLicense.
Recycling Collection
For information about weekly curbside recycling visit livingstonnj.org/Recycling.
Overnight Parking
Overnight parking is not allowed in Livingston Township.
Pet Licenses
Dog and cat licenses must be renewed annually by January 31. For information about pet licenses visit livingstonnj.org/AnimalLicense.
Voting
To find your polling location based on your Voting District visit livingstonnj.org/Polling.
For information about voting visit livingstonnj.org/Voting.
For more information visit the Essex County Clerk's website.
Questions?
Not sure whose job it is? Find out who to contact here (PDF).