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Thu
12
Dec
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Happy Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and as we continue through this holiday season, we wanted to reflect on some matters that are regularly brought up around this time.

We are always thrilled to see our already magnanimous community give even more come the holiday season, but as we approach the New Year, let us not lose that generous spirit.

In the cold winter months ahead, do not forget that your donations will continue to be needed, as contributions to charitable groups and organizations tend to fall off dramatically after the holidays end. So if you are able, try to give a little more in the coming months. Here at the Tribune, we will continue to gladly accept your coat, winter accessory, and toiletry donations for Livingston Philanthropies, and non-perishable food items for CHOW.

 

 

Thu
12
Dec
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Preserving Our Open Space

At recent Township Council meetings, members unanimously approved the two largest open space purchases in Livingston’s history.

In October, the Council purchased the nine-acre Strahman property, located at 321 East Cedar Street, for $4.050 million. Last week, the Council purchased the 11-acre Licari Miniature Horse Farm property, located at 240 East Northfield Road, for $2.557 million.

Both purchases were made through the township’s Open Space Trust Fund, designed “to preserve properties for open space preservation or for conservation, recreation, or permanent preservation,” according to the group’s mission statement.

 

 

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Wed
27
Nov
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Chrissy’s Column

Thanks to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EEA), our editor, Michael Izzo, and I recently enjoyed a flight aboard the historic “Tin Goose” – the FordTri-Motor.The Ohio-based EEA had come to New Jersey to offer flights out of Essex CountyAirport.As neither of us is particularly afraid of heights or of flying – something that can’t necessarily be said for some of our Tribune colleagues – we were happy to take the EEA up on its offer of a flight.

It’s definitely a fun experience if you’re not afraid of heights, or of flying. And if you have a strong bladder, because the three-prop plane has no bathroom, and the flight was a bit vibrational, shall we say.

 

 

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Thu
21
Nov
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An Honor to Be Honored

At this past Monday’s Livingston Township Council meeting, the West Essex Tribune received a proclamation, lauding the publication for its 90 years serving Livingston residents.

President and publisher Jennifer Cone Chciuk, along with three of the Tribune’s four living editors, were there to accept the honor (the fourth only did not attend because she was working at the Livingston Board of Education meeting, just down the road).

The proclamation read, in part: “The mayor and members of the Livingston Township Council take great pride and pleasure in honoring the West Essex Tribune on its 90th anniversary, and the Township of Livingston is proud to consider the West Essex Tribune its hometown paper.”

 

 

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Thu
14
Nov
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Marijuana Discussion

Tonight, Thursday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Livingston Planning Board meeting, an open public forum will be held to discuss amendments to general zoning requirements prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries, retail, and wholesale stores in all zoning districts.

 

 

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Thu
14
Nov
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Thank You to Our Veterans

We discussed Veterans Day in this space last week, but we feel compelled to briefly bring it up here once more.

On the annual holiday this past Monday, some of Livingston’s veterans, including members of the local VFW, gathered at Memorial Park to pay their respects. It was an informal affair; our veterans did not make a big deal out of this gathering.

 

 

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Thu
14
Nov
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Take Down the Signs

Election Day has come and gone. The races are over. Thanksgiving is almost here, and Christmas trees are already being purchased. It’s time to move on, but it is hard to do so with campaign signs still littering our streets.

As of publication day, today, Thursday, November 14, it has been nine days since the elections took place. Yet we still see signs scattered along major roads and at intersections. We debated highlighting some locations of signs that continue to line the streets, but our goal is not to call out candidates whose names adorn the offending signs. We simply want the signs taken out of the ground.

 

 

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Thu
07
Nov
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Honoring Our Veterans and Our Elections

With Election Day behind us and Veterans Day in front of us, it is a good time to think about “honor,” whether that means honoring voter decisions or honoring those who have fought for our great nation. These two significant days of our year present us with an interesting timeline. On Tuesday, we face the election results cheering if our candidates win. Over the next few days, we begin to shake off our “winner/loser” attitudes and move forward. And on Monday, we will pay tribute to all of the men and women who have served in the United States military services that protect our great nation.

Election Day and Veterans Day are inextricably linked. Our soldiers protect our democracy and its values, including the right to vote. It is as simple, and as complicated, as that. Veterans fight on our behalf. On Veterans Day, we celebrate their service and their dedication to our country.

 

 

Thu
31
Oct
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Board of Education

Messer is the only incumbent running in this race. Based on her qualifications in the field of education and her experience as a Board of Education member here in Livingston, we believe she is deserving of another term in the position. Especially considering that at least one of these positions will be filled by a newcomer, there is something to be said for the consistency Messer brings to the table.

Because none of the other three candidates bring prior Board member experience with them, it is much more difficult to gauge their readiness for the job. They also align on many issues, making it more challenging to differentiate one candidate from another. We must rely heavily on their resumes, their performances in various talks and debates, and their written responses in the Tribune each week to form an educated decision on who would best fit the role.

 

 

Thu
31
Oct
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Endorsements

Next Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day, and Livingston residents’ ballots will feature two local elections. There will be a special election for a one-year term on the Township Council, and two open seats for three-year terms on the Board of Education. Republican candidate Brandon Minde is challenging Democratic incumbent Michael Vieira for the Council seat. The four candidates for the Board of Education are incumbent Board member Sam Messer, as well as newcomers Seth Cohen, Alyse Berger Heilpern, and Sasha Pailet Koff.

Last year, we noted that Livingston prides itself on its volunteer opportunities, and we hoped that the candidates who did not win would have a continued presence in town, pursuing other positions where their efforts and ideas can be put to good use. That stands again this year. We hope to see all six of these candidates contributing to Livingston for years to come, regardless of the outcome of next week’s election.

 

 

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