community news from Livingston

Howard Zimmerman, age 88, of Livingston, passed away due to COVID-19 on November 4, 2020.

Howard was born in Brooklyn, New York, but spent most of his childhood in Rockville Centre, New York. He attended the University of Richmond, obtaining his B.S. in business in 1954.

Howard married his camp sweetheart, Barbara Sturtz, just before being sent to Rome, Italy on U.S. Army assignment.

After his military service, Howard worked several jobs before joining Kaysam Corporation of America. Rising through the ranks, Howard and two partners purchased the company and then later sold the business to Norcross Footwear. He ended his work life buying back a division of the original company and running the company with his daughter, Diane.

As daily COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Livingston, it is time to reassess how our children will complete the rest of school through the calendar year.

We fully understand the value of the in-person experience for students, and the burden it puts on working parents when their children stay home on weekdays. And we are glad that our students were able to spend some time physically in school these past few weeks and months. But New Jersey’s daily case counts are skyrocketing to levels higher than have ever been recorded. It is no longer safe for students and faculty to spend unnecessary time in classrooms.

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Jeff Friedman, founder and director of Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI), is urging residents to buy new items or donate funds to LPI to help the homeless. “With winter fast approaching, and the pandemic ramping up again and causing even greater economic adversity, you can make an immediate impact to help the homeless,” he said.
He noted that residents may take advantage of “rampant online sales” and purchase new winter coats and jackets, hats, scarves and gloves for the homeless and profoundly poor. “Although we started out years ago with a coat drive, this season, because of the pandemic, we cannot accept used items, as we did in the past. However, we can accept gently used items that have been professionally cleaned and are still in cleaner bags.”

The Livingston Planning Board, at a special meeting on Thursday, November 5, finished hearing testimony on a development application at Northfield Center and gave the multi-use proposal preliminary approval.

Attorney Matthew Posada represented the applicant, Livingston Builders, LLC, in the application to create a mixed-use residential and retail development. The applicant proposes to consolidate three existing lots into one parcel at 531 South LivingstonAvenue. The property includes the site of the former Northfield Baptist Church sanctuary at the corner of South Livingston Avenue and East Northfield Road, and adjacent retail buildings on South Livingston Avenue and East Northfield Road.

The plan calls for the demolition of three existing buildings, including the church and two retail buildings on East Northfield Road. A onestory building on South Livingston Avenue, which once housed a bank and now houses a dental practice, will remain and be renovated.

The Livingston High School boys’ varsity soccer team shut out Technology High School, 5-0, on the turf of the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Community Field. Shown here, Lancer wing Jared Fiske sprints to keep the ball in play for the Lancers. Converging on the play is Lay Saigal, #12. Don Schwartz Photo

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At the Monday, November 9, Township Council meeting, members again discussed a potential mixed-use housing project, proposed two ordinances, and passed several resolutions. The meeting was held virtually and livestreamed on the Livingston Township, NJ Facebook page.

The meeting began with the Council honoring service organizations for providing COVID-19 relief throughout the pandemic.

“The Council thought it was important to recognize all the work (the township service organizations) do,” mayor Rudy Fernandez said. “The organizations who stepped up... are thanked for their thoughtfulness and generosity.”

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Livingston veterans, township officials, and residents gathered at the Oval on Wednesday, November 11, despite the rainy weather, to remember and honor those who have served our country. MI Photos

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Livingston’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, November 22, at 5 p.m., televised by Livingston Television (LTV), and it will be seen on Comcast Channel 34 and Fios Channel 26. It will also be available at facebook. com/LivingstonTV.

St. Philomena Catholic Church is the official host this year. The inspirational speeches and some of the musical presentations will be presented at the church.

One of the key components ofthis year’s celebration, noted organizer Scott Maynard, is a special video program entitled “Total Praise,” presented by Voices for Change. Cantor Perry Fine of Temple Beth Shalom is one of the founding members of Voices for Change, a collaboration of 100 cantors and Black ministers from around the world to promote faith in healing. “This presentation is extremely appropriate and timely for our society dealing with racial injustice and significant stress,” said Maynard.

On Tuesday, November 3, the Livingston High School boys’ varsity cross country team traveled by bus to Branch Brook Park in Newark for the last time this season. The boys’ team competed in the American Conference Championships, the most competitive of the three conferences, and finished the race in seventh place with 188 total team points.

Lancer sophomore Christopher Bonnar jumped out to a fast start in the varsity race from the very beginning. Bonnar was third at the mile mark and never slowed down throughout the race, running his first mile in 5:55. He then picked up the pace on the second mile pulling ahead of his competition and splitting a 5:53 second mile. After the two-mile marker, Bonnar held his lead against his competition and won the race by two seconds. After merging the two American Conference races, Bonnar finished 24th with an overall time of 18:27, which was, said coach Jim Memory, “A great achievement for a sophomore.”

The Livingston High School girls’ varsity soccer team recently defeated Verona, 4-0, on the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Community Field. Shown above, left, Lancer goalie Gianna Healy drives the goal kick downfield against Verona. Above, left, Lancer right wing Bella Dilanni makes the turn toward the goal against the Verona defender. Don Schwartz Photos

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