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Thu
13
Feb
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A Well-Earned ‘Thank You’

This past Tuesday, the Livingston Fire Department held its annual inspection dinner. We at the West Essex Tribune would like to mark the occasion by taking a moment to thank our firefighters for keeping our community safe through another busy year.

To the 64 members of our volunteer fire department, thank you for answering nearly 1,200 calls in 2019, at all hours of the day, and in all types of weather.

Thank you for responding to every appliance fire, smoking car, gas leak, water emergency, and carbon monoxide alarm in this ever-expanding community.

 

 

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Thu
06
Feb
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Coronavirus Concerns

The threat of the coronavirus has left many in the community concerned for their safety. While there is a widespread outbreak in Wuhan, China, risk in the United States is currently considered low. As of press time, there have been no confirmed cases in New Jersey, though earlier this week Governor Phil Murphy announced a state coronavirus task force.

The coronavirus spreads through the air by coughing and sneezing. It can also spread through close personal contact, like shaking hands, as well as touching an object with the virus on it. Much is still unknown about it, though cases have ranged from symptoms similar to the common cold, to death in hundreds of individuals.

 

 

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Thu
06
Feb
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Past Time for a Plastics Ban

At the Monday, January 27, conference meeting of the Township Council, the Ad Hoc Plastic Committee discussed a proposed ordinance banning plastic bag use at Livingston businesses, as well as a list of additional regulations. The list included limiting the use of paper bags, Styrofoam, single use plastic utensils, plastic straws, and more. If it felt like déjà vu for those in attendance, that was because those same findings were presented to this same Council last October. In between, the state passed nothing at the end of 2019, which had been referenced as a reason the Council had held off on drafting a town ordinance last fall.

Thu
30
Jan
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A Tremendous Loss to Livingston – And the End of an Era

A Livingston legend died last week, and with his death, an era has ended. Charlie Schilling, Livingston’s Fire Chief for 36 years, and a firefighter for 59 years, died last Tuesday at the age of 98.

Thu
23
Jan
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A Fond Farewell

Tribune advertising representative Nancy Perlmutter retired this week after more than 26 years with our newspaper. With her desk situated near the front door, she was often the first face anyone entering our South Livingston Avenue office saw. It was always a welcoming face, eager to help with whatever was needed, be it a circulation question, an advertising request, an article submission, or a coat donation.

 

 

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Thu
23
Jan
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Staying Safe Around Our Schools

Last week, a Livingston High School student was struck by a car while attempting to cross Madonna Drive. The boy was attempting to retrieve a bag from his parents and popped out between school buses. A driver was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting him. The young man was taken to the hospital for evaluation and no charges were issued.

Just this past September, an 11-year-old boy was hit, in similar circumstances, attempting to cross the street after appearing suddenly from between two parked cars at the Mt. Pleasant schools on Broadlawn Drive.

 

 

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Thu
16
Jan
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Honoring Dr. King with a Day “On”

Many years ago, when the Board of Education announced plans to close schools in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, we strenuously objected. We believed – and continue to do so – that our students could learn more about Dr. King and his ideals in school than they would having a day off.

But then, some time ago, one of our readers, Patricia Idrobo, came up with the idea of creating "A Day On, Not A Day Off.” She organized many community groups and mobilized a cadre of kids to go to the high school cafeteria to perform a variety of community services and it was a great success. The cafeteria was filled with tables at which people were working on behalf of others. It was a joy to see and helped to demonstrate to our children the lessons Dr. King taught. At the end of the collection, there was also a brief educational component which helped to teach Dr. King's ideals.

 

 

Thu
09
Jan
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Looking Forward to the Future

At the Township Council’s organizational meeting on New Year’s Day, Livingston’s residents, employees and elected officials gathered at the Senior/Community Center. Hundreds were appointed to dozens of township committees; Rudy Fernandez was sworn in as the year’s mayor; and Shawn Klein as deputy mayor. The two replaced Al Anthony, and Fernandez as 2019’s mayor and deputy mayor, respectively.

It was a genial two hour affair, with an air of familiarity and goodwill that started off 2020 on the right foot for those in attendance. As the Council members said in their speeches, Livingston appears to be set up well for the future. They detailed the accomplishments of 2019, while sharing the goals and plans for 2020.

 

 

Thu
02
Jan
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Extend the “Giving Season”

This is a difficult time of year for those in need. The holidays, often known as the “Giving Season,” are over. In January, charitable giving slows down significantly, but unfortunately, the need for it does not. Many charitable organizations publicize themselves heavily during November and December, and have members soliciting funds in person during that time, but then seem to drop rather suddenly off the radar after New Year’s Day.

The post-holiday season is a tough one for those in financial difficulty; holiday bills are rolling in on top of regular monthly bills, rent must be paid, food must be purchased. But the support that got those in need through November and December is suddenly no longer there.

 

 

Thu
26
Dec
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Chrissy’s Column

Chrissy’s Column

In my family, I’m known as the “quirky” one. (I don’t kid myself; I know it’s just a nice way of saying the “weird” one.) In keeping with my reputation, I am the proud owner of what’s been deemed by my family as an officially weird Christmas tree.

It is unconventional, I grant you that. It’s basically a fake deciduous tree with whose branches have no leaves, but are adorned with tiny berries and mini globe lights.

It’s like no other Christmas tree I have ever seen, and when my husband Ray and I saw it in a store a few years ago, we knew we just had to have it.

 

 

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