SAT Scores, EOWC Delinquency and More Tops Livingston News

Eight Livingston Public Retirees Belong to the $100K Club

Various public retirees in the area are part of the so-called "$100K" club, receiving more than $100,000 in pension from the state of New Jersey. The highest pensions belong to former employees of the state's Board of Education.

In 2011, 1,244 former employees collected more than $100,000 the according to New Jersey Watchdog. This number has increased by 28 percent since 2010, they said.

 

New Homes For Sale in Livingston This Week

What's on the market.

 

High School SAT Scores in Essex County [Interactive Map]

Livingston was ranked #2 in the county, according to a report. Livingston High School’s average SAT scores were 1735, well above the state benchmark. Livingston’s median income is $133,304 and the community’s per pupil costs come to about $18,584.

 

EOWC Delinquency Costs Taxpayers

The East Orange Water Commission (EOWC) has owed $2,403,063 in property taxes on some 40 properties in Livingston since a 2009 reassessment, according to court records and confirmed by officials. A court in January affirmed the township's right to levy those taxes.

Livingston's Township Manager Michele Meade last week introduced a budget which includes a tax increase to the average homeowner of 5.7%, or $140.25. The increase is driven primarily by a tax delinquency from one taxpayer, the EOWC. The delinquency is so significant, according to Meade, that it alone will cost the average homeowner $101.51, a tax increase of 4.14%.