Livingston Needs Volunteers For Township Committees: How To Apply

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Livingston. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The Township of Livingston’s council members are inviting new residents and those who have not previously been active in the community to serve on township committees.

Each year, the mayor and council make appointments to the many township advisory committees at Livingston’s annual reorganization meeting in January.

“We recognize and value the dedicated efforts of our volunteers who contribute so much to our community,” said Mayor Shawn Klein. “Each fall, residents are invited to apply to join one, or multiple, of our committees.”

The volunteer application, along with a brief description of each committee, is available on the township website at livingstonnj.org/Committees; completed applications must be emailed to townclerk@livingstonnj.org by Monday, November 30, 2026.

In January, appointments will be made to a large number of township committees, including:

• Animal Shelter Committee
• Arts Council of Livingston
• Consumer Affairs Committee
• Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (LCDI)
• Transportation Committee (Advisory)
• Welcome to Livingston Committee

A number of township committees fall within similar topic areas, with each having a different focus.

Individuals interested in working with youth and/or seniors may be interested in:

• Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD)
• Senior Advisory Committee
• Vision 20/20 Committee

Those with environmental and recreational concerns may want to be a part of:

• Livingston Green Team Committee
• Recycling & Reclamation Committee
• Trails & Greenways Committee

Residents with knowledge and interest in information technology may wish to participate in:

• Livingston Public Broadcasting Committee (LTV)
• Technology Committee

Those who enjoy planning and being a part of special events and celebrations may wish to be a part of:

• Camuso Collection Preservation Committee
• Fourth of July Celebration Committee
• Golf Tournament Committee
• Memorial Day Parade Committee

“I invite everyone to learn more about our committees and consider volunteering,” said Mayor Klein. “We have such a big volunteer community here, and it is exciting to see new people join and contribute to making Livingston so special.”

The Township Council will meet in early December to review applications.

When vacancies exist, appointments will be made by the Township Council to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Livingston Environmental Commission, Open Space Committee, Local Assistance Board, the Library Board of Trustees, Livingston For All Ages, and Livingston For All (Inclusive Healthy Communities).

The volunteer application, along with a brief description of each committee, is available on the Township website at livingstonnj.org/Committees. Residents are reminded to complete and email the volunteer application to townclerk@livingstonnj.org by Monday, November 30, 2026. For any questions about the volunteer application, contact the Clerk’s Department at 973-992-5000, Option 1.

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